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1. The King's Head: A Maverick in London (2006 Video)
55 min | Documentary
Despite a severely limited budget and lack of government funding, The King's Head Theatre of London, founded by Dan Crawford, has been responsible for launching many famous names within the... See full summary »
Directors: Jason Figgis, Stephanie Sinclaire | Stars: Dan Crawford, Paul Alexander, Steven Berkoff, Christopher Biggins
Votes: 18
2.
Star Wars Celebration 2017 (2017)
Episode:
Day 3
(2017)
Reality-TV, Sci-Fi
Stars: Jez Allinson, Steve Blum, Jeff Burchett, Anthony Carboni
Votes: 8
3. Torchwood: Monthly Range (2015 Podcast Series)
Action, Sci-Fi
Torchwood - a clandestine organisation outside the government, beyond the police. An elite team of operatives defending Cardiff and the world from alien menaces and terrible forces, keeping... See full summary »
Stars: Gareth David-Lloyd, Tom Price, Kai Owen, Naoko Mori
Votes: 18
4.
Inside No. 9 (2014– )
Episode:
A Quiet Night In
(2014)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A couple of silent bungling burglars try to steal a painting from a luxury home at the same time as the owner and his "missus" are having a serious fight.
Director: David Kerr | Stars: Denis Lawson, Joyce Veheary, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith
Votes: 3,445
5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,381,282 | Gross: $290.48M
6.
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022– )
Episode:
Never Too Deadly to Die
(2024)
TV-PG | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sister Boniface is shaken and stirred when one of the screen-testing stars for the new Agent Best film is murdered.
Director: Paul Gibson | Stars: Lorna Watson, Jerry Iwu, Max Brown, Jordan Mifsud
Votes: 41
7.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
Last Man Standing: Part Two
(2015)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
With evidence suggesting that his cosh was the murder weapon and a trumped-up assault claim from Sainsbury things look bleak for Gerry but DAC Strickland is sure of his innocence and lets ... See full summary »
Director: Julian Simpson | Stars: Denis Lawson, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tamzin Outhwaite, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 238
8. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
PG | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Votes: 1,451,161 | Gross: $322.74M
9. Natural World (1983– )
60 min | Documentary
Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.
Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Andrew Sachs
Votes: 776
10. Die Kinder (1990– )
60 min | Drama
A woman searches for her children, who have been abducted by her ex-husband, a member of the German 'Red Liberation Front'.
Stars: Miranda Richardson, Frederic Forrest, Hans Kremer, Derek Fowlds
Votes: 67
11.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Leopard Spots
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Tom turns his brother Martin in to the police. Kath agrees to marry Terry, then, that afternoon, finds out his cancer is terminal and he will only live for a few months.
Director: Nigel Douglas | Stars: Rocky Marshall, Verona Joseph, Jan Pearson, Denis Lawson
Votes: 13
12.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Oedipus Wrecks
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Nic and Kellly's mother comes in with stab wounds and Nic realizes that it is Kelly who did it. Kelly agrees to turn herself in but tries to kill her mother again. Kath stops her and she stabs Kath.
Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Jan Pearson, Patricia Potter, Denis Lawson, Liam Garrigan
Votes: 10
13.
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
Episode:
The Thotch Reunion
(2016)
Comedy
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Rhys Thomas, Philip Pope
Votes: 18
14.
Victoria (2016–2019)
Episode:
The King Over the Water
(2017)
TV-PG | 46 min | Biography, Drama, History
Following another attempt on her life Victoria and Albert travel incognito to the Scottish Highlands to get away from it all, but the trip does not prove to be the romantic retreat she imagined.
Director: Daniel O'Hara | Stars: Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Jordan Waller, Scott Jenkinson
Votes: 705
15. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,681
16. The Good Companions (1980– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A musical adaptation of J. B. Priestley's novel about a British concert party.
Stars: John Stratton, Jeremy Nicholas, Frank Mills, John Blythe
Votes: 39
17.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Sergeant George is released by detective Bucket, who is on lady Dedlock's trail. Guppy fails to acquire her compromising letters as Smallwood expects to get more money from sir Leicester ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Lilo Baur, Richard Pettyfer, Alun Armstrong, Timothy West
Votes: 223
18.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.15
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Richard Carstone finally tires of the exhausting court case,which undermines his health as well as his finances. Ultimately, a most recent Jarndyce last will is found at Smallweed's by ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Hugo Speer, Timothy West, Anna Maxwell Martin, Pauline Collins
Votes: 209
19.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Intimidated by Mr. Tulkinghorn to provide a sample of Capt. Hawdon's handwriting, Sgt. George has decided to submit, this time. With the writing sample, Tulkinghorn is satisfied that Nemo ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Michael Smiley, Hugo Speer, Pauline Collins, Denis Lawson
Votes: 227
20.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Last Chances
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Terry decides to get a divorce after his surgery. Diane keeps a distance from Danny after he had his friends to her apartment for a party without her knowledge.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: Verona Joseph, Peter De Jersey, Rocky Marshall, Luisa Bradshaw-White
Votes: 12
21.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Pills and Frills
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Robbie Waring's friends steal drugs from the ward. Steve chases them and one of them get hurt. Terry Fox's surgery is successful.
Director: Simon Massey | Stars: Verona Joseph, Rocky Marshall, Peter De Jersey, David Paisley
Votes: 13
22.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Time to Kill
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
New Years eve party. Tom is drinking again and Ed catches him. Terry and Kath go to the beach house where Terry asks her to overdose him. Sean drugs Sandy and she wakes up naked in bed.
Director: Simon Meyers | Stars: Verona Joseph, Patricia Potter, Rocky Marshall, Peter De Jersey
Votes: 12
23.
Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1985)
Comedy
Monologue: Horoscopes / Cheap and Handy Advert / Turkish Bath Attendants / Announcer: Playbox / Playbox: Wiggly Fingers /Transmission Breakdown / "I'm Gonna Knock, Knock, Knock On Your ... See full summary »
Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Patricia Routledge, Celia Imrie
Votes: 15
24.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
The One That Got Away
(2013)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Seventeen years earlier Sandra's first case involved the disappearance, never resolved, of music student Lesley Hewitt and now Lesley's sister Emma has been sent a photo of Lesley walking ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Hay | Stars: James Bolam, Denis Lawson, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Amanda Redman
Votes: 237
25.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Lear's Children
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Keri finds herself in deep trouble after over -medicating a patient. Danny finds comfort in the arms of Jazmin after Kobie's tragic death.
Director: Bill Britten | Stars: Luisa Bradshaw-White, Jeremy Edwards, Jan Pearson, Laura Sadler
Votes: 12
26.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Old Friends
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
When the patient Tom operated on is dumped outside the hospital by the drug dealers, Tom is panicked that he will wake up and recognize him. Lisa has a hard time coping with the fact her father is involved with Kath.
Director: Minkie Spiro | Stars: Rocky Marshall, Laura Sadler, Denis Lawson, Hugh Quarshie
Votes: 12
27.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Seasons in the Sun
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Chrissie's baby dies after an emergency Cesarean. Alex is inspired by a musician with Parkinson's. Diane's colostomy patient gets good news after surgery.
Director: Indra Bhose | Stars: Tina Hobley, Patricia Potter, Jan Pearson, Laura Sadler
Votes: 12
28.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Richard is deep in debt and trough with the Army. Ada offers him her inheritance to cover his debts, but he decides to leave service and devote himself to the trial full-time. Doctor Allan ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Dermot Crowley, Denis Lawson, Anna Maxwell Martin, Carey Mulligan
Votes: 221
29.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Hortense Jabouliet, jailed sergeant George's mother and lady Deadlock maneuver about the truth concerning Tulkinghorn's murder. Detective Bucket is most interested to find the traces lead ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Alun Armstrong, Tom Georgeson, Hugo Speer, Denis Lawson
Votes: 214
30.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
Last Man Standing: Part One
(2015)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Gerry is personally involved when the body of Martin Ackroyd, his first inspector when he joined CID, is discovered having been missing for thirty years. Prime suspects are former officers ... See full summary »
Director: Julian Simpson | Stars: Denis Lawson, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tamzin Outhwaite, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 208
31. Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)
PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,122,582 | Gross: $309.13M
32. Bleak House (2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama
A suspenseful tale about the injustices of the 19th Century English legal system.
Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Carey Mulligan, Denis Lawson, Gillian Anderson
Votes: 10,640
33. The Farmers' Country Showdown (2017– )
45 min | Documentary
Observational documentary series celebrating inspirational British farming families and the rural events at which they showcase their produce by competing to win awards.
Stars: Denis Lawson, Bill Paterson, Angela Jackson, Chris Ecob
Votes: 27
34.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Sins of the Father
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Kath and Terry's wedding day. Ric gives them dismal news after the ceremony. Tom's father comes to visit and observes an operation while interfering and angering Tom. He can't reconcile with his father before he leaves and he takes a drink.
Director: James Erskine | Stars: Rocky Marshall, Denis Lawson, Tina Hobley, Hugh Quarshie
Votes: 13
35.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
The Parent Trap
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Tricia is assigned to be Owen's PA, and he is not pleased after she made a pass at him. Ric's son Leo returns to Holby and is still struggling to keep up. Tom can't commit to Anita and she ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Barnes | Stars: Patricia Potter, Verona Joseph, Hugh Quarshie, Art Malik
Votes: 12
36.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Tulkinghorn now has Lady Dedlock in his grasp but his hardheartedness is beginning to catch up with him. Miss Flite returns to her lodgings to find that Smallweed has changed the locks on ... See full summary »
Director: Susanna White | Stars: Charles Dance, Gillian Anderson, Emma Williams, Lisa Hammond
Votes: 222
37.
The Beauty of Maps (2010– )
Episode:
Medieval Maps: Mapping the Medieval Mind
(2010)
Documentary
Director: Steven Clarke | Stars: Denis Lawson, Peter Barber, Thomas de Wesselow, Catherine Delano-Smith
Votes: 9
38.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
The Little Brother
(2013)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Now dismissed from UCOS Brian is persuaded by Esther to help her friend Margaret Kirby find her brother Peter Sale, who disappeared six years earlier. In the mean time Brian is bothered by ... See full summary »
Director: Metin Hüseyin | Stars: Alun Armstrong, Denis Lawson, Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 219
39. Victoria (2016–2019)
TV-PG | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.
Stars: Jenna Coleman, Adrian Schiller, Tommy Knight, Jordan Waller
Votes: 30,924
40. Hustle (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A motley group of London con artists pulls off a series of daring and intricate stings.
Stars: Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn, Rob Jarvis, Adrian Lester
Votes: 23,564
41. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
Votes: 4,816
42. Seven Faces of Woman (1974–1977)
60 min | Drama
Series of plays examining various aspects of contemporary woman at different ages. The theme song, sung by Charles Aznavour, was a big hit in the summer of 1974.
Stars: Maria Charles, Julie Peasgood, Judy Geeson, Liz Fraser
Votes: 12
43. That Uncertain Feeling (1986– )
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Married assistant librarian John Lewis 's mainstay is fantasy, until Mrs Gruffydd -Williams enters his life with interests and offers decidedly non-literary.
Stars: Denis Lawson, Brenda Blethyn, Sheila Gish, David Calder
Votes: 7
44. Star Wars Celebration 2017 (2017)
Reality-TV, Sci-Fi
Stars: Warwick Davis, Anthony Daniels, Andi Gutierrez, Anthony Carboni
Votes: 65
45.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
The Flipside of Dominick Hide
(1980)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
Dominick Hide has a mission to study and report on the transport systems of the past, but only as an observer. Yet when his Great Aunt Mavis talks about one of his ancestors, Dominick begins to bend the rules and become involved.
Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Peter Firth, Caroline Langrishe, Pippa Guard, Patrick Magee
Votes: 344
46.
Bleak House (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2005)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama
Mr. Tulkinghorn is nearing the truth about Nemo alias Captain Hawdon, but shooting stand-running veterans Phil Squod and Sergeant George refuse to sell their pieces of the puzzle. Searching... See full summary »
Director: Justin Chadwick | Stars: Tom Georgeson, Hugo Speer, Phil Davis, Charles Dance
Votes: 230
47.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Every Cloud...
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Chrissie is torn over the proposal and a chance to be with Ed. Terry's cancer has spread and he is in grave condition.
Director: Nigel Douglas | Stars: Denis Lawson, Hugh Quarshie, Tina Hobley, Mark Moraghan
Votes: 12
48.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Ghosts
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Ed Keatings; ex wife shows up to a football match with her new boyfriend and they have words. Ed punches him and he has a heart attack. Lisa's dad Terry has a tumour and he keeps it from her.
Director: Simon Massey | Stars: Mark Moraghan, Ian Aspinall, Peter De Jersey, Rocky Marshall
Votes: 13
49.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Mum's the Word
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Chrissie returns to work on the day of her baby's funeral. She forbids Owen to attend, but he hides in the background at the service.
Director: Clive Arnold | Stars: Denis Lawson, Rocky Marshall, Patricia Potter, Jeremy Sheffield
Votes: 10
50.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
One of Our Own
(2003)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Ric sees the video of Jess and Mubbs. Tony needs a kidney and Ben offers to donate his. Mubbs tells Owen that Chrissie has been sleeping with Ed, and everyone at Holby knows. A dying old man gives Sandy all of his money.
Director: Minkie Spiro | Stars: David Paisley, Laura Sadler, Hugh Quarshie, Patricia Potter
Votes: 10