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51. Aspel & Company (1984–1993)
60 min | Talk-Show
Middle-of-the-road celebrity chat show hosted by smooth presenter Michael Aspel.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Mel Smith, Nigel Havers, Oliver Reed
Votes: 161
52. Tommy the Toreador (1959)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Musical
Tommy is a happy sailor, travelling the world, singing his favourite songs. When he visits Spain, he gets mistaken for a famous bullfighter. Tommy finishes up in the bull-ring facing a VERY... See full summary »
Director: John Paddy Carstairs | Stars: Tommy Steele, Janet Munro, Sidney James, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 154
53. The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
75 min | Drama
Series of one-off plays made by BBC television, which gave breaks to a wide range of writers and directors in the late 1960s, such as Dennis Potter, Ken Loach, David Mercer, and John ... See full summary »
Stars: Edwin Brown, Neville Smith, Tony Selby, Ken Jones
Votes: 132
54. Tomorrow's World (1965–2016)
30 min | Documentary
Long running BBC TV series looking at what's new in science and technology.
Stars: Judith Hann, Raymond Baxter, Michael Rodd, Peter Macann
Votes: 123
55. An Audience with Kenneth Williams (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The British comedy star entertains a celebrity audience with stories of his life and career.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Gyles Brandreth, Trevor Brown, Judith Chalmers
Votes: 122
56. Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–1982)
120 min | Family, Talk-Show
Saturday morning children's show which as well as having music and guests also had kids phone in and swap toys with each other.
Stars: Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven, Maggie Philbin
Votes: 120
57. Monitor (1958–1965)
Documentary, Talk-Show
Fortnightly arts show from the BBC, covering the worlds of theatre, film, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture and music.
Stars: Huw Wheldon, Jonathan Miller, John Berger, Robert Robinson
Votes: 97
58. Record Breakers (1972–2001)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Contestants attempt to break records for various feats listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stars: Roy Castle, Norris McWhirter, Cheryl Baker, Fiona Kennedy
Votes: 95
59. Through the Keyhole (1987– )
30 min | Game-Show
Panellists try to guess the celebrity owner of a house from its contents.
Stars: David Frost, Loyd Grossman, Lisa Snowdon, Chris Tarrant
Votes: 93
60. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
61. Moby Dick Rehearsed (1955 TV Movie)
75 min | Adventure, Drama
A play-within-a-play of Moby Dick by Orson Welles.
Director: Orson Welles | Stars: Gordon Jackson, Christopher Lee, Patrick McGoohan, Wensley Pithey
Votes: 72
62. Give Us a Clue (1979–2022)
25 min | Game-Show
A British TV show where every week a team of celebrities would play Charades
Stars: Lionel Blair, Michael Parkinson, Liza Goddard, Una Stubbs
Votes: 65
63. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 65
64. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
65. Dee Time (1967–1969)
45 min | Music
Dee Time starred charismatic former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Dee in a series of hip talk shows in which he interviewed the big names in the TV and film showbiz-set as well as stars of the world of popular music.
Stars: Simon Dee, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Leonard Martin, Anita Harris
Votes: 57
66. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
67. The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979–1994)
45 min | Family
Magician Paul Daniels performs tricks and illusions, as well as debunking scam artists in the "Bunco Booth". Also featuring on the show are magic and variety acts from all over the world.
Stars: Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Amanda Newman, Hans Moretti
Votes: 56
68. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979–1982)
Talk-Show
A BBC talk show which had a different celebrity host each week and went out twice on consecutive nights at the start of the weekend. It was said that the host always had a free hand in the selection of the guests.
Stars: John Wells, Ned Sherrin, Tim Rice, Jane Walmsley
Votes: 53
69. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
70. The Golden Gong (1985 TV Movie)
76 min | Documentary
People who have seen enough British films likely recall a shirtless hunk beating a huge gong during the opening credits, but many may not know that this was the symbol of Rank Studios, the ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Gutteridge | Stars: Richard Attenborough, Dirk Bogarde, Betty E. Box, Albert R. Broccoli
Votes: 40
71. Sword of Freedom (1957– )
25 min | Adventure, Family
In sixteenth century Florence, Marco del Monte, a dashing Robin Hood-like figure, leads the Republicans against the tyrannical Duke de Medici and his minions.
Stars: Edmund Purdom, Martin Benson, Adrienne Corri, Roland Bartrop
Votes: 39
72.
Hancock's Half Hour (1956–1960)
Episode:
The Alpine Holiday
(1957)
Comedy
Hancock flies to Switzerland for a skiing holiday.
Director: Duncan Wood | Stars: Tony Hancock, Richard Wattis, Kenneth Williams, June Whitfield
Votes: 39
73. Galloping Galaxies! (1985–1986)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Chidren's series set on board the interplanetary merchant ship Voyager in the 25th century.
Stars: Kenneth Williams, Robert Swales, Paul Wilce, Michael Deeks
Votes: 36
74. Valley of Song (1953)
80 min | Drama, Comedy
Rivalry among members of the male voice choir!
Director: Gilbert Gunn | Stars: Mervyn Johns, Clifford Evans, Maureen Swanson, John Fraser
Votes: 35
75. Everyman (1977– )
50 min | Documentary
Long-running BBC documentary series, often focussing on issues of a religious nature.
Stars: Peter France, Vanya Kewley, Jenni Murray, David Jessel
Votes: 33
76. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
77. Love Me, Love Me, Love Me (1962)
8 min | Animation, Short
Director: Richard Williams | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Paul Bürks
Votes: 31
78. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
79. Carry on Laughing's Christmas Classics (1983 TV Special)
24 min | Comedy, Short, Family
Kenneth Williams and Barbara Windsor reunite for a festive trawl through the archives of classic 'Carry On' clips.
Director: David Clark | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor, Bernard Bresslaw, Peter Butterworth
Votes: 23
80. Ask Aspel (1970–1981)
Family
Children's request show.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Tim Rice
Votes: 22
81. The Light Princess (1978 TV Movie)
56 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A princess, cursed at birth with a lack of gravity, floats placidly through her life until circumstances force a confrontation with the evil aunt who laid the curse on her.
Director: Andrew Gosling | Stars: Stacy Dorning, John Fortune, Irene Handl, George A. Cooper
Votes: 21
82. Comic Roots (1982–1983)
29 min | Biography
Series documenting the biographies and influences of a number of popular comedians of the era.
Stars: Irene Handl, Paul Shane, Roy Hudd, Les Dawson
Votes: 21
83. Joan Rivers: Can We Talk? (1986– )
Talk-Show
A short-lived UK talk show presented by American comedienne Joan Rivers.
Stars: Joan Rivers, Peter Cook, Barry Humphries, Ruth Westheimer
Votes: 21
84. Tell Me Another (1976–1979)
30 min | Talk-Show
Personal anecdotes as told to Dick Hills.
Stars: Richard Hills, Alfred Marks, Jim Dale, Arthur Askey
Votes: 20
85. On Safari (1982–1984)
Family, Game-Show
Children partnered with celebrities to compete against each other in a safari-themed game show.
Stars: Christopher Biggins, Gillian Taylforth, Sally James, Billy Dainty
Votes: 20
86.
Comic Roots (1982–1983)
Episode:
Kenneth Williams
(1983)
Biography
The self-confessed comedy legend revisits the areas of London where he grew up, shares reminiscences, and performs songs from his memories in a public house.
Star: Kenneth Williams
Votes: 19
87. Aladdin and the Forty Thieves (1984 TV Movie)
57 min | Family
A pantomime featuring the stars of BBC children's programs in 1983. In faraway Peking, a magic lamp is concealed in a robber's cave. Only a pure and untainted youth can retrieve the magic lamp - his name is Aladdin.
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Sarah Greene, Jan Francis, Johnny Morris, Terry Nutkins
Votes: 16
88. Dick and the Duchess (1957–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Dick Starrett is insurance investigator in London and married to the upper class Jane. Her family disapproves of his being an American or background. Dick's co-worker is Peter Jamison and he collaborates with Inspector Starke on his cases.
Stars: Patrick O'Neal, Hazel Court, Richard Wattis, Roddy Hughes
Votes: 14
89. Val Parnell's Spectacular (1956–1961)
60 min | Music
A variety show frequently featuring top talent.
Stars: Dave King, Arthur Haynes, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Alma Cogan
Votes: 14
90. Parkinson in Australia (1979–1983)
90 min | Talk-Show
Australian talk show, parallel series to the British talk show Parkinson (1971).
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Kate Fitzpatrick, Phillip Adams, Robert Helpmann
Votes: 13
91. Acting in the Sixties (1967– )
Documentary
Stars: Clive Goodwin, Ronald Bryden, Kenneth Tynan, Maggie Smith
Votes: 13
92. The Kenneth Williams Show (1970–1976)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims, Max Harris, Jonathan Cohen
Votes: 12
93. Whizzkid's Guide (1981– )
Comedy
Everything a pupil needs to know to level the odds against their teachers and parents.
Stars: Kenneth Williams, Patrick Newell, Sheila White, Arthur Mullard
Votes: 12
94. What's My Line? (1973–1974)
Game-Show
Stars: David Jacobs, Isobel Barnett, Kenneth Williams, William Franklyn
Votes: 12
95. Password (1982–1983)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Tom O'Connor, Simon Prebble, Martin Jarvis, Tim Brooke-Taylor
Votes: 11
96.
The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
Episode:
Catch as Catch Can
(1964)
75 min | Drama
Todays theme is Catch as Catch Can.
Director: David Benedictus | Stars: Robert Helpmann, Basil Henson, David Horne, Kenneth Williams
Votes: 9
97. Star Turn (1976–1981)
25 min | Game-Show
Stars: Graeme Garden, Bernard Cribbins, John Craven, Noel Edmonds
Votes: 8
98. CBTV Channel 14 (1982–1984)
Family
Children's magazine programme based round a supposed 'pirate' TV show.
Stars: Steve Steen, Paul Henley, Jim Sweeney, Mike Smith
Votes: 8
99. Look Who's Talking (1973–1985)
30 min | Talk-Show
A talk show whose guests included Ken Dodd, Norman Collier, Dukes and Lee, and Jim Bowen.
Stars: Derek Batey, Pete Murray, Tom O'Connor, Anita Harris
Votes: 8
100.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
A Genius Like Us: A Portrait of Joe Orton
(1982)
Documentary
Directors: Pamela Brighton, Nigel Williams | Stars: Harry Andrews, Richard Braine, Una Brandon-Jones, Michael Bryant
Votes: 8