Television can break taboos by giving voice to issues that are often considered off-limits in society. TV shows can normalize conversations around these issues and reduce stigma or expose wrongdoing. These 5 programmes have done just that
Parisian detective is a compassionate yet implacable hunter of criminals in this classic BBC series. Rupert Davies remains the quintessential Maigret on our screens, even though others have followed in his footsteps
Satirical comedy that follows the chaotic and farcical production of a fictional superhero film and the crew of an unloved franchise who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe
Excellent award winning police procedural series set in the Australian Outback which lost some of its impact due to the controversy it caused when the chief protagonist, an Aborigine of dual-racial heritage, was not portrayed by an indigenous actor
In the early 1960s, during the Cold War, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin put aside their differences to participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons
Best known for his roles in television comedy dramas and films, often portraying eccentric characters such as scientists, teachers, and doctors, Graham Crowden was an instantly recognisable character actor whose career is too often overlooked
TVM depicting events leading up to Gen. George Washington's historic crossing of the Delaware River in 1776 "The enemy has twenty thousand. And I swear, I will not eat, nor will I sleep, until I have put that river between him and us."
UK version of the popular children's programme where children were invited into the studio to play. Romper Room captivated kids from the age of 3 to 6 for 13 years on Anglia Television and had a waiting list of around a thousand kids
Born in Poland during World War II and sent to a concentration camp from where she escaped, Ingrid Pitt rose from an early life marked by hardship and courage to become a cult figure in the horror movie genre. Her legacy endures through her captivating screen presence
US crime drama about a single mother with an exceptional mind (IQ 160) who has an unconventional knack for solving crimes - described by Variety as 'a solid police procedural'
This US buddy cop action comedy film based on the original hit TV show bombed at the box-office and, in retrospect, has divided opinion from a 'low IQ outing' to 'a delightful throwback to a bygone era'
A successful psychiatrist and his ex-model wife are celebrating their Silver Wedding. Their very special guest is their closest friend and best man, whose evening is about to become his worst nightmare
This NBC reimagining of the 1970s mega-hit series starring British actress Michelle Ryan as a young woman whose life is saved by the implementation of enhanced bionics was short lived. NBC missed a trick in not giving it a fair chance to fully develop...
The Saint enthralled audiences in the UK and the USA as well as in Europe and Australia in the 1960s. Its style, appealing lead, and fast-paced plots helped it transcend national borders to become a staple of international television, and still retains its charm today