Remarkable BBC drama that charts Stephen Hawking's early years at Cambridge, pairing intellectual breakthroughs with personal struggle, anchored by Benedict Cumberbatch's compelling performance and a moving exploration of genius, illness and scientific revolution
Few television thrillers can legitimately claim classic status across multiple generations, but Melissa occupies precisely that territory. We look at the three versions of this classic tale of blackmail, murder and secrets from the 60s, 70s and 90s
Short-lived BBC series concerning the personal and professional life of an aristocratic solicitor as he ran a small Lake District practice, navigating modest but meaningful cases that reflected the concerns of the surrounding community
Petty criminal Eddy Cass is drifting through life on minor scams and bad decisions. When he agrees to courier a package across London and then decides to open it, he is horrified by its contents. His life will soon spiral out of control...
A lunar weather station is crippled by a mysterious plague, drawing the Doctor into a chilling confrontation as the Cybermen infiltrate the Moonbase and attempt to seize its Gravitron to wipe out all life on Earth
Set in an alternate history where Nazi Germany won World War II, An Englishman's Castle focuses on a soap opera writer's oblivious life under a fascist regime until a personal revelation forces him to confront the moral implications of his work
Lively, warm‑hearted sitcom where a middle‑class couple navigate everyday chaos with wit, charm, and gentle absurdity, turning suburban routine into a wonderfully funny celebration of marriage, mishaps, and muddling through
A principled but volatile ex-prisoner is drawn back into industrial conflict. This 1970s series explores the personal cost of militancy, shifting union politics and one man’s refusal to fit ideological labels in a tense, changing Britain
A grief‑stricken salesman spirals through a chaotic Sussex road trip with his young son, confronting guilt, masculinity, and haunting memories. Matt Smith leads with intensity, while Rafael Mathé delivers a breakout, emotionally resonant performance
A lost Atlantean civilisation faces destruction when the deranged Professor Zaroff vows to sink the world. The Doctor races to stop his apocalyptic scheme as Polly, Ben, and Jamie battle fish‑people, flooding tunnels, and Zaroff’s escalating madness
A respected ex‑rugby star's life unravels after a tragic accident ends his career. Struggling with guilt, fading fame, and strained relationships, he searches for redemption while confronting the consequences of past choices
Lew Burnett is a self-made man who owns a huge construction company. However, his success has bred resentment, and after the third attempt on his life he sets in motion a daring and dangerous plan to discover who is trying to kill him and why - by playing dead!
Who’s the ultimate fantasy female of classic TV and cult hits? From whip-wielding spies to high-kicking vampire slayers, we’ve ranked the top ten most iconic, alluring, and downright unforgettable women who made screens sizzle. Guess who’s number one?
With a face everyone recognised and a voice that radiated hard-earned wisdom, Glynn Edwards anchored British television for decades — a character actor whose journey to the Winchester bar was as rich as the life he lived