A moody, character-driven crime drama that delivers on both substance and style. Matthew Goode is mesmerising as the damaged detective, and the central mystery is rich enough to hook you early and keep you guessing
Teenage drama that explores bullying, intolerance, and the struggles of a Romany girl. Kizzy critiques the care system, contrasts tradition with modernity, exposes class prejudice and champions diversity and the celebration of difference
Lost BBC espionage series, starring Robert Hardy, detailing the investigation of a torpedo found on the shore of an island in the Hebrides - which turns out to be no ordinary weapon of war
A brutal murder in 1970s England sparks a gripping investigation that uncovers a trail leading to $4 million of Al Capone’s hidden fortune, intertwining organized crime, financial intrigue, and dark secrets buried across decades
A man visiting Cyprus to investigate the death of his brother is soon drawn into a strange conspiracy, with the narrative twists of the 8-part serial employing various supernatural and mythological motifs
A delightful stop-motion animated children's series that emerged from the lush, storybook landscapes of Wales in the early 1980s. Originally titled Deri Deg in Welsh, the series later reached wider audiences with its English-language version
High-stakes divorce law collides with tangled family loyalties as Hannah Stern navigates betrayal, ambition, and love. Sharp, stylish, and emotionally charged—this legal drama cuts deep beneath the surface
After retiring from the force, the eccentric and irascible George Kitchener Bulman turns private eye, plunging into London’s murky underworld and tangled espionage, where every clue leads deeper into danger and deception
When strange anomalies start to appear all over England, Professor Cutter and his team must track down and capture all sorts of dangerous prehistoric creatures from Earth's distant past and near future
The events of a 16th-century conspiracy unfold with the pace and intrigue of a modern political thriller as an Italian banker plots to assassinate the Queen and place Mary, Queen of Scots on the throne
In post-war London, eccentric bookshop owner Gabriel Book solves baffling murders with literary flair. Bookish blends quirky charm and enigmatic brilliance in a stylish detective drama led by Mark Gatiss at his most beguiling
Drama series that blended emotional realism with the social concerns of its time as an 'agony aunt' in a national magazine gets far too involved with the people she offers advice to
"Can we fix it?" became a rallying cry for preschoolers everywhere when Bob the Builder debuted. With cheerful teamwork, talking machines, and gentle life lessons, this animated series laid the foundations for constructive storytelling with lasting international appeal
Sitcom set in the world of boxing starring Robert Lindsay as an amateur but promising middleweight who fails to take his career seriously, preferring to fool around in the ring, to the frustration of his manager and trainer
A humble rural sword instructor becomes a legendary swordsman, only to be hounded by his now-famous disciples. This anime fantasy explores mentorship, unexpected fame, and the chaos that follows when students surpass their master
Following his meteoric rise as a Hollywood leading man, Burt Reynolds returned to television in B.L. Stryker, a laid-back detective series that blends sun-soaked Florida charm with nostalgic echoes of classic mystery movie formats
1980s/90s pre-school series that was devised as an upgrade of Play School - shifting away from the traditional presenter-to-camera format and instead putting children in more active, participatory roles
Nestled somewhere between madcap invention and vintage charm, this British children's comedy about a quirky aristocrat living in a crumbling mansion, features eccentric characters, a talking suit of armour and a ghost
A nightmare journey into the subconscious anxieties of teenager Roland Wright, whose problems find expression in the dreamscape of his mind when a broken lift plunges to the basement of 'the Castle', a bizarrely twisted reflection of the real world
Blending gritty realism with dark comedy, Misfits follows a group of young offenders who gain bizarre superpowers. It's a sharp, unpredictable series that redefines the superhero genre with raw energy and biting wit
Lucifer Morningstar has decided he's had enough of being the dutiful servant in Hell and decides to spend some time on Earth to better understand humanity. He settles in Los Angeles - the City of Angels
A gritty yet unconventional police drama, Strangers reintroduced viewers to the eccentric world of Detective George Bulman—an oddball sleuth whose quirks, intellect, and unorthodox methods made him a cult television figure
The XYY Man follows William "Spider" Scott, a reformed cat burglar with a rare extra Y chromosome—making him unusually tall and giving him a compulsive urge to steal. Crime and espionage collide in this tense 1970s thriller
British teen drama set in a Newcastle youth club, following the lives, struggles, and friendships of local kids. Known for its gritty realism, it launched the careers of several UK stars
The 1992 BBC television adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved children’s books remains a triumph of family storytelling and visual ingenuity, told with warmth, imagination and remarkable attention to detail
In 1958, Edith Cavell’s courageous story was brought to television for the first time, driven by actress Flora Robson’s passion to portray the heroic nurse whose wartime sacrifice had long inspired audiences and artists alike
A cornerstone of British television for over 50 years, blending sports trivia with humour and star power, from iconic captains to unforgettable moments, QoS became a beloved national institution before its quiet decline
Scum, a brutal depiction of life in a British borstal, was shelved by the BBC in 1977 due to its graphic violence and political implications, remaining unaired until 1991 amid mounting controversy and debate
1960s children's adventure series by Stephen Mogridge, adapted from his own books, which captures the spirit of mid-century British children’s fiction, where ponies gallop, crooks lurk, and the grown-ups never quite believe the kids
A witty, semi-improvised sitcom that captures the chaos, charm, and everyday absurdity of modern family life, following two overwhelmed parents and their hilariously unpredictable children in suburban West London