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Accident

Accident (1979)

Accident

A forgotten BBC drama turns a single 1970s road crash into a bold, non-linear "television novel", exploring fate, fractured lives and tough social issues through an impressive cast and gripping, experimental storytelling

Captain Zep - Space Detective

Captain Zep - Space Detective (1983)

Captain Zep - Space Detective

Part sci-fi serial, part interactive quiz, Captain Zep – Space Detective was a boldly imaginative children’s series that invited its audience to solve intergalactic crimes amid animated worlds and live-action adventure

Cuffs

Cuffs (2015)

Cuffs

British police procedural set in Brighton, following frontline officers as they balance demanding personal lives with the realities of modern policing, blending gritty crime, humour and human drama

The Cabin in the Clearing

The Cabin in the Clearing (1954)

The Cabin in the Clearing

In the Ohio wilderness of 1800, a settler family’s log cabin becomes a battleground, as siege, divided loyalties and desperate choices test courage and survival on a perilous American frontier in this 'lost' BBC series

Skins

Skins (2007)

Skins

Ground-breaking British teen drama that follows groups of Bristol teenagers through love, loss, rebellion, and identity, portraying adolescence with raw honesty, shifting casts, and unflinching emotional intensity

Wish Me Luck

Wish Me Luck (1988)

Wish Me Luck

Hard‑hitting wartime drama that follows the courageous women sent behind enemy lines in occupied France during the Second World War, revealing their perilous missions, hidden identities, and emotional and physical sacrifices

McCallum

McCallum (1995)

McCallum

From deep within the morgue at St. Patrick's Hospital in London's East End, Dr. Iain McCallum and Dr. Angela Moloney along with a team of brilliant pathologists and detectives help the dead tell their stories

The Skin Game

The Skin Game (1951)

The Skin Game

A powerful, now-lost 1951 TV adaptation of John Galsworthy’s (The Forsyte Saga) 1920s play: class against ambition, honour against ruthlessness, and a fight that costs more than anyone expects

Airwolf

Airwolf (1984)

Airwolf

From covert CIA dealings and Cold War intrigue to a supersonic, weapons-loaded chopper hidden in the desert, Airwolf wasn’t just another action show—it was a full-throttle, high-tech thrill ride

Points of View

Points of View (1961)

Points of View

Before social media turned everyone into instant critics, Britons channelled their grievances, praise and perplexities into Points of View—the BBC’s politely indignant clearinghouse for national opinion, where a good, strong letter was the ultimate act of rebellion

The Man From Uncle

The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (1964)

The Man From Uncle

Step back into the slick, stylish world of 1960s espionage! Discover how The Man From U.N.C.L.E. became television’s coolest spy phenomenon—full of daring missions, iconic gadgets, unforgettable stars, and a legacy that still thrills today

Robert's Robots

Robert's Robots (1973)

Robert's Robots

Step back into the wonderfully wacky world of Robert’s Robots! From opera-singing androids to robots in love with gas cookers, rediscover the 1970s kids’ sitcom that blended sci-fi, slapstick and pure nostalgia

King Solomon's Mines

King Solomon's Mines (2004)

King Solomon's Mines

Treasure hunter Allan Quatermain journeys into Africa’s perilous heart in search of King Solomon’s legendary mines—facing ruthless enemies, ancient secrets, and deadly trials in a sweeping 2004 miniseries of danger, romance, and high adventure

Orlando

Orlando (1965)

Orlando

Spun off from the Moroccan-set series Crane, Orlando brought beloved character actor Sam Kydd to centre stage for the first time, starring in this lively 1960s children’s adventure show that transformed him from perennial supporting player into an unlikely teatime hero

The Morning After

The Morning After (1962)

The Morning After

Juliet Mills’ striking ITV debut, also starring Annette Crosbie and Leonard Rossiter, was a daring dramatic play about young marriages, bohemian nights, and the painful “morning after.” A timeless look at love, loss, and growing up too soon.

Tom & Jerry

The Tom & Jerry Show (1975)

Tom & Jerry

Tom and Jerry have been causing delightful chaos for 85 years! From Oscar-winning slapstick to unlikely moments of friendship, discover how this iconic cat-and-mouse duo became animation legends. Ready for a nostalgic chase down memory lane?

Gentlemen and Players

Gentlemen and Players (1988)

Gentlemen and Players

Remember the glossy world of late-80s high finance? Discover the fierce rivalry, sumptuous country estates and sharp wit behind this 'lost' ITV gem as we uncover its charm, drama and enduring intrigue

Spycatcher

Spycatcher (1959)

Spycatcher

Step inside the tense interrogation rooms of WWII Britain with Spycatcher—the BBC’s gripping, dialogue-driven spy drama that turned Bernard Archard into a star. Discover the real-life intrigue, critics’ praise, and enduring legacy behind this forgotten television gem

Kennedy miniseries

Kennedy (1983)

Kennedy miniseries

63 years on from JFK's assassination, his legacy continuing to shape history and memory, we revisit the miniseries that captured a nation’s hope and heartbreak. While perhaps overshadowed by flashier successors, it remains a significant cultural document

A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches (2018)

A Discovery of Witches

A reluctant witch and enigmatic vampire are drawn together in a forbidden romance sparked by the discovery of an ancient manuscript, thrusting them into a perilous struggle against rival supernatural factions desperate to claim its secrets

Then There Were Giants

Then There Were Giants (1994)

Then There Were Giants

Michael Caine, Bob Hoskins, and John Lithgow ignite a gripping miniseries where towering performances collide with history’s fiercest battles, delivering power, intrigue, and unforgettable drama in a clash of legends that demands attention

Adventure Weekly

Adventure Weekly (1968)

Adventure Weekly

1960s teenage series about five budding young reporters who get involved in a series of adventures from tracking down a gang of post-office robbers to reporting on an unexploded Second World War bomb

Down to Earth

Down to Earth (2000)

Down to Earth

The realism that anchored the series, keeping it from slipping into the sanitised pastoral comfort drama it so easily could have become, made it a huge success. That was destroyed from Series 3, with a new format that bordered on cultural vandalism

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987)

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries

Carefully crafted, often gripping adaptation of one of Britain’s most respected crime writers, The Ruth Rendell Mysteries delivers a measured, thoughtful brand of storytelling that remains compelling decades on

Bill Brand

Bill Brand (1976)

Bill Brand

Trevor Griffiths’ Bill Brand is a forgotten gem of British television — an electrifying, deeply intelligent drama that asks whether socialism can survive the compromises of power. Here’s why this prophetic political masterpiece still matters today

Me & My Girl

Me & My Girl (1984)

Me & My Girl

Richard O'Sullivan stars as a single father who juggles raising his witty teenage daughter with managing life at an advertising agency. Packed with humour, warmth, and relatable family moments, it’s a delightful mix of laughs and life lessons

Catch Hand

Catch Hand (1964)

Catch Hand

Gritty, largely lost 1960s BBC drama following itinerant labourers as they drifted from job to job across Britain. Mixing adventure and social realism, it portrayed working-class resilience, friendship, and the unseen builders of modern Britain

Mr Majeika

Mr Majeika (1988)

Mr Majeika

Remember when lessons came with a little magic? Stanley Baxter brings wizardly charm to the classroom. From flying carpets to mischievous spells, this classic ITV series is pure nostalgic fun—perfect for fans of timeless children’s TV

Gunpowder

Gunpowder (2017)

Gunpowder

Before fireworks and bonfires, there was blood, betrayal, and a plot to shake England’s throne. Gunpowder thrusts us into 1605—where faith, fanaticism, and fear collide. Does it ignite gripping drama, or fizzle into smoke?

The Commander

The Commander (2003)

The Commander

Murder. Power. Secrets: When Commander Clare Blake takes charge of London’s elite murder squad, justice isn’t the only thing on the line—her personal choices spark as much controversy as the crimes she investigates