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All Gas and Gaiters

All Gas and Gaiters (1967)

All Gas and Gaiters

One of the first TV series to poke fun at the clergy (albeit in a very gentle manner), All Gas and Gaiters is the fondly remembered sitcom that elevated Derek Nimmo to household-name status in Britain and also spawned two spin-off series as well as a radio show.

Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey (2010)

Downton Abbey

Reviving global interest in British period dramas, influencing fashion and tourism, and sparking discussions on class, gender roles, and historical storytelling, Downton Abbey is a cultural phenomenon with a lasting legacy

EastEnders

EastEnders (1985)

EastEnders

"Preceded by mass publicity and weeks of TV advertisements that introduced each resident individually, the BBC had high hopes for the series even before it hit British TV screens for the first time on 19 February 1985..."

Malice Aforethought

Malice Aforethought (1979)

Malice Aforethought

Four-part drama series about a doctor who, in order to marry someone else, plans to poison his wife when she refuses to divorce him. Adapted from Francis Iles 1931 novel, described as, "Possibly the best shocker ever written."

The Naked Lady

The Naked Lady (1959)

The Naked Lady

A 'lost' four-part murder mystery set on the southwest coast of England in which the murder of an alluring and beautiful young woman with a shameless habit for flirtation, throws suspicion on local residents. But there's more here than meets the eye...

Vera

Vera (2011)

Vera

Gripping British crime drama set against the scenic landscapes of Northumberland, the series starred Brenda Blethyn as homicide DCI Vera Stanhope, known for her sharp wit, irascible nature and keen instincts - the vital traits required to solve each gruesome case

Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder (1993)

Diagnosis: Murder

With Dick Van Dyke at the helm as the sleuthing Dr. Mark Sloan, and his detective son trying to unravel the truth behind each mysterious homicide, Diagnosis: Murder was a comfortable blend of mystery, heart, and humour

Private Investigator

Private Investigator (1958)

Private Investigator

Groundbreaking British television drama that delved into the shadowy, complex world of private detection through the cases handled by an English detective agency

The Mrs Merton Show

The Mrs Merton Show (1993)

The Mrs Merton Show

Brilliantly witty British chat show, starring Caroline Aherne as the sharp-tongued but endearingly nosey Mrs Merton, and her unforgettable one-liners. "So what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?"

Crime Traveller

Crime Traveller (1997)

Crime Traveller

Detective Jeff Slade and his colleague Holly are armed with something very special in the ongoing fight against crime - their very own time machine