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Shogun

Based on James Clavell's novel, about a 17th century English navigator, John Blackthorne, who becomes shipwrecked off the coast of Japan and is held captive by samurai warriors, 'Shogun' is a prime example of "The Golden Age of the Miniseries."

Testament: The Bible in Animation

Welsh-Russian animated series of stories from the Bible interpreted in different styles of animation

The Stone Tape

Nigel Kneale's classic ghost story represents possibly his best work outside of his legendary 'Quatermass' series.

The Year of the Sex Olympics

In a future Britain, the appetites and passions of the masses are controlled by television. When audiences show signs of boredom, the broadcasters must find new methods to engage them.

The Last of the Mohicans

Filmed in the Scottish Highlands, this elaborate British TV adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's novel excels in almost every department, and is a fine showcase for British television drama in the 1970s.

Nuremberg

It is May of 1945 and Germany stands ruined and defeated after the unconditional surrender to the Allies. 24 Nazis are accused of crimes against peace, war crimes, crimes against humanity and conspiracy.

Round at the Redways

A curious mixture of soap opera and DIY, 'Round at the Redways' appeared on the new independent network from the first week of ITV’s launch.

Jesus of Nazareth

In 1956, the BBC made Television history with a series of eight programmes on the life of Christ. Placed in the children's programmes slot on Sundays, it attracted an adult audience whose appreciation placed it, as a BBC survey showed, next to the Coronation of 1953 in national appeal.

The Secret Agent

A meticulously detailed psychological drama in which a mostly inactive spy is ordered by his superior to carry out a terrorist act.

Saint Joan

Early BBC adaptation of a play by George Bernard Shaw about 15th-century French military figure Joan of Arc.

The Silent Village

Seven tourists arrive and gather in a deserted inn. The dinner lies half-prepared in the kitchen. Cards lie on a bridge table. A tap is running aimlessly, overflowing the bath, and yet there is not a living soul in sight.

Two and a Half Men

A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house.

What's My Line?

Quiz show in which a panel of guest celebrities attempt to guess the occupation of people unknown to them.

Metal Mickey

When a boy scientist creates a robot to do household chores, he is unprepared for the mayhem it causes when it comes alive.

The Trip

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon star as fictionalised versions of themselves on a restaurant tour of northern England, Italy, Spain and Greece.

There's Always Juliet

Single play that has been reimagined on several occasions by the BBC and was the inspiration for a movie.

Beryl's Lot

Domestic drama-cum-sitcom about a 'domestic' who begins studying philosophy in order to better herself.

Crusoe

The action-packed adventure of a man who has been shipwrecked on a remote tropical island, and who - along with his companion, must face formidable foes and violent marauders in order to survive.

Comrade Detective

A hard bitten detective seeks vengeance for the murder of his partner.

The Magician

A professional stage magician uses his skills to solve crimes and help the helpless.

The Office (US)

Following the everyday lives of workers at a paper company which are caught on camera for a documentary, this remake of the popular British comedy managed to eclipse its parent show.

Peter Kay's Car Share

Supermarket employee John Redmond finds himself travelling into work with colleague Kayleigh Kitson as part of a work car share scheme. Both have different work ethics, and he is far from prepared for the impact the buddy he is paired with will have.

Andy Pandy

Andy Pandy, with his blue and white striped suit and floppy hat, along with Teddy and Looby Loo, entertained several generations of children

Flowerpot Men

Bill and Ben were the Flowerpot Men who lived in a shed at the bottom of a garden and in between their large flowerpot homes lived Little Weed.

The Roaring Twenties

Reporters search for big scoops in New York City in the 1920s

Perfect Strangers

Can two cousins–one all-American and the other from Mediterranean Europe–share an apartment without driving each other crazy?

Rutland Weekend Television

Eric Idle’s first post-Monty Python project became 'The tiniest show on TV'

The Fall of the House of Usher

“Fear haunts this house - it lurks beyond the candleflame - it whispers down the corridors. Fear of living, fear of dying.”

American Bandstand

The longest-running music programme in US television history

American Dreams

This unique drama explored life and events in the early and mid-1960's through the eyes of a fictional Philadelphia family.