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Bulman

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

Primeval

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 Queen's Traitor

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

Bookish

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

Kate

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

Bob the Builder

"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

Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman

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

Seconds Out

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

B.L. Stryker

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

Playdays

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

Tottering Towers

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

King of the Castle

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

Misfits

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

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

Strangers

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

Byker Grove

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 XYY Man

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

The Borrowers

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

"...and Humanity"

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 Question of Sport

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

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

The New Forest Rustlers

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

Outnumbered

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

The Signalman

A chilling gem of 1970s British television, The Signalman stands as the finest of the Ghost Story for Christmas series — an atmospheric, psychologically rich adaptation of Dickens that still haunts viewers nearly fifty years on

Within These Walls

Set within the stark confines of a women's prison, the series broke new ground with its predominantly female cast, offering a compelling portrait of institutional life, where duty, dignity, and personal conflict simmer beneath a veneer of order

Grimm

Grimm blends police procedural with dark fantasy, weaving folklore and mythology into a modern-day detective drama. Set in Portland, it follows Nick Burkhardt, a homicide cop turned supernatural guardian, navigating a hidden world of monsters and mystery

The Newcomers

Aired between 1965 and 1969, The Newcomers was the BBC's ambitious response to Coronation Street—a socially conscious soap exploring modernisation, class tension, and family upheaval in a fictional East Anglian town facing cultural change

Ballykissangel

Ballykissangel follows Father Peter Clifford, a young English priest adjusting to life in a quirky Irish village, where faith, tradition, and romance collide amid pub banter, church duties, and a community full of secrets

The Monocled Mutineer

Controversial BBC drama that explores the murky legacy of WWI deserter Percy Toplis, blending gripping storytelling with political provocation — and igniting a fierce national debate in the process

Nirvana in Fire

A sweeping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and political intrigue, Nirvana in Fire is a masterfully crafted historical drama that has captivated audiences with its emotional depth and intelligent storytelling