1990s BBC adaptation of E. Nesbit's fantasy children's novel about four siblings who discover a grumpy sand fairy, the Psammead, who grants daily wishes—often with unexpected consequences
Series based on Richmal Crompton’s Just William books, starring young Dennis Waterman as the scruffy, mischievous schoolboy William Brown, the eternally eleven-year-old ringleader of chaos
Broadcast by BBC Scotland between 1971 and 1973, The View from Daniel Pike is one of those regional dramas that managed to be both quietly groundbreaking and criminally overlooked outside its home turf
At first sight there appears to be no apparent reason why Redlow Comprehensive School should be different from any other school of its kind. Until, that is, a strange television transmission has one pupil walking a tightrope of fear.
In the breathtaking Swiss Alps, a spirited orphan melts her stern uncle’s heart with resilience and optimism, in this faithful retelling of a beloved classic
"...And so Dr. Beckett finds himself leaping from life to life, striving to put right what once went wrong and hoping each time that his next leap will be the leap home."
Where Gerry Anderson's marionette marvels like Supercar and Fireball XL5 tend to dominate the discussion, it is both baffling and unfortunate that Space Patrol, a sharply written, genuinely imaginative puppet series from the same era, has remained so often overlooked
Long before The X-Files brought conspiracies and the paranormal into the mainstream, British television quietly launched its own cerebral and unsettling take on psychic investigation
French series that follows two French Air Force pilots: the straight-laced and dutiful Michel Tanguy and his eccentric, bumbling, yet endearing wingman, Ernest Laverdure, which became a cult hit when it was dubbed into English and shown on the BBC
"Anarchy, acts of terror, crimes against the public. To combat it I've got special men - experts from the army, the police, from every service. These are The Professionals."
Two feisty flatmates navigate love, work, and friendship in 1970s Liverpool. The Liver Birds—witty, warm, and wonderfully of its time. A true British sitcom classic!
Roguish but loveable antique dealer who would happily fleece the unscrupulous dealers he encountered, whilst ensuring that those who had fallen victim to the sharks received what was rightfully their due.
When two curious teenagers stumble upon a time rift, they find themselves propelled into past and future eras, uncovering hidden truths, secret experiments and mind-bending mysteries, in this thrilling 70s teenage drama
A diverse group of international students hilariously struggles to learn English under their exasperated teacher. Despite criticism for stereotypes, it gained a cult following in countries learning English
Inspector Leach probes the brutal murder of an elderly widow in her Gull's Point home. A failed suicide, a false theft charge, an out-of-service hotel lift and a tennis star's love life intersect, culminating in a bizarre mass murder plot
Agatha Christie's delightfully twisty tale of amateur sleuths, deadly secrets, and one unforgettable question. Bobby Jones discovers a gravely injured man at the foot of a cliff. With his last breath, the stranger utters a baffling question: "Why didn’t they ask Evans?"
Gripping US drama following the staff of a New York based public hospital as they challenge bureaucracy and fight to provide exceptional care to their patients, and where one determined medical director dares to ask, "How can I help?"
Banned? Almost. Forgotten? Never. The sexy, shocking series that redefined British television was Dennis Potter's Casanova, the 1970s drama that had the country blushing
Seen as an indictment of society's inability to care for its outcasts, Edna, The Inebriate Woman was a stirring piece of televisual drama that was made all the more powerful by Patricia Hayes' superb performance of a woman trying to hold on to the last vestiges of her dignity
Murder, mystery, and mesmerizing landscapes! Rosemary & Thyme (Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris) offer crime-solving with a picturesque twist
A Victorian house is haunted by a malevolent force in this unsettling blend of psychological drama and ghost story, laced with themes of identity, loss, and the seductive pull of the past
"More Morse than Regan, Dalgliesh is an intensely cerebral and private person who writes poetry, lives in an expensive flat above the Thames at Queenhithe and drives a Jaguar."
Welcome to the world's most unusual detective agency. Randall and Hopkirk take on any case — dead or alive. And while Mr. Hopkirk may be deceased, he’s far from retired!
Arrr, listen up, ye scallywags! Captain Pugwash be the finest, bumblin’ pirate to ever sail the high seas aboard the Black Pig! With his trusty crew, he be always gettin’ tangled up in misadventures—blast that sneaky Cut-Throat Jake!
The last major British serial to be filmed in black and white...The series chronicled the saga of a London merchant family between 1879-1926.
Teenage adventure series. Black Arrow was a lone figure of mystery who protected the poor against greedy warrior barons fighting for power and influence throughout the 15th century Wars of the Roses.
Based on Edgar Wallace's short stories, this classic British series introduces the mild-mannered yet razor-sharp Mr. Reeder—whose mastery of criminal psychology makes him the ultimate nemesis of London’s most devious lawbreakers
Meet Smith: Apprentice highwayman, living in fear of being nubbed by the hangman on Tyburn Tree. He lifted a document from a man's pocket and shortly after, the man was murdered. Now Smith is on the run from the law and in mortal danger of his life...
Spaceships, galactic empires, and a ragtag crew of freedom fighters, Star Wars it wasn't, but Blake's 7 blazed its dark toned, morally ambiguous trail across our screens from 1978 to 1981
Coming to you from "Beautiful Downtown Burbank," Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In was a madcap hour of slapstick comedy, stand-up gags and satirical sketches all set against a flower power influenced backdrop of vivid colours