A troubled, abused child is evacuated to the countryside at the outbreak of the Second World War to live with a reclusive and grumpy old man. Both the victims of tragic circumstances, they soon develop a close bond
Six-part BBC2 series about the professional and personal lives of a Welsh lifeboat crew and their tight-knit community in a small seaside village which was adapted from a novel by Alun Richards and starred Philip Madoc and Glyn Owen
A team of con-merchants (known as grifters) steal from the greedy. "The con is on."
Swashbuckling adventure set during the English Civil War - seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell
Two passengers discover a dead body on a train - they rush off to find a railway official, but when they return with a guard the body has gone and they are indignantly told not to play childish pranks in this 'lost' BBC comedy-thriller
Long lost six part BBC serial about a man who commits the perfect murder only for his deed to have unexpected consequences. 'Full of suspense and a great deal of humour - in some cases rather macabre'
Superior comedy that pulled no punches in addressing the realities of growing old, whilst treating its core characters in a positive way, proving that not only did life begin at forty it also went on well into the 50's, 60's and beyond.
British spy series starring Michael Jayston as a covert operative who is sent on various missions across the globe to retrieve missing documentation, prevent secrets from falling into the hands of the enemy, or eliminate those whom Her Majesty's Government wishes to disappear
Gripping BBC adaptation of Dostoevsky's timeless masterpiece, starring John Hurt as Raskolnikov, a troubled young student who grapples with his philosophical beliefs and the chilling consequences of his actions
With critical acclaim, multiple prestigious awards including International Emmys and a Peabody Award, and a lasting legacy, The Kumars at No. 42 was a trailblazer in British television
One of the most iconic British quiz shows of the late 20th century, and for good reason. It was a unique blend of intelligence, physical skill, and mental agility, setting it apart from the typical trivia-based quiz shows of its time
Over three hours of Saturday morning children's entertainment originally presented by Andi Peters – fresh from the Broom Cupboard – and Emma Forbes, which later entered the height of its popularity when it was presented by Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston
A retired housewife decides to become a private investigator. With assistance from a reformed shoplifter and her husband Robert, combined with her own common sense, Hetty is confident she can solve any case
A successful police drama that aired for 12 series on BBC One from 1996 to 2007. However, if it had stayed on ITV when initially produced as a three-part miniseries titled A Pinch of Snuff, it might have only been remembered as an abject failure
Following the success of Hogfather, Terry Pratchett's earlier Discworld novels were adapted for the small screen. Blending fantasy and comedy, the story follows a naïve tourist and an incompetent wizard who are roped into a series of misadventures
1955 and a motley crew of draftees are enlisted into the RAF to do their National Service with comedic consequences.
Casting a fresh look on a timeless legend, this exciting, action-packed series focused on the interpersonal dynamics and relationships that define Lois, Clark and Superman. 'The first love triangle with only two people.'
"Take two relatively harmless compounds, say nitro and glycerine, mix them together and you have a very potent combination."
A fun, retro-style cartoon where a dog and his friends tackle different villains and monsters, all presented in a charming, pixelated animation style that was cutting-edge for its time.
Sid Stone is a London cab driver who often gets tangled up in the problems of others, usually through no fault of his own, in a rare straight role for Sid James. With only one episode surviving, we see how far this particular taxi will take us
As Professor Everett's fifth housekeeper in a year quits in utter frustration at trying to keep order in his chaotic household, a new, uninvited one, presents herself at his front door. But how did she know she would be needed?
Preceding 'Baywatch' by over ten years, 'Chopper Squad' was an Australian action/adventure series which featured sun, surf and beachside rescues
A man is persuaded to move into a house by its previous (dead) owners. The first fantasy series to appear on US television found its way to the small screen from a 1930's novel
The mere mention of this series name is likely to bring a very large smile to the faces of British sitcom fans, for The Good Life is one of the few series that is considered a true classic.
Richie Rich, a half-witted permanently out of work actor who considers himself a "veritable superstar", keeps company with his faithless permanently drunk minder Eddie Catflap and his agent Ralph Filthy, in this cult British comedy from Ben Elton
Lavish drama series set in the world of haute couture in the 1920s.
A one-off comedy show that reunited two of the regulars from That Was The Week That Was.
The exploits of a pensioner and his long-suffering wife in their battle against the trials of modern life.
A young surgeon from a small town, who has autism and Savant syndrome and has the ability to note minute details and changes, as well as possessing a near photographic memory, is recruited into the surgical unit of a prestigious hospital in California
Gripping action-drama thriller revolving around a non-NATO nuclear missile being fired from Turkey at the USSR, which leads to an automatic Soviet response as it is perceived as a NATO strike. Can continued escalation be avoided?