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Billy Liar

Billy Liar (1973)

Billy Liar

Adapted from the highly successful novel/play/film by successful writing team Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall, this version of Billy Liar was updated by them to make it more relevant to the early 1970s.

Bionic Woman

Bionic Woman (Reboot) (2007)

Bionic Woman

This NBC reimagining of the 1970s mega-hit series starring British actress Michelle Ryan as a young woman whose life is saved by the implementation of enhanced bionics was short lived. NBC missed a trick in not giving it a fair chance to fully develop...

Birds of a Feather

Birds Of A Feather (1989)

Birds of a Feather

Sitcom in which sisters Sharon and Tracey are left alone to fend for themselves following each of their husband's imprisonment for armed robbery. As if that wasn't bad enough, they also have to contend with nosey next door neighbour, Dorien.

A Bit of a Do

A Bit Of A Do (1989)

A Bit of a Do

Set in a small Yorkshire town where everybody knows everybody else's business, 'A Bit Of A Do' gave another British comedy writer the chance to poke fun at one of the country's favourite preoccupations - class distinction.

B.J. and the Bear tv series

B.J. and the Bear (1978)

B.J. and the Bear tv series

American action comedy about a truck driver and his pet chimpanzee, made the same year as the movie 'Convoy', when the CB radio and 'trucking' craze was at its peak

The Black and White Minstrel Show

The Black and White Minstrel Show (1957)

The Black and White Minstrel Show

A firm Saturday night favourite for many years The Black and White Minstrel Show, a mixture of American deep South music previously popularised by internationally famous vaudeville stars such as the great Al Jolson.

Black Arrow

Black Arrow (1972)

Black Arrow

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.