Reviews

Vanity Fair
2018 United Kingdom

Historical drama miniseries based on the 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackeray

Variety Parade
1953 United Kingdom

Variety show that attempted to bring back the music-hall spirit of the Victorian era.

Vegas TV series
1978 United States

A suave private investigator navigates the glitz and danger of 1970s Las Vegas, with a guest cast that is a veritible Who's Who of American talent, solving crimes with charm and style in a city that never sleeps

Vendetta
1966 United Kingdom

Underworld investigations by an ex-Mafia man turned investigator.

Vera
2011 United Kingdom

Gripping British crime drama set against the scenic landscapes of Northumberland, the series starred Brenda Blethyn as homicide DCI Vera Stanhope, known for her sharp wit, irascible nature and keen instincts - the vital traits required to solve each gruesome case

Veronica Mars
2004 United States

American teen noir mystery drama set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. After her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county Sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries

Versailles
2015 France, Canada

Louis XIV, King of France, decides to construct the greatest palace in the world - Versailles. However budget problems and political affairs become a hindrance to his plans.

A Very British Coup
1988 United Kingdom

Disaster befalls the UK under a seemingly corrupt Conservative government. The Labour Party is elected - but committed to radical change, under a firmly left-wing leader. That's not supposed to happen. Who will save the traditional rulers?

A Very Peculiar Practice
1986 United Kingdom

BBC comedy-drama series by Andrew Davies inspired by his experiences as a lecturer at the University of Warwick.

A Very Secret Service/Au Service de la France
2015 France

It is the height of the Cold War and the position of France as a major colonial power is in crisis. Faced with the independence of Algeria, French society is also changing, with a rising counterculture exemplified by new music, new fashions, growing feminism and New Wave cinema

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer
1990 United Kingdom

Vic Reeves Big Night Out was perhaps one of the most weird and wonderful comedies to come out of the 1990s, but the origins of the show started way before that...

Vicar of Dibley
1994 United Kingdom

Sitcom set in the fictional village of Dibley, which is assigned a female vicar, much to the consternation of the Chairman of the Parish Council.

Vice Versa
1981 United Kingdom

A young schoolboy swaps bodies with his father, a successful business man.

Victoria Regina
1964 United Kingdom

Peter Wildeblood's adaptation of Laurence Housman's Victoria Regina was broadcast in 1964 as four individual plays and starred Patricia Routledge who portrayed four ages of the monarch.

Vietnam
1987 Australia

A stunningly powerful re-enactment of the bitterly controversial issue of Australia's involvement in what was perceived as an American war

The View from Daniel Pike
1971 United Kingdom

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

Vikings
2013 United States

Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norse hero, is a mere farmer who rises up to become a fearless warrior and commander of the Vikings...

Villains TV series
1972 United Kingdom

Nine prisoners escape from prison and go on the run. But can they escape capture?

Virgin of the Secret Service
1968 United Kingdom

In the Edwardian twilight of 1907, English Captain Robert Virgin of the Royal Dragoons, is intent on defending the British Empire, or what remains of it, on behalf of the British Secret Service

Virgin River
2019 United States

Seeking a fresh start, a nurse practitioner moves from Los Angeles to a remote town thinking it will be the perfect place to start afresh. But she soon doscivers that small-town living isn't as simple as she expected...

The Virginian
1962 United States

Set on the Shiloh Ranch in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the stories centred around the ranch foreman known only as The Virginian and his impulsive young friend, Trampas.

Vision On
1964 United Kingdom

British children's television programme designed specifically for deaf and hearing children.

W1A
2014 United Kingdom

Ian Fletcher, formerly the Head of the Olympic Deliverance Commission, has taken up the position of Head of Values at the BBC in this BAFTA-winning comedy series.

Wacky Races
1968 United States

Animated series where contestants lined up each week to claim the title of the 'World's Wackiest Racer.'

Wagon Train
1957 United States

The adventures of a wagon train as it makes its way from Missouri to California.

Waiting for God
1990 United Kingdom

Diana and Tom are two cantankerous residents at a retirement home who keep the staff, especially slimy manager Harvey, very much on their toes.

Walker, Texas Ranger
1993 United States

Chuck Norris stars as a member of the Texas Ranger Division, keeping law and order in the Code of the Old West - utilising his skills as a martial arts expert - of course

The Walking Dead
2010 United States

Post-apocalyptic horror series based on the comic book of the same name which ran for 11 seasons and inspired several spin-offs