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Drake's Venture

Drake's Venture (1980) Reviews

Drake's Venture

Swashbuckling adventure on the high seas starring John Thaw as Sir Francis Drake during his circumnavigation of the world in the sixteenth century, and the growing alienation between himself and his life-long friend Thomas Doughty

A Warning to the Curious

A Warning to the Curious (1972) Reviews

A Warning to the Curious

A ghostly tale in which a treasure hunter visits the English coast in search of a lost, fabled crown that supposedly helps protect Great Britain against invasion, but uncovers something much more sinister

The Chinese Detective

The Chinese Detective (1981) Reviews

The Chinese Detective

Detective Sergeant John Ho, a maverick British Chinese police officer, solves crimes in and around London's docklands while dealing with occasional prejudice and distrust - from his own community as well as within the police force

Salem's Lot

Salem's Lot (1979) Reviews

Salem's Lot

Ben Mears, a writer, has returned to Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, after 25 years to try to write his next novel, only to find that the town has been invaded by vampires

The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead (2010) Reviews

The Walking Dead

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

Cribb

Cribb (1980) Reviews

Cribb

A Detective Sergeant navigates the challenges of crime-solving in the late 19th century. With its rich depiction of Victorian life and clever storytelling, Cribb earned a place among the classic period crime dramas of British television

Nanny and the Professor

Nanny and the Professor (1970) Reviews

Nanny and the Professor

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?

Frasier

Frasier (1993) Reviews

Frasier

"Frasier is the modern US sitcom at its zenith. Brilliantly written, acted and slickly produced..."

Blake's 7

Blake's 7 (1978) Reviews

Blake's 7

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

Casanova

Casanova (1971) Reviews

Casanova

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

Five Children and It

Five Children and It (1991) Reviews

Five Children and It

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

Tru Calling

Tru Calling (2003) Reviews

Tru Calling

Tru Davies, a morgue worker, relives days when corpses ask for help, giving her a chance to prevent their deaths. But Jack, who shares the same 'gift', believes fate shouldn't be changed

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

The Mary Whitehouse Experience (1990) Reviews

The Mary Whitehouse Experience

A ground-breaking blend of satire, surrealism, and 90s edge, The Mary Whitehouse Experience redefined British sketch comedy and launched four major comedy careers in a riot of wit and irreverence

Grimm

Grimm (2011) Reviews

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

Leave It to Charlie

Leave It to Charlie (1978) Reviews

Leave It to Charlie

A forgotten gem from the late '70s, Leave It to Charlie delivered gentle laughs, rich characterisation, and northern charm

Bill Brand

Bill Brand (1976) Reviews

Bill Brand

Trevor Griffiths’ Bill Brand is a forgotten gem of British television — an electrifying, deeply intelligent drama that asks whether socialism can survive the compromises of power. Here’s why this prophetic political masterpiece still matters today

Orlando

Orlando (1965) Reviews

Orlando

Spun off from the Moroccan-set series Crane, Orlando brought beloved character actor Sam Kydd to centre stage for the first time, starring in this lively 1960s children’s adventure show that transformed him from perennial supporting player into an unlikely teatime hero

A Pyre for Private James

A Pyre for Private James (1966) Reviews

A Pyre for Private James

A jungle clearing in the Far East. A solitary hut. Inside, four soldiers retreat from an all consuming fire. Beyond a burning curtain, stretched out, the blanketed form of a human being

Terri McIntyre

Terri McIntyre (2001) Reviews

Terri McIntyre

Simon Carlyle's comedy drama series about Glaswegian Terri McIntyre, who is the owner of a tanning salon Fan of the Tan but spends most of her time cavorting with other colourful characters in the "Whippet Inn"