Top of the Pops is a popular British music show that aired from 1964 to 2006. It featured live performances, music videos, and interviews with popular artists. The show had a significant impact on the music industry and showcased the latest trends in pop music. Although some episodes from the early years are partially lost, it remains a cultural phenomenon.
Doctor Who is a sci-fi TV show about a Time Lord known as The Doctor who travels through time and space in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The Doctor encounters various aliens, monsters, and beings from different planets, often saving the world or the universe from imminent danger. Along the way, The Doctor forms deep relationships with their human companions and faces the challenges of their dark past.
The Only Way Is Essex follows the lives of a group of glamorous and ambitious individuals from the county of Essex in the United Kingdom. The show captures their relationships, personal struggles, and the glamorous lifestyle they lead.
Last of the Summer Wine follows the antics of a trio of friends who spend their time wandering around the village, getting into mischief and enjoying the idiosyncratic conversations in the local cafe. Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, the show captures the carefree and humorous moments of their lives.
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
The Old Grey Whistle Test is an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco Two", which had been running since January 1970, while continuing to feature non-chart music. It was devised by BBC producer Rowan Ayers. According to presenter Bob Harris, the programme derived its name from a Tin Pan Alley phrase from years before. When they got the first pressing of a record they would play it to people they called the old greys—doormen in grey suits. The songs they could remember and whistle, having heard it just once or twice, had passed the old grey whistle test.
Crossroads is a British television soap opera set in a fictional motel near Birmingham, England. Created by Hazel Adair and Peter Ling, the commercial ITV network originally broadcast the series between 1964 and 1988. Produced by ATV and later by Central it became a byword for cheap production values, particularly in the 1970s and early 1980s. The series was revived in a glossier version by Carlton Television in 2001, but was again cancelled in 2003. The original theme tune was composed by Tony Hatch, and notably covered by Paul McCartney & Wings on their 1975 album Venus and Mars. A new version, which was first aired in 1987 when the series was relaunched as Crossroads, Kings Oak, was composed by Raf Ravenscroft and Max Early.
This is Your Life is a British biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 American show of the same name. It was hosted by Eamonn Andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Michael Aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. It returned in 2007 as a one-off special presented by Trevor McDonald, which to date was its most recent airing. In the show the host surprises a special guest, before taking them through their life with the assistance of the 'big red book'. Both celebrities and non-celebrities have been 'victims' of the show. The show was originally broadcast live, and over its run it has alternated between being broadcast on the BBC and on ITV.
Britain's Got Talent is a reality TV show that features various talented individuals competing for a chance to perform at the Royal Variety Performance. The show includes auditions, live performances, and a panel of judges who provide feedback and decide the fate of the contestants.
Peaky Blinders is a crime drama TV show set in Birmingham, England, in the aftermath of World War I. It follows the Shelby crime family led by Tommy Shelby as they navigate the world of gangsters, corruption, and violence in their pursuit of power and wealth. The show explores themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of the Shelby's criminal activities.
Loose Women is a long-running British talk show that features a panel of female presenters who discuss a wide range of topics such as current events, relationships, and everyday issues. The show is known for its lively conversations, humorous discussions, and spontaneous moments. With a live audience, the show provides a platform for women to express themselves and share their opinions. Loose Women has become a popular and influential show, creating a space for women's voices to be heard.
Black Mirror is a TV show that delves into the dark side of technology and its effects on society. It presents a series of standalone episodes, each telling a unique and thought-provoking story set in a near-future or alternative reality. Themes of privacy, dystopia, connection, dehumanization, and unintended consequences are explored through a mix of drama, satire, and psychological thriller elements.
Top Gear is a popular TV show that features a trio of presenters as they test drive various cars, compete in challenges, and go on exciting road trips. With its mix of comedy, adventure, and sport, Top Gear has become a beloved series for car enthusiasts around the world.
Brookside is a drama TV show set in Liverpool, England. It revolves around the lives of families living in a small community. The show explores family relationships and portrays relationship drama in a soap opera format.
8 Out of 10 Cats is a British comedy game show that features celebrity panelists and opinion polls. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the show combines witty banter, hilarious insights, and competitive challenges.
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners. Jonathan Steed - an urbane, proper gentleman spy - teams with various assistants throughout the series' run, including Dr. David Keel, Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King, to repeatedly save the world from diabolical schemes plotted by equally diabolical evil-doers (among them robots and man-eating monsters).
Whose Line Is It Anyway? is a comedy show where British comedians engage in improvised sketches, games, and songs based on audience suggestions.
The Bill is a British TV show that follows the daily lives of police officers in East End London. It focuses on their investigations, relationships, and challenges as they deal with crimes, murders, and other incidents in the area.
Dickinson's Real Deal is an ITV, UK modern antiques and collectables television programme presented by David Dickinson. It is broadcast on ITV as part of the afternoon schedule, and is repeated on sister channel ITV3. An American version of the show, simply titled Real Deal, was aired for one series on History, produced by Zodiak USA. The elements are the same except that the US show lacks the on-screen host for intervention on the deals.
The Chase is a British quiz game show that has been running for several years. Contestants have to answer general knowledge questions as quickly as possible to outrun a quiz professional known as The Chaser. The show is known for its fast-paced format, high-stakes cash prize, and witty banter between the host and contestants.