Emmerdale is a drama-filled soap opera that follows the lives of the residents in a small village in Yorkshire, England. It explores various relationships, rivalries, and tragedies that occur within the community. The show covers a wide range of themes including family dynamics, romance, crime, and murder.
Downton Abbey follows the lives of the Crawley family, the wealthy owners of the fictional estate Downton Abbey, and their domestic servants. Set in the early 20th century, the series explores the complex relationships between the aristocracy and their employees, as well as the social changes happening in England at the time.
Heartbeat is a comedy, crime, and drama TV show set in 1960s Northern England. It follows the story of a police constable in the North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield.
All Creatures Great and Small is a comedic and dramatic TV show set in rural Yorkshire during the 1930s and 1940s. It revolves around the lives of a group of veterinary professionals and their experiences in a country veterinary practice. The show explores the challenges they face while caring for various animals, the relationships they build with their clients, and the personal trials they encounter. Based on the popular novel and memoir, All Creatures Great and Small shows the countless heartwarming and humorous moments that occur in the veterinary profession as they navigate through life in a close-knit rural community.
All Creatures Great & Small (2020) follows the adventures of James Herriot, a young veterinarian who moves to the rural Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s. He faces the challenges of caring for a variety of animals, forming relationships with the locals, and navigating the intricacies of small-town life.
Wallace and Gromit, inventors and best friends, run a vegetable security and humane pest control business called 'Anti-Pesto'. They are faced with the challenge of protecting the town's vegetables from rabbits until the annual giant vegetable growing contest. However, when a giant werewolf-like rabbit starts wreaking havoc, they must capture the creature and win the heart of Lady Tottington. In a series of chaotic events, they discover that Wallace has become the Were-Rabbit, and with the help of Gromit, they save the day and turn Tottington Hall into a wildlife refuge for rabbits.
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.
The New Statesman is a dark comedy TV show set in Yorkshire, England. It follows the life of a selfish and nasty megalomaniac who is a member of parliament. The show explores themes of greed, surrealism, transgender issues, and politics. It features a laugh track and parodies the British political system. The main character's relationships, including his marriage and bisexuality, are also central to the plot.
Happy Valley follows Catherine Cawood, a strong-willed police sergeant in Yorkshire who seeks justice for her daughter's rape and battles her own personal demons.
Barbara is a British sitcom starring Gwen Taylor in the title role. A pilot was broadcast in 1995, and three series were then televised from 1999 to 2003. It was made by Central Television, and filmed at their Lenton Lane studios in Nottingham in front of a live studio audience. The majority of location scenes for the series were filmed in various suburbs of Nottingham, including Mapperley and West Bridgford, with other scenes filmed around Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Despite winning awards and respectable viewing figures, it was axed by ITV in 2003.
Dalziel & Pascoe follows the investigations of Detective Superintendent Andrew Dalziel and his partner, Detective Inspector Peter Pascoe, as they solve murder cases in Yorkshire. They have an odd-couple dynamic and often clash in their methods and personalities. The show explores their working relationship and personal lives while delving into the complexities of each case.
Where the Heart Is is a British TV show set in a small town in Northern England. The story revolves around a sister-in-law who works as a nurse at the local health center in the fictional town. The show explores the dynamics of family relationships, particularly a husband-wife relationship, in the context of rural life in Yorkshire. The plot unfolds over the course of the 1990s and 2000s, providing a glimpse into the changing times and challenges faced by the characters.
Fat Friends was an ITV drama, following a group of overweight people, their laughter and pain and addresses the absurdities of dieting in our modern age. The drama looks at people and how they relate to one another and use body weight as an excuse for all sorts of failings in their relationships, or not living their lives to the full. Four of the cast, Ruth Jones, James Corden, Sheridan Smith and Alison Steadman, went on to appear in Gavin & Stacey.
When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners. Ginger, the determined chicken, has been trying to flee the coop with the help of two rats, Nick and Fetcher. When Mrs. Tweedy realizes her failing farm, Ginger convinces the other hens to speed up their escape efforts. A Rhode Island Red rooster named Rocky crashes into the coop and the hens believe he can teach them how to fly. Rock's wing is injured, but he puts the chickens through exercises to buy them time. As Mr. Tweedy assembles a machine, Ginger and the chickens work on building a plane. When Mr. Tweedy kidnaps Ginger to test the machine, Rocky rescues her and sabotages the machine. The chickens finish their plane just as Mr. Tweedy repairs the pie machine. In a revolt, the chickens tie up Mr. Tweedy and escape in the plane, with Mrs. Tweedy in pursuit. Rocky and Ginger save the day, and the chickens find refuge in a bird sanctuary. Rocky and Ginger become a couple, while Nick and Fetcher plan to start their own chicken farm.
No Angels is a critically acclaimed British television comedy drama series, produced by the independent production company World Productions for Channel 4, which ran for three series from 2004 to 2006. It was devised by Toby Whithouse.
Wire in the Blood follows the story of a police psychologist and criminal profiler who helps solve serial killer crimes in Yorkshire, England. Based on a novel, the show explores forensic psychology, investigations, and the teamwork involved in catching murderers.
Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain, David and Jack, are attacked by a werewolf in a small village. Jack is killed, and David wakes up in a London hospital. He starts experiencing strange dreams and is visited by Jack's ghost, who warns him that he will transform into a werewolf at the next full moon. David falls in love with his nurse, Alex, but struggles with the growing realization that he is capable of committing violent acts. As the full moon approaches, David transforms into a werewolf and goes on a killing spree. Eventually, David is shot and killed by the police.
During the Second World War, a group of children are evacuated to a Yorkshire village. They meet a young soldier who, like them, is far away from home.
The sweeping rags to riches story of the Hardacres, a working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire who strike it rich and move from a grimy fish dock to a vast estate.
Last Tango in Halifax follows the story of Alan and Celia, two widowed septuagenarians who rediscover their love for each other after being reunited through Facebook. As they navigate the ups and downs of their unexpected second chance at love, their respective families also face their own trials and tribulations. Set in Northern England, this feel-good series explores themes of romance, blended families, and the complexities of modern relationships.