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.
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.
Rip Off Britain is a BBC One series which exposes Britain's rip-offs and helps consumers. It began on 30 November 2009, presented by former news journalists Angela Rippon, Gloria Hunniford and Jennie Bond. Newsreader Julia Somerville replaced Bond from series three. From the second series onwards, the show was remade into cut-down editions of 30 minutes which air in a prime time slot on Friday evenings.
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.
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.
How We Used to Live is a British educational historical television drama written by Freda Kelsall and sometimes narrated by Redvers Kyle and John Crosse, both employed as continuity announcers at Yorkshire Television at the time of production. Production began in 1968 at the YTV studios in Leeds. The series traced the lives and fortunes of various fictional Yorkshire families from the Victorian era until the 1960s, in and around the fictional town of Bradley, using self-contained short dramas interspersed with archive footage.
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.
ChuckleVision follows the misadventures of Paul and Barry Chuckle, two brothers who work a variety of odd jobs and always find themselves in hilarious mishaps. With their trademark catchphrase and mustached charm, the duo brings laughter and slapstick comedy to audiences of all ages.
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.
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.
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.
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire in the north of England whose loyalty to the team, the game and each other far exceeds their chances of ever winning the championship.
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.
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.
Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt! is an ITV sitcom that ran from 1974 to 1977 starring Bill Maynard as the council labourer, Scarsdale Working Men’s Club secretary, hapless handyman and all-round public nuisance Selwyn Froggitt. It was created by Roy Clarke, who wrote the pilot episode transmitted in 1974, though the series was mostly written by Alan Plater. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television With outdoor location filming of the series filmed in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire and Elvington, North Yorkshire
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates follows the adventures of Hetty Wainthropp, a sixty-something housewife who decides to become a private detective after her children leave home. Set in Yorkshire, Hetty takes on various cases, ranging from thefts and missing persons to more complex crimes. With the help of her teenage assistant and her husband, Hetty navigates the world of investigation, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries along the way.
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.
Set in the 1830s in Yorkshire, Gentleman Jack tells the story of Anne Lister, a land-owner who defies societal norms by openly leading a lesbian lifestyle. Based on a true story, the series explores Anne's relationships, her struggles with her own identity, and her determination to live life on her own terms.
Observational documentary series following auctioneer Angus Ashworth and his staff throughout the process from house viewings to auction day as they travel around the UK looking for antiques and collectables to sell.
At Home with the Braithwaites is a comedy-drama series that follows the story of the Braithwaite family, who become millionaires overnight after the mother, Alison, mistakenly wins the lottery. The series explores the effects of newfound wealth on their lives, relationships, and interactions with the people around them. It delves into themes of deceit, infidelity, dysfunctional family dynamics, and the challenges of maintaining a facade of normalcy in the face of life-changing circumstances.