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1. Absolute Beginners (1986)
PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
In London in 1958, a young photographer seeks media stardom to keep the love of a beautiful, aspiring fashion designer.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Patsy Kensit, Eddie O'Connell, David Bowie, James Fox
Votes: 3,735 | Gross: $0.93M
2. Homecoming (1948)
Approved | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
At the end of WW2, aboard a repatriation ship, an Army doctor reminisces about his war years while being interviewed by a reporter.
Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Clark Gable, Lana Turner, Anne Baxter, John Hodiak
Votes: 1,094
3. Return to Jurassic Park: Dawn of a New Era (2011 Video)
25 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Laurent Bouzereau | Stars: Steven Spielberg, Michael Crichton, Kathleen Kennedy, Stan Winston
Votes: 68
4. The Most Courageous Raid of WWII (2011 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, History, War
The story of the Cockleshell Heroes, who raided Nazi-occupied Bordeaux in 1942.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: Paddy Ashdown, M.R.D. Foot, Norman Colley, Jeanne Baudray
Votes: 28
5. Our Finest Hours (2020)
Documentary
Britain faces its biggest challenge since World War II. This series takes a look at how people from all walks of life have responded to extraordinary times with kindness and resilience whether during the Blitz or the Coronavirus pandemic.
Star: Sophie Raworth
6. Strife with Father (1950)
7 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Two English sparrows adopt the homely hayseed, Beaky Buzzard. Later, his adoptive father tries to teach the dolt to catch chickens.
Director: Robert McKimson | Stars: Mel Blanc, Tedd Pierce, Marian Richman
Votes: 290
7.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Bang
(1993)
TV-14 | Comedy
Thanks to Sharon leaving the gas on, Tracey's kitchen goes up in smoke so Dorien, looking for an escape from visiting her mother-in-law, lets the sisters spend the weekend with her whilst ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Kinane | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Ian Brimble
Votes: 30
8.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Lazarus Experiment
(2007)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The famous Dr Lazarus has appeared to discover the secret of eternal youth - but do his experiments hide a sinister secret?
Director: Richard Clark | Stars: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Reggie Yates
Votes: 7,407
9.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
While the British continue to rely on night bombing the American forces attempt to use more dangerous but more precise daylight bombing to interdict German military production and crush the national will.
Director: Ted Childs | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Hamish Mahaddie, Arthur Harris, Lore Thran
Votes: 401
10.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Romesh Ranganathan, Maisie Adam, James O'Brien
(2020)
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Guest presenter Romesh Ranganathan and team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by comedian Maisie Adam and chat show host James O'Brien for this edition of the topical panel show.
Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Maisie Adam
Votes: 15
11.
Great British Railway Journeys (2010– )
Episode:
Blaenau Ffestiniog to Barmouth
(2021)
29 min | Documentary
In the mountains of Snowdonia, Michael visits an abandoned mine that protected the National Gallery's priceless art collection during WWII. He then heads to the coast to visit the seaside towns of Porthmadog, Portmeirion and Barmouth.
Director: Cassie Farrell | Star: Michael Portillo
Votes: 8
12.
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022– )
Episode:
Lights, Camera, Murder!
(2022)
TV-PG | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A TV crew has arrived to use St Vincent's Convent as a location for a spy thriller. The filming becomes all too real when a live gun is fired instead of a replica. Sister Boniface deduces that the bullet was meant for the producer.
Director: Merlyn Rice | Stars: Stephanie Booth, Andrew Scarborough, Ingvild Lakou, Jim Sturgeon
Votes: 286
13.
Inside the Factory (2015– )
Episode:
Chairs
(2022)
59 min | Documentary, History
Gregg visits the Ercol factory in Buckinghamshire to see production of a Windsor chair. Cherry looks at how sitting too much could be bad for our health. Ruth learns how furniture made during The Blitz still influences today's designs.
Directors: Ben Rowland, Rob Silver, Gavin Ahern | Stars: Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey, Ruth Goodman
Votes: 10
14.
World War II in Colour (2009)
Episode:
Britain at Bay
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
Germany makes critical errors during the bombing of Britain.
Stars: Robert Powell, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Erich Raeder
Votes: 312
15.
Hart of Dixie (2011–2015)
Episode:
Something to Talk About
(2014)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When Zoe learns that Wade is interested in dating someone close to her, she tries everything she can do to put a stop to it. Lavon enlists George to help save BlueBell from merging with ... See full summary »
Director: Mary Lou Belli | Stars: Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel
Votes: 252
16.
Pastor Mike Online (2011– )
Episode:
Temple of the Antichrist Continued
(2013)
90 min | News, Talk-Show
Star: Michael Hoggard
17.
Person of Interest (2011–2016)
Episode:
A House Divided
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While Reese and Shaw search for Finch and a way to stop Decima, The Machine gives them 5 new numbers.
Director: Chris Fisher | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi
Votes: 3,159
18.
La revue des feuilletons (1963– )
Episode:
L'interview de l'homme invisible
(1963)
13 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Pierre Tchernia | Stars: Pierre Tchernia, Claude Bertrand, Jacques Fabbri, Pascal Bressy
19.
The Repair Shop (2017– )
Episode:
Accordion
(2017)
Documentary, Reality-TV
An 80-year-old accordion that helped maintain morale during the Blitz, a 50-year-old flying fish and a hand-made clock made by a blind man are among the treasured family heirlooms brought back to life by the experts.
Directors: Alice Wylie, Emma Walsh, George Vernon | Stars: Jay Blades, Steven Fletcher, William Kirk, Kirsten Ramsay
Votes: 37
20.
Rick Steves' Europe (2000–2023)
Episode:
London: Historic and Dynamic
(2012)
TV-G | 24 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
In London, we'll ponder royal tombs in Westminster Abbey, discover treasures in the British Library, enjoy the vibrant evening scene in Soho, uncover Churchill's secret WWII headquarters, and straddle the Prime Meridian at Greenwich.
Director: Simon Griffith | Star: Rick Steves
Votes: 27
21.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
The House for the Rising Sons
(2017)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy
It's Christmas in Chigwell and Tracey's plans could upset harmony in the household. Sharon finds a novel way of doing her Christmas shopping and Dorien has a mystery to solve.
Director: Martin Dennis | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Samuel James
Votes: 22
22.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Abraham Stern (No. 100)
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Red goes on the hunt for a legendary treasure; Liz studies the methods of one of the Blacklist's most dangerous criminals.
Director: Andrew McCarthy | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,434