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1. Baseball (1994–2010)
TV-PG | 104 min | Documentary, History, Sport
A documentary on the history of the sport with major topics including Afro-American players, player/team owner relations and the resilience of the game.
Stars: Daniel Okrent, George F. Will, John Chancellor, Doris Kearns Goodwin
Votes: 4,734
2.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2004– )
Episode:
Derek Jacobi
(2015)
Documentary, Biography, History
Actor Derek Jacobi grew up in Walthamstow, where his parents ran a market stall. But a clue in his mother's family tree hints at a more colourful past - his great-grandmother's name was ... See full summary »
Director: Helen Williamson | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Cherie Lunghi, Helen Mirren, Anne Reid
Votes: 53
3. The Civil War (1990)
TV-14 | 76 min | Documentary, History, War
A comprehensive survey of the American Civil War.
Stars: David McCullough, Sam Waterston, Julie Harris, Jason Robards
Votes: 18,432
4. The Golden Compass: Meet the Cast (2008 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
A set of interviews with all main characters in the film.
Stars: Jim Carter, Tom Courtenay, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott
Votes: 16
5.
Imagine (2003– )
Episode:
Being Hamlet
(2006)
TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, History
Director: Rupert Edwards | Stars: Alan Yentob, Vaneshran Arumugam, Simon Russell Beale, Michael Bogdanov
Votes: 8
6.
Vicious (2013–2016)
Episode:
Wedding
(2015)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy
The wedding day brings the whole group together but as always, it doesn't go to plan.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Frances de la Tour, Iwan Rheon
Votes: 245
7.
The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
Episode:
The Night
(2016)
TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Moon examines dreams of Elmore residents.
Director: Mic Graves | Stars: Jacob Hopkins, Terrell Ransom Jr., Kyla Rae Kowalewski, Teresa Gallagher
Votes: 453
8. I, Claudius (1976)
Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed
Votes: 19,343
9. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
10. Wilfred (2000)
14 min | Animation, Short, Drama
The story of war poet Wilfred Owen, told through a combination of live action and animation.
Director: Peter M. Kershaw | Stars: Michael Higgs, Edward Price, Alan Gordon, Karl Morgan
Votes: 34
11.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
The Better Angels of Our Nature (1865)
(1990)
TV-PG | 68 min | Documentary, History, War
The North celebrated Lee's surrender and the end of the war. On April 14, Good Friday, John Wilkes Booth learned that President Lincoln, General Grant and others were to attend a play at ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Barbara Fields, Shelby Foote, James Symington
Votes: 348
12.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Hail Who?
(1976)
Not Rated | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History
Caligula has not only made his horse a senator but has turned the palace into a brothel, selling off senators and their wives for sex. Although scared of him - and getting thrown into a ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Jo Rowbottom, Sheila White
Votes: 383
13.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Poison Is Queen
(1976)
Not Rated | 51 min | Biography, Drama, History
Germanicus returns from Germania in triumph and he and Claudius catch up on family news - Claudius now has a son but is not enjoying married life. He tells Germanicus what Postumus had ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 405
14.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Reign of Terror
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Sejanus divorces his wife in order to marry Livilla but Tiberius refuses permission and suggests that he marries Livilla's daughter Helen instead, which so enrages Livilla that she poisons ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Patricia Quinn
Votes: 392
15. Nova (1974– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Science documentaries about various topics.
Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers
Votes: 3,088
16. Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
A series of colorized archive footage of important events during World War II.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Geoffrey Wawro, James Holland, Saul David
Votes: 10,669
17. War Gamers (2022)
History
In the Second World War, German U Boats became a threat to all Allied shipping. By using under utilised resources like the WRENS and other experienced Naval staff, a solution was developed.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Iszi Lawrence, Alexandra Richie, Craig L. Symonds
Votes: 98
18. Fifty Years on Stage (2013 TV Movie)
151 min | Comedy, Drama
The Royal National Theatre celebrates 50 years of excellent theatre, with extracts of some of the best plays of the last five decades, peformed by the countries best performers.
Directors: Nicholas Hytner, Tim Van Someren, Howard Davies, Rufus Norris, Alex Sims | Stars: Roger Allam, Samuel Anderson, Alan Ayckbourn, Jonathan Bailey
Votes: 279
19. Mist: Sheepdog Tales (2007–2009)
11 min | Adventure, Family
Mist may no longer be a puppy, but she still has much to learn about life as a Borough farm sheepdog. But with Swift, Ernie, Jake, Fern, and her Mother Gail around, Mist has all of the help... See full summary »
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Mel Giedroyc, Paul Litchfield, Gillian Hanna
Votes: 51
20. Backstage at Masterpiece Theatre (1991 TV Special)
Stars: Peggy Ashcroft, Jeremy Brett, Alistair Cooke, Wendy Hiller
Votes: 16
21.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Utopia
(2007)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Soon after bumping into old friend Jack Harkness, Martha and The Doctor head off to Malcassairo, a distant planet where an old professor will do anything he can to keep his people alive...
Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: David Tennant, Freema Agyeman, John Barrowman, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 8,122
22.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
The Universe of Battle (1863)
(1990)
TV-PG | 96 min | Documentary, History, War
In trying to draw Union troops away from the siege of Vicksburg, Robert E. Lee invaded Pennsylvania and over three days 150,000 men would do battle at Gettysburg. Confederate soldiers had ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Barbara Fields, Daisy Turner
Votes: 376
23.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
War Is All Hell (1865)
(1990)
TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War
By the beginning of 1865, the Confederacy was coming to an end. Atlanta had been overrun and Sherman was marching to the sea. Lincoln approved Sherman's plan against the advice of those ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, James Symington
Votes: 342
24.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
A God in Colchester
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Whilst Claudius is invading Britain, Messalina is challenging the prostitute Scylla to see who can take the most partners, Messalina easily winning. She also takes the young senator Silius ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Sheila White, Bernard Hepton, John Cater
Votes: 352
25.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Old King Log
(1976)
Not Rated | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History
AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus. Aware of... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young
Votes: 348
26.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Zeus, by Jove!
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius summons Caligula and his cousin Gemellus to Capri, declaring them his joint successors. Soon afterwards Tiberius is smothered by Macro, on the orders of Caligula, and his death is ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Margaret Tyzack, Beth Morris
Votes: 376
27.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2012)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Nobody thanks John for his revelation though Caroline's younger son Lawrence accepts the situation. Celia,on the other hand,does not and shows her disapproval strongly,shocking Alan and ... See full summary »
Director: Samuel Donovan | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Louis Greatorex
Votes: 216
28.
War Gamers (2022)
Episode:
Stalemate
(2022)
History
Frustration rise on both sides. For every new tactic, the enemy comes up with a countermeasure. This places ever more pressure on Roberts and Laidlaw to ensure that their gaming produces the best tactics for the Navy.
Director: Mary Downes | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Roman Toeppel, Alexandra Richie, Paul Edward Strong
Votes: 7
29. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,223
30. The Crown (2016–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.
Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith
Votes: 256,306
31. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,146
32. Jazz (2001)
1,075 min | Documentary, History, Music
A survey of the musical form's history and major talents.
Stars: Keith David, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Giddins, Delroy Lindo
Votes: 2,497
33. The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009)
690 min | Documentary, History
The history of the U.S. National Parks system, including the initial ideas which led to the world's first national parks and the expansion of the system over 150 years.
Stars: Peter Coyote, William Cronon, Dayton Duncan, Shelton Johnson
Votes: 1,943
34. The Best of Masterpiece Theatre (2007 TV Special)
90 min | Documentary
Stellar casts. Gripping stories. Superb direction. Sumptuous costumes, sets, locations.... These criteria describe so many of the hundreds of programs that have aired on MASTERPIECE THEATRE... See full summary »
Director: Darcy Corcoran | Stars: Gillian Anderson, Anthony Andrews, Charles Dance, Andrew Davies
Votes: 52
35. The Golden Compass: Costumes (2008 Video)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Head costume designer Ruth Myers cites influences and inspirations for the various apparel styles used for character groups in the film, as well as the principal cast, and what look she wanted to evoke for each of them.
Stars: Jim Carter, Daniel Craig, Sam Elliott, Deborah Forte
Votes: 20
36.
Baseball (1994–2010)
Episode:
Our Game
(1994)
TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary, History, Sport
In New York City, in the 1840s, people need a diversion from the "railroad pace" at which they work and live. They find it in a game of questionable origins.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Roger Angell, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Thomas Boswell
Votes: 259
37.
Baseball (1994–2010)
Episode:
Something Like a War
(1994)
TV-PG | 103 min | Documentary, History, Sport
In 1894, a sportwriter named Byron Bancroft "Ban" Johnson takes over a struggling minor league - the Western League - and turns it into a financial success.
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: Roger Angell, Adam Arkin, Philip Bosco, Thomas Boswell
Votes: 213
38.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
The Cause (1861)
(1990)
TV-PG | 100 min | Documentary, History, War
Slavery began to flourish in the U.S. at the end of the 18th century with Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin. Whereas it would take one person a day to produce a pound of clean ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Barbara Fields, Ed Bearss
Votes: 491
39.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
Valley of the Shadow of Death (1864)
(1990)
TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, History, War
By 1864, Union forces had the upper hand, though the end of war was not yet in sight. President Lincoln named U.S. Grant the overall commander of the Union army, 533,000 strong and the ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, Sam Waterston
Votes: 348
40.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Fool's Luck
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Claudius accepts the crown and spares all the conspirators except Cassius for killing Caligula's wife and family. He also deifies Livia. Messalina, having borne him children, persuades him ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Sheila White, Bernard Hepton, John Cater
Votes: 356
41.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Queen of Heaven
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius embarks on a series of acts of debauchery, having sex with anybody he pleases, with Caligula a willing participant. Livia is shocked and Tiberius arranges to give her a horoscope ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack
Votes: 396
42.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2013)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Next morning Caroline promises Gillian she will keep her secret before venting her anger on John for exposing her son to Judith's drunken antics though John makes it clear he is not ... See full summary »
Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Nicola Walker, Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 183
43.
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019)
Episode:
Pearl Harbor
(2019)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor was one of the greatest gambles in military history. Rare, expertly-restored footage recounts the extraordinary event.
Director: Katie Boxer | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Laura Lawfer Orr, Timothy Orr, Jonathan Parshall
Votes: 565
44.
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour (2019)
Episode:
Siege of Stalingrad
(2019)
50 min | Documentary, History, War
The battle of Stalingrad was one of the bloodiest of the entire war and turned the tide for the Germans. Colourised footage retells the dramatic story.
Director: Ailsa Fereday | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Saul David, Jochen Hellbreck, Sergei Kudryashov
Votes: 553
45. Gladiator (2000)
R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed
Votes: 1,617,770 | Gross: $187.71M
46. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,598
47. Shakespeare Uncovered (2012– )
55 min | Documentary
Various actors discuss Shakespeare plays. Each episode is presented by one actor and, in most cases, the actor discusses one play. However, some episodes cover more than one play. For ... See full summary »
Stars: Simon Russell Beale, Ethan Hawke, Harriet Walter, Vanessa Redgrave
Votes: 274
48. The Story of the Costume Drama (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
This documentary series looks at the enduring appeal of the British costume drama genre, and features clips and interviews with both the stars and those who worked behind the camera.
Stars: Keeley Hawes, Alex Kingston, Charity Wakefield, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 59
49.
In the Night Garden... (2007–2009)
Episode:
Everybody All Aboard the Ninky Nonk
(2007)
TV-Y | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Everybody goes for a ride in the Ninky Nonk. Makka Pakka gets left behind. He chases the Ninky Nonk and everybody thinks he wants a ride, but all he wants is to give the Ninky Nonk a wash.
Director: Dirk Campbell | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Nick Kellington, Andy Wareham, Rebecca Hyland
Votes: 13
50.
The Civil War (1990)
Episode:
Most Hallowed Ground (1864)
(1990)
TV-PG | 72 min | Documentary, History, War
By the summer of 1864, the Union push had been stopped. At Petersburg, Union troops had been entrenched in an intricate network trenches for two months. The key to victory lay in Sherman ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Burns | Stars: David McCullough, Shelby Foote, Ed Bearss, Stephen B. Oates
Votes: 347