Television Shows
"As Seen on TV"
A television movie (also TV movie, made-for-TV movie, telefilm, etc.) is a photoplay that does not normally feature in movie theatres but is produced for, and released to, television only. It is commonly considered a type of movie, but some people restrict the latter term to those that play in cinemas only.
The programs listed below have all at one time or another been on the telly. Most of those great old shows are represented here, from "Green Acres" to "Absolutely Fabulous", from "Dallas" to "Six Feet Under", from "The Simpsons" to "Ren and Stimpy".....
Below is an amalgam of Alice's entire collection of "Television Shows". For more precise grazing you may find scrolling within this genre helpful. ie "TV Drama", "TV Comedy", "TV Cult", etc
Wycliffe: Series 5 (1998)
7.1/10
Starring: Pam Ferris, Helen Masters, Jack Shepherd, Jimmy Yuill
Set against the magnificent and windswept Cornish coast, Detective Superintendant Wycliffe (Jack Shepherd) leads an investigative team charged with so... Read more
Xena Warrior Princess: Season 1 - Part 1 (1995)
6.7/10
Starring: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, Kevin Smith, Hudson Leick, Ted Raimi
In a time of ancient gods, ruthless warlords and capricious kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess for... Read more
Xena Warrior Princess: Select Episodes (1996)
6.7/10
Director: Charles Siebert, Anson Williams, Gary Jones
Starring: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor
3 episodes from season two of the hit show filmed on location in New Zealand and starring our very own Lucy Lawless. 'Orphan of War' - Xena is forced... Read more
Yes Minister: Series 1 (1980)
8.7/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds
All seven episodes of the first series of the ever-popular and very funny 'Yes Minister' are now collected on one DVD. Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne... Read more
Yes, Prime Minister: Series 1 and 2 (1987)
8.6/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds
Vision, integrity and a ruthless streak are the weapons of political power. Unfortunately new Prime Minister Jim Hacker has none of these, but he does... Read more
Yes, Prime Minister: Series 2 (1987)
8.6/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds
If Prime Minister Jim Hacker has a fault (and God knows...), it is that he has ideas. Fortunately his Cabinet Secretary, Sir Humphrey makes sure they... Read more
You Bet Your Life! - The Best Episodes (1958)
Starring: Candice Bergen, Phyllis Diller, George Fenneman, Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Johnn...
Groucho Marx hosted this classic 1950s game show where he had free reign to say and do pretty much whatever he liked - with hilarious results. Collect... Read more
Zen (2010)
7.9/10
Starring: Catherine Spaak, Francesco Quinn, Rufus Sewell, Ben Miles, Caterina Murino
Rufus Sewell stars as the classic Italian detective Aurelio Zen in three feature length episodes of the short-lived BBC series based on the best-selli... Read more