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
The West Wing: Season 1 (1999)
8.7/10
Director: Alan Taylor, Thomas Schlamme, Chris Misiano, Alex Graves
Starring: Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Bradley Whitford, Richard Schiff, Janel Moloney, J...
Martin Sheen heads a phenomenal ensemble cast, as the fictitious newly elected Democratic US president, Jed Bartlet. Stalking purposefully through the... Read more
Downton Abbey: Season 2 (2011)
8.5/10
Starring: Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Joanne Froggatt, Dan Stevens,...
Julian Fellowes Emmy-award winning drama series returns for a second season. The Great War rages across Europe, and the splendid house of Downton Abbe... Read more
The Complete Ripping Yarns (1977)
Director: Alan J W Bell, Jim Franklin, Terry Hughes
Starring: John Cleese, Iain Cuthbertson, Denholm Elliott, Terry Jones, Roy Kinnear, Charle...
During a brief break-up of the Python gang in the mid to late 70s, BBC producer Terry Hughes approached Michael Palin and asked him to come up with a... Read more
Sharpe Vol. 1: Sharpe's Rifles / Sharpe's Eagle (1993)
Director: Tom Clegg
Starring: Sean Bean, Darragh O'Malley, Brian Cox, Assumpta Serna
'Sharpe's Rifles' - Portugal 1809, the Peninsular War in the age of Napoleon. A British sergeant (Sean Bean) in the 95th Rifles saves the life of Arth... Read more
The Office - The Christmas Specials (2003)
Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
The only British sitcom ever to win a Golden Globe returns for two final extended episodes. Much has happened since our last visit to Wernham Hogg. Da... Read more
Dexter: Season 1 (2006)
8.7/10
Starring: Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C Hall, James Remar, Erik King, Lauren V...
Orphaned at the age of four, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is adopted by a police officer who recognizes his homicidal tendencies and guides him to... Read more
Star Trek: The Original Series - Season 1, Discs 1/2 (1966)
8/10
Starring: DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner
Join the original crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise on their intrepid five year mission, as they boldly go where no man has gone before. Beautifully remas... Read more
I'm Alan Partridge (1997)
8.5/10
Director: Dominic Brigstocke
Starring: Steve Coogan, Simon Greenall, Felicity Montagu, Phil Cornwell, Barbara Durkin, S...
Since his chat show came to a catastrophic end, Alan Partridge has been rebuilding his career as an early morning DJ on Radio Norwich. With his loyal... Read more
Seinfeld: Season 7, Episodes 1 - 12 (1996)
8.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards
Pontifications on marriage, maturity and the availability of soup abound in the fabulous seventh season of 'Seinfeld'. This set includes the episodes:... Read more
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot (2004)
Director: Gillies MacKinnon
Starring: Robert Carlyle, Richard Coyle, Tim McInnerny, Michael Fassbender, Kevin McKidd,...
Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) leads a prestigious cast in this lavish BBC production from Award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern. Set against the brutal... Read more