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 IT Crowd: Version 1.0 (2006)
8.5/10
Director: Graham Linehan
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Christopher Morris, Adam Buxt...
From Graham Lineham and Ben Fuller, the comic geniuses behind British comedy classics such as 'Black Books' and 'Father Ted' comes this absurd comedy... Read more
Inspector Morse: Dying To Leave (1989)
8.1/10
Starring: Sean Bean, John Thaw, Richard Wilson
Colin Dexter's super sleuth Inspector Morse (John Thaw) has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. "Death of the Self" - Chief Supe... Read more
Game of Thrones: Season 2 (2012)
8.7/10
Starring: Aidan Gillen, Charles Dance, Iain Glen, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Cos...
In the epic second season, kings from across the continent of Westeros vie for the Iron Throne. As winter approaches, the cruel young Joffrey sits upo... Read more
The Best of The Two Ronnies (2002)
8.3/10
Director: Terry Hughes, James Gilbert
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
From 1971 to 1987, and over the course of twelve series and eight specials, 'The Two Ronnies' was one of the nation's favourite television comedy show... Read more
Doctor Who: Series 1, Volume 2 (2005)
8.7/10
Director: Joe Ahearne, Keith Boak
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Camille Coduri, Noel Clarke
This volume contains the next three episodes from the 2005 series of 'Doctor Who' - 'Aliens Of London', 'World War Three' and 'Dalek'Christopher Eccle... Read more
Pennies From Heaven (BBC) (1978)
6.5/10
Director: Piers Haggard
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Cheryl Campbell, Gemma Craven
The original, groundbreaking BBC mini-series from "The Singing Detective" writer Dennis Potter stars Bob Hoskins as an unhappily married sheet music s... Read more
Miss Marple: The Body in the Library (1984)
7.7/10
Director: Silvio Narizzano
Starring: Joan Hickson
'The Body in the Library' is set in the deceptively sleepy English village of St. Mary Mead during the late 1940's. One morning Colonel and Mrs. Bantr... Read more
Doctor Who: Series 1, Volume 3 (2005)
8.7/10
Director: Joe Ahearne, Brian Grant, Steven Moffat
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Camille Coduri, Shaun Dingwall, Simon Pegg,...
The saga continues with 4 more episodes from Series One: 'The Long Game'; 'Father's Day'; The Empty Child'; and 'The Doctor Dances'. Read more
The Sopranos: Season 5 (2004)
9.2/10
Director: Alan Taylor, Mike Figgis, Peter Bogdanovich, Steve Buscemi, Rodrigo Garcia, John Patterson, Allen Coulter, Tim Van Patten
Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chiane...
His separation hasn't been working out. His nephew's fiancee has become a distraction. His paroled cousin is giving off bad vibes. His business rival... Read more
Doctor Who: Series 1, Volume 4 (2005)
8.7/10
Director: Joe Ahearne
Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Noel Clarke, Camille Coduri, David Tennant
Series One concludes with these three episodes: 'Boom Town'; 'Bad Wolf'; and 'The Parting of the Ways'. Is the human race going to be slaughtered or... Read more