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 Forsyte Saga (2002)
8.2/10
Director: Christopher Menaul, Dave Moore
Starring: John Carlisle, Rupert Graves, Barbara Flynn, Gina McKee, Damian Lewis
A classic of English literature, 'The Forsyte Saga' paints a fascinating picture of early twentieth century London life, charting the progress of a gr... Read more
Inspector Morse: Foreign Lands (1989)
8.1/10
Starring: John Thaw, Kevin Whately
"Greeks Bearing Gifts" - The murder of a chef at Lewis' favourite Greek restaurant causes the Greek community of Oxford to close ranks. Morse turns to... Read more
Foyle's War: Series 4 and 5 (2006)
8.4/10
Director: Gavin Millar, Tristram Powell, Jeremy Silberston
Starring: Michael Kitchen, Anthony Howell, Honeysuckle Weeks, Edward Fox, Robert Hardy, Da...
Foyle and his team tackle a brutal death on an American Army base; uncover secret government research into biological warfare; investigate a murder qu... Read more
The Sopranos: Season 2 (2000)
9.2/10
Starring: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Dominic Chiane...
Tony Soprano's offbeat sister Janice turns up on his doorstep. Loose canon Jackie Aprile is released from prison and comes looking for a piece of the... Read more
Breaking Bad: Season 2 (2009)
7.8/10
Starring: Anna Gunn, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul
Walt (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse (Aaron Paul) are in way over their heads in this second season of "Breaking Bad". As their partnership reaches new hei... Read more
Cadfael: Series 1 (1994)
8.2/10
Director: Graham Theakston
Starring: Derek Jacobi, Sean Pertwee, Michael Culver, Julian Firth
Acclaimed actor Sir Derek Jacobi stars as Brother Cadfael, a former soldier, sailor and crusader who is now set on a path to God. Ahead of his time,... Read more
Pride and Prejudice (BBC) (1995)
8.9/10
Director: Simon Langton
Starring: Alison Steadman, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Colin Firth, David Bamber, Jennifer Ehle, J...
Elizabeth Bennett, a spirited and independent young woman, is the subject of her mother's obsessive goal to marry off her five daughters to the wealth... Read more
The Office: Series 2 (2002)
8.8/10
Director: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Martin Freeman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
David Brent returns to work in the office that took Britain by storm and grabbed middle-managers by their balls. His 'unique' management style in this... Read more
Jeeves and Wooster: Series 3 (1992)
8.4/10
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Robert Daws, Julian Firth, Pip Torrens
The perfectly cast Fry and Laurie are back in series three as the comic mayhem spreads across the Atlantic. Wooster flees the idea of marriage, but he... Read more
Coogan's Run (2004)
7.4/10
Director: Geoff Posner, Patrick Marber
Starring: Steve Coogan
The small town of Ottle is the setting for six more spot-on characters from the comic genius of Steve Coogan. Pub philosopher Paul Calf is here, as we... Read more