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
Callan: Series 3, Part 2 (1970)
8.4/10
Starring: Edward Woodward, Patrick Mower, William Squire
Edward Woodward returns in his award-winning role of Callan, a cold-blooded secret service agent - a professional killer with his own standard of ethi... Read more
Callan: Series 3, Part 3 (1970)
8.4/10
Starring: Edward Woodward, William Squire, Patrick Mower
Edward Woodard returns as Callan in three more episodes from the acclaimed third series. Episodes include: 'God Help Your Friends' - Callan is assigne... Read more
Simon Simon (1970)
6.1/10
Director: Graham Stark
Starring: Peter Sellers, Michael Caine, Bob Monkhouse, Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
In this short 1966 slapstick comedy (30 mins), two crane operators distracted by some female passers-by are unable to complete their jobs, much to the... Read more
The Benny Hill Annual 1970 (1970)
Starring: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd
For nearly four decades Benny Hill's risque high-speed farce ruled supreme on British television, though undoubtedly it is his shows from the 1970s th... Read more
Catweazle: The Complete Series (1970)
7.9/10
Director: David Lane
Starring: Geoffrey Bayldon, Charles Tingwell
The original loveable wizard is back with his special adventures of magical mayhem! This Box Set contains the complete TV series, featuring an elevent... Read more
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Series 2 (1970)
8.9/10
Director: Ian MacNaughton
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Terry Gillia...
More mind-boggling nonsense from England's favourite comedy sons, with classic skits including 'The Ministry of Silly Walks', 'Spam', 'The Spanish Inq... Read more
Monty Python's Flying Circus: Series 3 (1970)
8.9/10
Director: Ian MacNaughton
Starring: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jone...
Python's 3rd season included epically hilarious sketches such as - 'The Slapping Dance', 'Pornographic Bookshop', 'Ideal Loon Exhibition', 'Argument... Read more
The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again (1970)
5.6/10
Starring: Walter Brennan, Fred Astaire, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine, Chill Wills
Walter Brennan reprises his role as the cunning retired Texas Ranger, Nash Crawford. Together with Edgar Buchanan, Andy Devine and Chill Wills, Crawf... Read more
Futtocks End (1970)
6.7/10
Director: Bob Kellett
Starring: Ronnie Barker, Richard O'Sullivan, Michael Hordern
Scripted by and starring Ronnie Barker, this 45-minute silent film eschews dialogue in favour of increasingly bizarre sound effects. The story feature... Read more
Dad's Army: Series 4 (1970)
5.2/10
Starring: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, Bill Pertwee, John Laurie, James Beck...
The hilarious adventures of Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard continue with all 13 episodes from the fourth series. 'The Big Parade'; 'Don't Forget the... Read more