With Thames Television International (Sorted by Number of Votes Ascending)
1.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Lewis Collins
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Lewis Collins, Patricia Hodge, Gordon Jackson
Votes: 5
2.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Douglas Bader
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
Directors: Paul Stewart Laing, Terry Yarwood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Douglas Bader, Joan Bader, 'Paddy' Barthropp
Votes: 6
3. Free Cinema (1986 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary
Survey of the British 'Free Cinema' movement, remarkable for the narrator's wit and clarity of vision.
Directors: Lindsay Anderson, Jeremy McCracken | Star: Lindsay Anderson
Votes: 6
4. Trouble on the Terraces (1994 Video)
90 min | Documentary
A look at football hooliganism in the UK and abroad.
Director: Allan Sharpe | Stars: Sean Bean, Bill Brewster
Votes: 8
5. Richard Williams and the Thief Who Never Gave Up (1982 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Mike Dormer | Star: Richard Williams
Votes: 9
6.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Muhammad Ali
(1978)
Documentary, Biography
Directors: Royston Mayoh, Terry Yarwood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Muhammad Ali, Hana Ali, Laila Ali
Votes: 10
7.
Crime Inc. (1984– )
Episode:
All in the Family
(1984)
Documentary
Directors: Ken Craig, Ian Stuttard | Stars: Martin Short, Edgar Croswell, John Cusack, Bill Roemer
Votes: 11
8.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Peter Cushing
(1990)
Documentary, Biography
Legendary star of Hammer Films Peter Cushing is the delighted subject, hosted by Michael Aspel.
Directors: John Birkin, Brian Klein | Stars: Michael Aspel, Ursula Andress, Peter Cushing, Peter Gray
Votes: 13
9.
M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005)
Episode:
Daddy's Little Girl
(2003)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a three year old building is demolished the perfectly preserved body of a nineteen tear old cancer survivor is found with a crushed skull.
Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Lindsey Coulson, Samantha Spiro, Richard Hope, Richard Huw
Votes: 20
10.
M.I.T.: Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005)
Episode:
Moving Targets
(2003)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a uniformed sergeant and a criminal are gunned down in a drive-by, the team first has to find which was the intended victim in order to find the killer.
Director: Michael Offer | Stars: Lindsey Coulson, Samantha Spiro, Richard Hope, Richard Huw
Votes: 22
11.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Christopher Lee
(1974)
Documentary, Biography
Eamonn Andrews surprises the 51 year old Christopher Lee, joined by his wife, daughter, mother, sister, brother, and fellow actors Peter Cushing, Vincent Price, Patrick Macnee, and Sammy Davis Jr.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Christopher Lee, Veronica Carlson, Peter Cushing
Votes: 22
12.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Out West
(1980)
Documentary, History
The development of the uniquely American film genre, the Western, is shown from its inception with archival footage and interviews with surviving artists.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Karl Brown, Yakima Canutt, Olive Carey
Votes: 31
13.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Comedy: A Serious Business
(1980)
Documentary, History
The art of silent comedy is highlighted with a focus on the work of the four great clowns of the era: Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, and Harry Langdon.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Frank Capra, Jackie Coogan, Georgie Harris
Votes: 37
14.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Autocrats
(1980)
Documentary, History
Autocratic directors like the martinet Cecil B. DeMille and the idiosyncratic Eric Von Stroheim are highlighted in this episode.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Karl Brown, Bebe Daniels, Agnes de Mille
Votes: 39
15.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Hollywood Goes to War
(1980)
52 min | Documentary, History
Hollywood and its stars support the War effort with propaganda and patriotic films and war bond tours.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Karl Brown, Agnes de Mille, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Votes: 40
16.
American Masters (1985– )
Episode:
Lillian Gish: The Actor's Life for Me
(1988)
TV-14 | 55 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary about the life and films of actress Lillian Gish.
Director: Terry Sanders | Stars: Richard Barthelmess, Donald Crisp, Dorothy Gish, Lillian Gish
Votes: 40
17.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Single Beds and Double Standards
(1980)
Documentary, History
Mounting scandals including drug addiction and murder force the studios to appoint Will Hays as a morals czar to oversee production.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Cedric Belfrage, Karl Brown, Viola Dana
Votes: 44
18.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
In the Beginning
(1980)
52 min | Documentary, History
Some of the less affluent studios escape bad weather and legal entanglements in New Jersey and make Hollywood the world film capitol.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Viola Dana, Agnes de Mille, Allan Dwan
Votes: 46
19.
Reilly: Ace of Spies (1983)
Episode:
Prelude to War
(1983)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As an agent of Japan's ally Great Britain, Reilly must aid the Japanese fleet invade Port Arthur beginning the Russo-Japanese War.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Sam Neill, Jeananne Crowley, David Suchet, Derek Newark
Votes: 47
20. Romeo & Juliet (1994 TV Movie)
81 min | Drama, Romance
Two teenagers fall in love, but their feuding families and fate itself cause the relationship to end in tragedy.
Director: Alan Horrox | Stars: Geraldine Somerville, Jenny Agutter, Jonathan Firth, Nicholas Barnes
Votes: 51
21.
Hollywood (1980– )
Episode:
Pioneers
(1980)
52 min | Documentary, History
Contrary to popular belief, the silent film in general had reached a high state of sophistication by the late 1920s.
Directors: Kevin Brownlow, David Gill | Stars: James Mason, Gilbert M. 'Broncho Billy' Anderson, Karl Brown, Gaylord Carter
Votes: 54
22. Night Train to Murder (1984 TV Movie)
70 min | Comedy, Thriller
When Eric's niece Kathy becomes one of the heirs to a considerable fortune, her life (and those of the other heirs) is placed in jeopardy by the actions of a mysterious inter-loper.
Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Margaret Courtenay, Kenneth Haigh
Votes: 132
23. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Eric Sykes, William Roache
Votes: 157
24. The Cat's-Paw (1934)
Not Rated | 102 min | Comedy
A naive missionary brought up in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning.
Directors: Sam Taylor, Harold Lloyd | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Una Merkel, George Barbier, Nat Pendleton
Votes: 1,080 | Gross: $0.69M
25. Hot Water (1924)
Passed | 60 min | Comedy
Episodic look at married life and in-law problems. Adventures include a ride on a crowded trolley with a live turkey; a wild spin in a new auto with the in-laws in tow; and a sequence in ... See full summary »
Directors: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Josephine Crowell, Charles Stevenson
Votes: 1,162
26. It (1927)
Passed | 72 min | Comedy, Romance
A salesgirl with plenty of "it" (sex appeal) pursues a handsome playboy.
Directors: Clarence G. Badger, Josef von Sternberg | Stars: Clara Bow, Antonio Moreno, William Austin, Priscilla Bonner
Votes: 2,782 | Gross: $0.41M
27. Girl Shy (1924)
Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Romance
A shy, young man, who is completely incapable of talking to women, decides to write a book that details to other bachelors how to find a girlfriend.
Directors: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Richard Daniels, Carlton Griffin
Votes: 2,917 | Gross: $0.63M
28. Speedy (1928)
Passed | 85 min | Action, Comedy, Family
Harold "Speedy" Swift, a fan of Babe Ruth and the New York Yankees, saves from extinction the city's last horse-drawn trolley, operated by his girlfriend's grandfather.
Director: Ted Wilde | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff, Babe Ruth
Votes: 2,988
29. The Kid Brother (1927)
Passed | 82 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A sheriff's milquetoast son has a chance to prove himself when a medicine show run by con artists comes into town.
Directors: Ted Wilde, Harold Lloyd, Lewis Milestone, J.A. Howe | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Walter James, Leo Willis
Votes: 3,544 | Gross: $1.55M
30. Safety Last! (1923)
Not Rated | 74 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller
A boy leaves his small country town and heads to the big city to get a job. As soon as he makes it big his sweetheart will join him and marry him. His enthusiasm to get ahead leads to some interesting adventures.
Directors: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor | Stars: Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother, Noah Young
Votes: 16,841 | Gross: $0.62M
31.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Adam Faith
(1971)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Adam Faith
32.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alan Bleasdale
(1992)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Alan Bleasdale
33.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alan Freeman
(1987)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Dave Cash, Noel Edmonds
34.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alan Mullery
(1976)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Honor Blackman, Bobby Moore, Alan Mullery
35.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alan Whicker
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Alan Whicker
36.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alberto Semprini
(1979)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Alberto Semprini
37.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alec McCowen
(1989)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Michael Aspel, Jeffrey Archer, Eileen Atkins, Phyllis Calvert
38.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Aled Jones
(2003)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Michael Aspel, Aled Jones
39.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alex Norton
(2003)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Sally Kinghorn, Alex Norton
40.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alfie Bass
(1970)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Alfie Bass
41.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alfred Marks
(1971)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Joanna Lumley, Alfred Marks, Paddie O'Neil
42.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alice Faye
(1984)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Don Ameche, Alice Faye, Phil Harris
43.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Alvin Stardust
(1985)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Brian Connolly, Lynsey de Paul, Liza Goddard, Les Gray
44.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Andrew Lloyd Webber
(1980)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Andrew Lloyd Webber
45.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Andrew Sachs
(1980)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Andrew Sachs
46.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Angela Rippon
(1981)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Angela Rippon
47.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Anita Dobson
(2002)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Anita Dobson, Gretchen Franklin, Marc Sinden
48.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Anita Harris
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Anita Harris, Mike Margolis
49.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Ann Miller
(1993)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Michael Aspel, Cyd Charisse, James Doolittle, Betty Garrett
50.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Anne Kirkbride
(1998)
Documentary, Biography
Stars: Michael Aspel, Owen Aaronovitch, Dawn Acton, Roy Barraclough