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- Sherlock. Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott. 1,287 votes. This modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories features Benedict Cumberbatch as the enigmatic and brilliant Sherlock Holmes.
- Doctor Who. Jodie Whittaker, Mandip Gill, John Bishop. 971 votes. This iconic sci-fi adventure features the enigmatic Time Lord known as The Doctor, who travels through time and space with various companions in a sentient spaceship called the TARDIS, saving civilizations and battling sinister foes along the way.
- Fawlty Towers. John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth. 625 votes. A timeless British sitcom set in a chaotic hotel run by the perpetually flustered Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), whose attempts to provide quality service are constantly thwarted by his own incompetence and eccentric guests.
- Only Fools and Horses. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield. 432 votes. This beloved comedy follows ambitious market trader Del Boy Trotter (David Jason) and his hapless brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), as they concoct harebrained schemes to achieve wealth while navigating life's many pitfalls.
- Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
- Pride and Prejudice
- Sense and Sensibility
- Emma
- Death Comes to Pemberley
- War & Peace
- Jane Eyre
- North and South
- Cranford
- Bleak House
If you're a fan of Harry Potter, A Discovery of Witches, costume dramas, and fantasy… Be sure to add Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrellto your list. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is an epic tale of alternate-history fiction, richly interwoven with true historical events. This thrilling miniseries is a big-budget (for the BBC) adaption of Susanna Clar...
Does it get better than the 1995 miniseries adaption of P&P Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle? The miniseries length suits Jane Austen's classic book better than a movie because it allows more time to tell the full story. Austen’s bookanalyzes how the class system creates prejudice and keeps love from flourishing. It revolves around Elizabeth Bennet an...
While we love the 1995 movie with Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and Hugh Laurie, the 2008 miniseries adaption of Austen's novelis worth watching and features a great cast of its own. It stars: Dominic Cooper, Dan Stevens, Mark Gatiss, and David Morrissey. Charity Wakefield, Hattie Morahan, and Lucy Boynton star as the Dashw...
This stunning adaption of Austen's novelof the same name stars Romola Garai, Jonny Lee Miller, Michael Gambon, Tamsin Greig, Rupert Evans, and more. The story revolves around Emma, the changes in her life, and the people who remain the same. Of course, social divides are important to the story. It is Austen, after all, but Emma is Austen's only upp...
We aren't done with you yet, Austen. Okay, Death Comes to Pemberley isn't actually Austen. It's based on a book by P.D. James that takes place six years after the events of Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth are preparing for a ball when tragedy strikes. This dramatic whodunit may not be everyone's taste, but it has a great cast. It stars...
War & Peacetakes place in imperial Russia and follows the ebb and flow of five aristocratic families. In particular, it shows how the lives of three people are affected by Russia's wars with Napoleon. This six-part adaption of Tolstoy's classic novel also stars James Norton, Paul Dano, Lily James, Tom Burke, Jim Broadbent, Rebecca Front, and Tuppen...
Jane's childhood as an orphan was not ideal, but she was able to secure a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she falls in love with Thornfield's owner, Mr. Rochester. Although they fall in love and plan to marry, their secrets must be revealed. Even if you've seen another version of Jane Eyre, this one is worth the watch. The minise...
If you're a fan of costume dramas but you haven't seen North and South yet, you're in for a treat. This gorgeous production is based on the 1854 bookby Elizabeth Gaskell. The story begins when Margaret Hale, a middle-class southerner, moves to a northern industrial town. North and South considers social divides and the consequences of hasty judgmen...
Cranford tells the story of a rural town in Cheshire. A railway is underway and the world is changing ever-so quickly. How will the townsfolk handle the transition from quaint rural life to industry? Like North and South, Cranford is alsobased on a storyby Elizabeth Gaskell. Cranford is available on BritBox. It stars Dame Judi Dench (need I write m...
Based on the Charles Dickens novel, Bleak House follows the outcome of a legal case and the many characters who are affected by it.Bleak House stars Anna Maxwell Martin, Gillian Anderson, Carey Mulligan, Charles Dance, Patrick Kennedy, Burn Gorman, Nathaniel Parker, Richard Harrington, Anne Reid, Phil Davis, and more. Bleak House is streaming on Br...
- 'Sherlock' The well-loved and well-known character Sherlock Holmes returns in a modern, contemporary setting in BBC’s adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous novels.
- 'Doctor Who' The fan-favorite British show, Doctor Who (available to stream on HBO Max), continues to entertain the world as it has done for almost 60 years.
- 'Merlin' Along comes another fantasy theme! Streaming on Netflix, Merlin is the story of the young wizard Merlin (Colin Morgan) from the land of Camelot, along with the famous King Arthur (Bradley James).
- 'Luther' Luther follows DCI John Luther, a genius murder detective who must make cases against criminals and use his brilliant mind to solve the murders.
Feb 14, 2024 · Call the Midwife is one of the BBC's best dramas (Image credit: BBC/Neal Street Productions) Call the Midwife season 13 is here at last. The BBC teases: "Series 13 continues to explore complex medical and personal situations on the midwifery and district nursing rounds. It is now 1969 and more babies are being born in hospitals than ever before.
- Simon Timblick
The 100 Greatest TV Series of the 21st Century is a list compiled in October 2021 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), as part of their annual critics' poll, chosen by a voting poll of 206 television experts (critics, journalists, academics and industry figures) from 43 countries. [1]
Mar 31, 2024 · The BBC is known for producing high-quality drama series (among other things), but as a British station, many of the best can be overlooked by US audiences. In 2017, the BBC and ITV (another British channel) combined forces to found BritBox, a streaming service specifically for UK-based shows.
Mar 9, 2024 · The 10 Best BBC Series, Ranked. By Luc Haasbroek Published Mar 9, 2024. BBC is one of the most popular TV production companies around, and these are their best shows. Image by Jefferson Chacon ...
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