Top of the Pops

Top of the Pops 1964

6.60

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

1964

Escape to the Country

Escape to the Country 2002

5.30

The property show that helps prospective buyers find their dream home in the country.

2002

EastEnders

EastEnders 1985

4.15

The everyday lives of working-class residents of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough.

1985

This Is Your Life

This Is Your Life 1955

6.40

This is Your Life is a British biographical television documentary, based on the 1952 American show of the same name. It was hosted by Eamonn Andrews from 1955 until 1964, and then from 1969 until his death in 1987 aged 64. Michael Aspel then took up the role of host until the show ended in 2003. It returned in 2007 as a one-off special presented by Trevor McDonald, which to date was its most recent airing. In the show the host surprises a special guest, before taking them through their life with the assistance of the 'big red book'. Both celebrities and non-celebrities have been 'victims' of the show. The show was originally broadcast live, and over its run it has alternated between being broadcast on the BBC and on ITV.

1955

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are? 2004

6.73

A British genealogy documentary series in which celebrities trace their ancestry, discovering secrets and surprises from their past.

2004

Newsnight

Newsnight 1980

6.20

A daily BBC Television current affairs programme which specialises in analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians.

1980

Death in Paradise

Death in Paradise 2011

7.45

A brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island of Saint-Marie.

2011

Grange Hill

Grange Hill 1978

6.68

Children's drama series following the lives of students and teachers at Grange Hill comprehensive school.

1978

Tomorrow's World

Tomorrow's World 1965

6.20

Tomorrow's World was a long-running BBC television series on new developments in science and technology. First transmitted on 7 July 1965 on BBC1, it ran for 38 years until it was cancelled at the beginning of 2003.

1965

Doctor Who

Doctor Who 2005

7.55

The Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who mastered time travel. The Doctor saves planets for a living—more of a hobby actually, and the Doctor's very, very good at it.

2005

Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders 2013

8.53

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

2013

Doctors

Doctors 2000

4.80

Set in the fictional Midlands town of Letherbridge, defined as being close to the city of Birmingham, this soap opera follows the staff and families of a doctor's surgery.

2000

Doctor Who

Doctor Who 1963

7.87

The adventures of The Doctor, a time-traveling humanoid alien known as a Time Lord. He explores the universe in his TARDIS, a sentient time-traveling spaceship. Its exterior appears as a blue British police box, which was a common sight in Britain in 1963 when the series first aired. Along with a succession of companions, The Doctor faces a variety of foes while working to save civilizations, help ordinary people, and right many wrongs.

1963

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show 2007

7.20

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.

2007

Match of the Day 2

Match of the Day 2 2004

6.91

A light-hearted look at the United Kingdom's Premier League action, rounding-up the weekend's football action.

2004

The Paul Daniels Magic Show

The Paul Daniels Magic Show 1979

7.50

A British magic show and variety show that aired on BBC1 from 9 June 1979 to 18 June 1994. Daniels' assistant throughout the series was Debbie McGee, whom he married in 1988. At its peak in the 1980s, the show regularly attracted viewing figures of 15 million and was sold to 43 countries.

1979

Panorama

Panorama 1953

6.20

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

1953

Question Time

Question Time 1979

5.50

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.

1979

Holby City

Holby City 1999

5.75

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

1999

Have I Got News for You

Have I Got News for You 1990

7.06

Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit of laughs.

1990