Best BBC & World TV series (11 titles)
This is a list of the best BBC productions and other shows that I have enjoyed over the past few years. Some are complete series, others start with the the first season, but they have not been added. Enjoy these, they are worth it!
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Band Of Brothers
One of the greatest programmes ever made. And all true. Very brave men, and just wait until the last episode to find out who the old men are.
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Band Of Brothers
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Damian Lewis, Donnie Wahlberg, Matthew Settle
Director: Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Mikael
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This 10-part HBO television miniseries focuses on Easy Company, a group of American soldiers in World War II, tracking their experiences from the beginning of boot camp to the end of the war. Anchored by actors Damian Lewis and Ron Livingston, the series gives detailed attention to their ..read more »
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from 21,327 members
State of Play Series 1
You may have seen the recent film, but this is so much better. Nearly every character is a wonderful actor and the plot keeps you guessing.
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State of Play Series 1
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: David Morrissey, John Simm, Bill Nighy
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Stephen Collins is an ambitious politician. Cal McAffrey is a well-respected investigative journalist and Stephen's ex-campaign manager. En route to work one morning, Stephen's research assistant mysteriously falls to her death on the London Underground. It's not long before revelations of their ..read more »
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from 3,466 members
Wire, The - Season 1
Takes a few episodes to get to know the characters and this is not my favourite season, but you must start here. I know every talks about this show, but it is great - once you have done all 5 seasons you will go back to the start again.
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Wire, The - Season 1
(5 discs)
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Dominic West, Sonja Sohn, John Doman
Director: Brad Anderson, Daniel Attias
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From David Simon, creator and co-writer of HBO's triple Emmy-winning mini-series 'The Corner', this unvarnished, highly realistic HBO series follows a single sprawling drug and murder investigation in Baltimore. Told from the point of view of both the police and their targets, the series captures a ..read more »
82%
from 12,211 members
North And South - BBC
Some wonderful acting and nice sets.
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North And South - BBC
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Daniela Denby-Ashe, Richard Armitage, Sinead Cusack
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Adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel. Margaret Hale, a southerner, has newly moved to the industrial town of Milton. When the workers of a cotton mill strike, Margaret immediately takes their side, already displaying a strong dislike for the mill's owner, John Thornton. As the conflict between ..read more »
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from 3,003 members
Pride And Prejudice
More faithful to the book with great comic acting and wonderful casting. The film is too short where this has time to explore more characters.
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Pride And Prejudice
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber
Director: Simon Langton
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An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about five unmarried sisters in 19th century England. When Mr Darcy arrives to live in the area the Bennett family are quick to spot ideal husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kindly to Mr Darcy until finally her opinion of ..read more »
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from 19,251 members
Persuasion
Although a bit short and rushed, this is still a wonderfully made adaptation of Austin's book.
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Persuasion
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Sally Hawkins, Rupert Penry-Jones, Alice Krige
Director: Adrian Shergold
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A new adaptation of one of Jane Austen's most admired novels - the story of a woman who gets a second chance. Anne fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne's family were against the ..read more »
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from 6,875 members
Rome - Complete First Series
Both series were outstanding. The sets are amazing and it is really gory and bloody which is so unusual for most TV shows.
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Rome - Complete First Series
(6 discs)
on DVD
(2005)
Starring: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker
Director: Michael Apted, Julian Farino, Allen Coulter
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The year is 52 B.C. Four hundred years after the founding of the Republic, Rome is the wealthiest city in the world, a cosmopolitan metropolis of one million people, epicentre of a sprawling empire. The Republic was founded on principles of shared power and fierce personal competition, never ..read more »
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from 9,135 members
Shogun
This would be great if they remade this. The book is superb, but at over 900 pages long it can be easier to watch this.
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Shogun
(5 discs)
on DVD
(1981)
Starring: Richard Chamberlain, Toshiro Mifune
Director: Jerry London
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Based on James Clavell's bestselling novel, the story of an English navigator whose shipwreck lands him in the middle of the political power struggle between Shogun and Emperor in feudal Japan. The complete nine hour acclaimed television mini-series.
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from 2,111 members
Spooks - Complete Season 1
Some series were just ok, but most really stuck it to the Americans, which is unusual for BBC stuff.
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Spooks - Complete Season 1
(3 discs)
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Matthew MacFadyen, Keeley Hawes, David Oyelowo
Director: Bharat Nalluri, Rob Bailey, Andy Wilson
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MI5. The Spooks. They don't exist. You will never know their names, where they come from, who they are. And they're all that stand between you and those who watch this country with terror on their minds. This release features all 6 episodes from Season One of the BBC drama 'Spooks'. Episodes ..read more »
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from 9,282 members
Cranford - Complete BBC Series
Really sad. Sob.
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Cranford - Complete BBC Series
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Francesca Annis
Director: Simon Curtis
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This is the DVD of the lavish BBC costume drama, Cranford, based on three of Elizabeth Gaskell's novels including Cranford itself. The cast boasts some of Britain's best-loved and most experienced actresses, including Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen Atkins, Imelda Staunton and Francesca Annis. The ..read more »
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