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1. The Eagle Has Landed (1976)
PG | 123 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
A German plot to kidnap Sir Winston Churchill unfolds at the height of World War II.
Director: John Sturges | Stars: Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, Robert Duvall, Jenny Agutter
Votes: 24,604
2. 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, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 325
3. A Prayer for the Dying (1987)
R | 107 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
Director: Mike Hodges | Stars: Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis
Votes: 5,730 | Gross: $1.43M
4. The Wrath of God (1972)
PG | 111 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Set in the 1920s, several foreigners held by a South American military group are offered possible freedom if they accept to topple a local crazed military leader.
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Robert Mitchum, Frank Langella, Rita Hayworth, John Colicos
Votes: 1,332
5. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
6. Night of the Fox (1990 TV Movie)
R | 200 min | Adventure, Thriller, Drama
An American officer on a landing craft carrying plans for the Allied invasion of Europe in Normandy takes part on landing maneuvers, his craft was attacked and sunk by German E-boats and he... See full summary »
Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: George Peppard, Deborah Raffin, Michael York, David Birney
Votes: 384
7. Pebble Mill at One (1972–1996)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Daily magazine show broadcast form the BBC's Pebble Mill studios. The show originally ran from 1973 to 1986 and was resurrected in 1991 (as "Pebble Mill") and ran until 1996.
Stars: Marian Foster, Donny MacLeod, Bob Langley, David Seymour
Votes: 88
8. Thunder Point (1998 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Thriller
50 Years after World War II Hitler's deadly 'The Windsor Protocol' turns up. This document shouldn't be in wrong hands, so the British call upon a smart criminal to retain it.
Director: George Mihalka | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Pascale Bussières, Chris Wiggins, Jean Leclerc
Votes: 288
9. Midnight Man (1997 TV Movie)
R | 104 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
British soldiers force a recently captured IRA terrorist to cooperate with them and then assign him to go undercover with a gang of terrorists and prevent them from killing the U.S. ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Rob Lowe, Kenneth Cranham, Deborah Moore, Hannes Jaenicke
Votes: 237
10. On Dangerous Ground (1996 TV Movie)
R | 165 min | Action, Thriller
When they learn of a secret covenant on the status of Hong Kong signed by Mao in 1944, Chinese factions, the British government, Hong Kong businessmen, AND the Mafia all try to be the first... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Rob Lowe, Kenneth Cranham, Deborah Moore, Jürgen Prochnow
Votes: 250
11. Jack Higgins's the Windsor Protocol (1998 TV Movie)
R | 95 min | Drama, Thriller
Based on the novels by Jack Higgins, Kyle MacLachlan stars as maverick British agent Sean Dillon to uncover a plot to take over the presidency of the United States.
Director: George Mihalka | Stars: Kyle MacLachlan, Macha Grenon, Chris Wiggins, Lisa Bronwyn Moore
Votes: 335
12. To Catch a King (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 115 min | Thriller, Drama
In 1940, two Americans, Joe Jackson and Hannah Winter, attempt to thwart a plot to kidnap the Duke of Windsor during a visit to Windsor.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Robert Wagner, Teri Garr, Horst Janson, John Standing
Votes: 175
13. The 100 Greatest War Films (2005 TV Movie)
385 min | Documentary
The 100 Greatest War Films of all time, as voted for by the public of the UK.
Director: Mark Murray | Stars: Sean Pertwee, David Aaronovitch, Ken Annakin, Jean-Jacques Annaud
Votes: 121
14. Confessional (1989)
120 min | Thriller
A secretive terrorist commits crimes to disrupt the peace process between the Irish and the Brits. Both sides want him dead. When he decides to assassinate the Pope and blame it on the U.K., only a musician with a secret past can stop him.
Stars: Keith Carradine, Robert Lindsay, Robert Lang, Simon Chandler
Votes: 70
15. The Violent Enemy (1967)
94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Irish terrorist breaks out of prison, and heads back to Ireland intending to blow up an electronics factory
Director: Don Sharp | Stars: Tom Bell, Susan Hampshire, Ed Begley, Noel Purcell
Votes: 116
16. The Book Programme (1973–1980)
25 min | Documentary
Stars: Robert Robinson, Michael Billington, Germaine Greer, Clive James
17. Cover to Cover (1986–1988)
Talk-Show
Book review programme.
Stars: Jill Neville, Nicholas Shakespeare, Colin MacCabe, A.N. Wilson
18. Read All About It (1974–1979)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Christopher Booker, Ronald Harwood, Antonia Fraser
19. A Better Read (1980)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bill Grundy, Frederick Nolan, Kevin Whately, Douglas Adams
20. Reading the Decades (2002)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the stories behind the bestselling books in 40 years of post-war Britain, examining what their success says about the decade in which they came out.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Jilly Cooper, Terry Pratchett, Jackie Collins
21.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Jack Higgins
(1978)
Documentary, Biography
Star: Jack Higgins
22.
Read All About It (1974–1979)
Episode:
Episode #4.10
(1977)
Talk-Show
Director: Nigel Williams | Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Christopher Booker, Jack Higgins, Barbara Kelly
23.
A Better Read (1980)
Episode:
Adventure Stories
(1980)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bill Grundy, Peter Cave, Jack Higgins
24.
Read All About It (1974–1979)
Episode:
Episode #6.9
(1979)
Talk-Show
Stars: Ronald Harwood, Sebastian Faulks, Jacky Gillott, Jack Higgins
25.
The Book Programme (1973–1980)
Episode:
The Thriller
(1979)
Documentary
Director: Sue Mallinson | Stars: Robert Robinson, Miles Copeland, Frederick Forsyth, Jack Higgins
26.
Pebble Mill at One (1972–1996)
Episode:
Episode #10.65
(1981)
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Fanny Cradock, Johnnie Cradock, Jack Higgins, Clodagh Rodgers
27.
Wogan (1982–1992)
Episode:
Episode #11.28
(1991)
Talk-Show
Andrew Lloyd Webber brings his new wife Madeline to the studio, while also appearing are Bobby Davro and writer Jack Higgins. Feargal Sharkey provides the music, singing his new track "I've Got News For You".
Stars: Terry Wogan, Bobby Davro, Madeleine Gurdon, Jack Higgins
28.
Reading the Decades (2002)
Episode:
Reading the 1960s
(2002)
Documentary
Stars: Stephen Fry, Jackie Collins, Germaine Greer, Jack Higgins
29.
Cover to Cover (1986–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(1987)
Talk-Show
Director: Peter Maniura | Stars: Nicholas Shakespeare, Jack Higgins, Caryl Phillips, Sidney Sheldon
30.
Confessional (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1989)
Thriller
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Arthur Brauss, Keith Carradine, Simon Chandler, Hugo Conlon
31.
Confessional (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1989)
Thriller
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Arthur Brauss, Keith Carradine, Simon Chandler, Colum Convey
32.
Confessional (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1989)
Thriller
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Arthur Brauss, Christopher Campbell, Keith Carradine, Simon Chandler
33.
Confessional (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1989)
Thriller
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Rod Arthur, Keith Carradine, Simon Chandler, Michael Chesden