Top 100 TV Shows

[Opposite]

Top 100 TV Shows
85. Peaky Blinders * (30pts)
86. Sons of Anarchy (30pts)
87. Goodnight Sweetheart (30pts)
88. I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! * (29pts)
89. Brass Eye (29pts)
90. Frine (29pts)
91. The Office USA (29pts)
92. House (29pts)
93. Supernatural (29pts)
94. Only Connect (28pts)
95. Phoenix Nights (28pts)
96. Takeshi's Castle * (27pts)
97. Fort Boyard (27pts)
98. Mad Dogs (27pts)
99. Eastenders (27pts)
100. Storage Hunters (27pts)

I think there's a letter missing here

 

[blade1889]

No idea how anyone can think that Corronation Street & Eastenders are one of the top20 best shows of all time. Sort your lives out you bunch of old ladies!

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

Not my cup of tea but shows that have been running for 50 odd years and 30 years must be doing something right.

 

[blade1889]

Not my cup of tea but shows that have been running for 50 odd years and 30 years must be doing something right.

True, but best ever? No way. Amazes me why people still tune in to watch the same storylines on a 3year conveyor belt.

 

[Murphy]

True, but best ever? No way. Amazes me why people still tune in to watch the same storylines on a 3year conveyor belt.

Not just about that though, it's about the characters that you grow up/old with. Someone like Anne Kirkbride who plays Deirdre for example has a presence both on screen and off to an extent where her death is felt by millions - which is testament to what a programme like Corrie and it's longevity can do.

Arguably something with such longevity is more worthy of a place on this list as it's stood the test of time for over 30-50 years, encapsulating around 3 generations of people consistently. To do that and to address issues of the time is so important, and soaps in particular are the main TV interest in talking about taboo subjects - they're so important, more so than a lot of people realise.

 

[Craig]

Anyone who refers to Corrie as Corro needs castrating with a blunt butter knife.

 

[Murphy]

I understand what you're saying, I went off on a bit of a tangent about Corrie as it's something I've watched on and off for years. There's just certain moments that touch you far more than a series like Breaking Bad or House ever could, characters like Deirdre for example that you build a relationship with over a period of time and despite it being fictional, you rejoice with them/feel their pain whenever a storyline affects them in a way far more clearly (can't think of a better word), than a shorter running drama. Just certain things in Corrie over the years that I've loved, characters that reflect people I know, storyline's that are just extremely funny like Peter Barlow's drinkers meeting which descended into farce or Blanche's will reading which is another excellent clip available on YouTube.

Guess what I'm trying to say is, that I included a show like Corrie because it's something that you can look back on and pick out certain moments that will always live with you because you've known these characters, places, and their habits that reflect yours for years. Mike Baldwin's final scenes make me tingle the most out of anything I've ever watched (no understatement), because it's realistic and you've lived through his downfall with him. I remember watching that when I was about 7, and watching it back now you appreciate what an immensely powerful storyline it is - and that he's a character that I love. The only thing that comes close to giving me shivers like that is that "Do it for Bobby" line, in a TV advertisement.

I've rambled again, and I'm not sure what my point even is any more, but that's a couple of reasons why I love things like Corrie.

 

[StagsForLife]

Jesus just catched on two weeks worth and we're nowhere near still!

A league of their own was a choice of mine, love the show.

And Alty shame on you for not knowing what Drake and Josh is... class show.

 

[blade1889]

Anyone who refers to Corrie as Corro needs castrating with a blunt butter knife.

Always been Corro to people round me ya Dingle.


Think that AA meeting will always be remembered tbf Murphy.

 

[Spirederman]

Yeah, it's Corro.

 

[lordofthepies]

Calling it Corro is really weird. Watching it is even weirder.

 

[Rammy]

80. Hollyoaks Later
Points: 32 | Lists: 4 | Number One's: 0 | 2013 Position: N/A | 2011 Position: N/A
Seasons: 6 | Episodes: 30​

Originally known as Late Night Hollyoaks, this British show is as the name suggests a spinoff of the Channel 4 soap, Hollyoaks. The series begain in 2008 and since then has become an annual event for the soap. The series returns every September and takes place over five consecutive nights on E4.

The late broadcasting time allows for more sexual content, edgier storylines, and stronger language.

 

[Hooray]

Never seen an episode of Hollyoaks in my life!

 

[Saddlerrad]

Sons of Anarchy was high on my list. Thoroughly enjoyable and easy to watch programme. Highly entertaining at times and sometimes quite trashy, but definetely worth a watch for anyone that doesn't take TV too realistically.

 

[This Charming Mike]

"Edgier stoylines"

 

[Hooray]

I don't think any of my top 8 have come up yet

 

[Rammy]

79. An Idiot Abroad
Points: 32 | Lists: 4 | Number One's: 0 | 2013 Position: 218th | 2011 Position: 104th
Seasons: 3 | Episodes: 19​

An Idiot Abroad is a British travel documentary broadcast on Sky1. Created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the show follows Karl Pilkington as he travels the world.

Episodes focus on Pilkington's reactions to cultural differences, whilst Gervais and Merchant call during each trip. to assign him tasks that are often not related to why he believed he was visiting the country. Pilkington has no prior warning about the situations he is forced in to.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

I really liked An Idiot Abroad when it first came out but watched a few the other week and it wasn't great.

 

[The Hand of Dom]

Hollyoaks Later made four lists?

 

[Rammy]

Hollyoaks Later made four lists?

Ridiculous, eh?

 

[Rammy]

78. Spooks
Points: 33 | Lists: 2 | Number One's: 0 | 2013 Position: 68th | 2011 Position: 34th
Seasons: 10 | Episodes: 86​

Spooks is a British drama series, which is also known as MI-5 in some countries. Airing from 2002-2011, this show follows the work of MI5 officers based at the Thames House headquarters. It is notable for both high production value, and its use of popular guest stars. The series continued in 2015, with a film (Spooks: The Greater Good).

It faced a big drop in 2013 after a strong finish in the first Top TV Shows list, but unfortunately it falls again here after making just two lists.

 

[Rammy]

77. Groundforce
Points: 33 | Lists: 2 | Number One's: 0 | 2013 Position: N/A | 2011 Position: N/A
Seasons: 6 | Episodes: 30​

Groundforce is a British garden makeover series originally broadcast on BBC Two (and later BBC One) between 1997 and 2005. The series was originally hosted by Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock, and Tommy Walsh.

In each episode, a team of gardeners make over the garden of an individual who has been nominated by a member of their family or a friend. Whilst that individual is away, the team, assisted by friends and family, make over the garden over two days, and surprise the individual on their return. The team was led by Alan Titchmarsh, gardener Charlie Dimmock, builder Tommy Walsh and his assistant Will Shanahan.

The series moved to BBC One for the second series. Titchmarsh left in 2002, saying that he felt the series was becoming repetitive and because he wasn't able to work with materials like stainless steel and do intricate brickwork patterns due to time and money constraints. Kirsty King joined the team after Titchmarsh left.

The series was credited with helping the increase in sales of garden decking in the late 1990s and early 2000s due to its use during the series. Retailer B&Q had sales rise from £5,000 in 1997 to £16 million in 2001.

The series was cancelled in 2005. At its peak, the series attracted 12 million viewers.


Unfortunately clips are once again hard to come by, but here's the incredibly catchy theme tune.

 

[IanH]

Guess what I'm trying to say is, that I included a show like Corrie because it's something that you can look back on and pick out certain moments that will always live with you ...

80. Hollyoaks Later​

The late broadcasting time allows for more sexual content, edgier storylines, and stronger language.

Anyone else remember when Max died? That was some of the edgiest shit I've ever seen, think it will always live with me.

 

[Rammy]

Anyone else remember when Max died? That was some of the edgiest shit I've ever seen, think it will always live with me.

YES!

 

[Murphy]

Groundforce finishing 77th is brilliant. Hope it was in C&B's list.

Love Spooks as well.

 

[Hooray]

Fucking Ground Force

I once spotted Tommy Walsh at Alton Towers. True story.

 

[Cheese & Biscuits]

Groundforce finishing 77th is brilliant. Hope it was in C&B's list

Even Charlie's dimmocks wouldn't make me vote for that. I'm more of a Bake Off man myself. Mary's berries are much more my cup of tea.

 

[mnb089mnb]

I would post a link to Max's death from Hollilater but it's pre-watershed here in the UK so no one should be watching it at this time of day.

 

[JJH]

An Idiot Abroad gets a worthy mention there. It's absolutely brilliant.

 

[StagsForLife]

Sorry but you should be ashamed if it watch Hollyoaks and like it. Every time i turn it on it is always the same - someone on their last legs and in hospital. May as well be Holby City.