Television Shows
"As Seen on TV"
A television movie (also TV movie, made-for-TV movie, telefilm, etc.) is a photoplay that does not normally feature in movie theatres but is produced for, and released to, television only. It is commonly considered a type of movie, but some people restrict the latter term to those that play in cinemas only.
The programs listed below have all at one time or another been on the telly. Most of those great old shows are represented here, from "Green Acres" to "Absolutely Fabulous", from "Dallas" to "Six Feet Under", from "The Simpsons" to "Ren and Stimpy".....
Below is an amalgam of Alice's entire collection of "Television Shows". For more precise grazing you may find scrolling within this genre helpful. ie "TV Drama", "TV Comedy", "TV Cult", etc
Arrested Development: Season 2 (2004)
7.7/10
Director: Patty Jenkins, Lee Shallat Chemel, Jeff Melman, Peter Lauer, Jason Bateman
Starring: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia De Rossi, Tony Hal...
The bitingly brilliant, Emmy Award-winning second season continues to follow the downward-spiralling fortunes of the deluded Bluth family. Michael (J... Read more
Arrested Development: Season 3 (2005)
8.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Will Arnett, Scott Baio, Jason Bateman, Justine Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cro...
This set includes the complete third and final season of the genius, Emmy-winning comedy that was cancelled by people who 'just didn't understand'. Th... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious Universe (1994)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
Arthur C Clarke and his team of highly respected scientific experts travel the globe seeking the truth behind mythical creatures, ancient legends and... Read more
Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World (1980)
Starring: Arthur C Clarke
From Stonehenge to California and from Peru to Siberia, acclaimed sci-fi author Sir Arthur C Clarke ("2001: A Space Odyssey") investigates the stories... Read more
As Time Goes By: Reunion Specials - Part 1 (2005)
8.2/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Jenny Funnell, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
The lyrically funny romance of Jean (Judi Dench) and Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) continues its whimsical course in the "As Time Goes By – Reunion Speci... Read more
As Time Goes By: Reunion Specials - Part 2 (2005)
8.2/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Bretherton, Moira Brooker, Jenny Funnell
The lyrically funny romance of Jean (Judi Dench) and Lionel (Geoffrey Palmer) continues its whimsical course in Part Two of the Reunion Specials. A yo... Read more
As Time Goes By: Series 3 and 4 (1994)
8.2/10
Director: Sydney Lotterby
Starring: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Jenny Funnell, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
When they were young, Jean and Lionel had planned a romantic holiday together in Paris. It is not until thirty-eight years later that the dream become... Read more
Ashes to Ashes: Series 1 (2008)
8.2/10
Starring: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lom...
A sort-of sequel to the British series 'Life on Mars', only this time the time-hopping detective is a woman and a trained psychologist who finds herse... Read more
Ashes to Ashes: Series 2 (2009)
6.4/10
Director: Ben Bolt, Catherine Morshead, Philip John
Starring: Keeley Hawes, Philip Glenister, Dean Andrews, Montserrat Lombard, Marshall Lanca...
Series 2 kicks off in 1982 where leg warmers are cool, fluorescent is the colour of choice, Thatcher is in her element and bullish DCI Gene Hunt (Phil... Read more
At Home with the Braithwaites: Series 1 (2000)
6.8/10
Director: Andy De Emmony, Robin Sheppard
Starring: Lynda Bellingham, Peter Davison, Amanda Redman, Sylvia Syms, Sarah Smart
When housewife Alison (Amanda Redman) wins the lottery, she keeps her winnings a closely guarded secret for fear that it will corrupt her family. Mean... Read more