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
Roseanne: Season 1 (1988)
7/10
Director: Various
Starring: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Alicia Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Mich...
Based on the caustic stand-up of its soon-to-be star Roseanne Barr, this series was a welcome antidote to sugary contemporaries like 'Full House' and... Read more
Rosemary and Thyme: Series 1 (2003)
Director: Tom Clegg, Brian Farnham
Starring: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott, Christopher Villiers, Michael Cochra...
Brought together by the death of a friend, Rosemary Boxer (Felicity Kendal) and Laura Thyme (Pam Ferris) share a passion for horticulture and a talent... Read more
Rosemary and Thyme: Series 2 (2004)
Director: Simon Langton, Brian Farnham, Gwennan Sage
Starring: Pam Ferris, Felicity Kendal, Anthony Andrews, Oliver Ford Davies, Phyllida Law
Our amiable sleuths travel to the gorgeous French Riviera and the Italian coast, uncovering murder and wrong-doing at home and abroad. Though they try... Read more
Roswell: Season 1 (1999)
7.5/10
Starring: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl, Brendan Fehr, Majandra Delfino, Coli...
New Mexico 1947: an object falls from the sky and crashes on a remote ranch. Reports detailing the mysterious event soon begin to appear in newspapers... Read more
Rough Diamond: The Complete Series (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Simon Langton, Paul Harrison
Starring: David Jason, George Cole, Roy Marsden, Gary Whelan
AKA 'Diamond Geezers'. Award-winning actor David Jason stars as cheeky diamond thief Des Parker in this hugely successful comedy drama. He's a master... Read more
Route 66: Season 1, Volume 2 (1961)
7.7/10
Starring: Beatrice Straight, Dan Duryea, Darren McGavin, George Maharis, Jack Weston, Mart...
Two young adventurers (Martin Milner, George Maharis) in a Corvette explore early 60's social problems and changing mores, looking for the right place... Read more
Rude Awakenings (2007)
6.9/10
Director: Garth Maxwell, Peter Burger, Geoffrey Cawthorn, Brendan Donovan, Simon Raby
Starring: Danielle Cormack, Rose McIver, Patrick Wilson, Michael Lawrence, Carl Bland, Fio...
Exploring this country's most burning obsession - buying the perfect house in the best location. This entertaining suburban satire focuses on feuding... Read more
Rumpole of the Bailey: Rumpole's Return (1980)
8.5/10
Director: John Glenister
Starring: Leo McKern, Peter Bowles, Patricia Hodge, Patsy Smart
In a stand alone feature-length episode that follows on from the end of series 2, Rumpole (Leo McKern) has retired and moved to Florida to be closer t... Read more
Rumpole of the Bailey: Series 1 (1978)
8.5/10
Director: Herbert Wise, Graham Evans
Starring: Leo McKern, Derek Benfield
Leo McKern stars as 'the Old Bailey hack' Rumpole, in his best-known and best-loved role. The portly Rumpole refuses to prosecute in the cases he acce... Read more
Rumpole of the Bailey: Series 2 (1979)
8.5/10
Starring: Leo McKern
Opinionated and set in his ways, the portly and curmudgeonly Horace Rumpole (Leo McKern) powers forth in his daily quest for justice. In this second s... Read more