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
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Brett) (1984)
8.2/10
Director: Sarah Harding
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams, David Burke
Sherlock Holmes is again on the case with Jeremy Brett in the role of the clever sleuth and David Burke as his trusty friend and assistant Dr Watson.... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Cushing) (1968)
5/10
Director: Graham Evans
Starring: Peter Cushing, Nigel Stock, Gary Raymond, Gabriella Licudi
Peter Cushing reprises the role of England's greatest ever detective in Arthur Conan Doyle's classic story set on the windswept moors of Dartmoor. Cou... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Richardson) (1983)
7.6/10
Director: Douglas Hickox
Starring: Ian Richardson, Martin Shaw, Glynis Barber, Denholm Elliott, Connie Booth
"It was a brave man who would cross the wild Devon moorlands in darkness - for the ancient legend of the Hound of the Baskervilles had persisted in fa... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Illustrious Client / The Creeping Man (1991)
7.6/10
Director: Tim Sullivan
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Charles Kay, Anthony Valentine, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams
'The Adventure of The Illustrious Client' - Sir James Damery asks Holmes for help in persuading Violet Merville to end her association with Baron Grun... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Master Blackmailer (1992)
7.6/10
Director: Peter Hammond
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Robert Hardy, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams
Charles Augustus Milverton is intent on destroying the society wedding of the year unless his blackmail demands are met. A man who preys upon weakness... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Naval Treaty / The Solitary Cyclist (1984)
7.6/10
Director: Paul Annett, Alan Grint
Starring: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams
Sherlock Holmes is again on the case with Jeremy Brett in the role of the clever sleuth and David Burke as his trusty friend and assistant Dr Watson.... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Problem of Thor Bridge / The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax (1990)
7.6/10
Director: John Madden, Michael Simpson
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke
Jeremy Brett brings Sherlock Holmes to life in a series that is said to be the most accurate portrayal ever made of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous, f... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Red Circle (1994)
7.6/10
Director: Sarah Hellings
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke
Signor Zamba is murdered by a member of 'The Red Circle'. Emilia and Gennaro escape from Gorgiano, the leader on a liner and in love with Emilia. Back... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (Brett) (1984)
8.2/10
Director: Peter Hammond
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams, David Burke
Sherlock Holmes is again on the case with Jeremy Brett in the role of the clever sleuth and David Burke as his trusty friend and assistant Dr Watson.... Read more
Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (Richardson) (1983)
7.6/10
Director: Desmond Davis
Starring: Ian Richardson, Cherie Lunghi
Following the disappearance of her father, the beautiful Miss Morstan has received each year a mysterious present. She consults Sherlock Holmes (Ian R... Read more