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
Snuff Box (2006)
8.1/10
Starring: Matt Berry, Rich Fulcher
English channel BBC Three continues its trend for pushing new British comedy talent ('Little Britain', 'The Mighty Boosh') in this sketch comedy. Matt... Read more
Soap: Season 1, Episodes 1 - 10 (1977)
8.2/10
Starring: Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Robert Mandan, Richard Mulligan, Diana Canova,...
The controversial sitcom that defined the late '70s and became an instant classic, "Soap" took viewers into the quirky lives of the Tates and the Camp... Read more
Solo: Series 1 and 2 (1981)
3.9/10
Starring: Elspet Gray, Felicity Kendal, Stephen Moore
Following the demise of the ever-popular 'The Good Life', each of the four cast members got their own sit-com. Richard Briers got 'Ever Decreasing Ci... Read more
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Series 2 (1974)
7.6/10
Starring: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice
Welcome to the chaotic world of accident prone Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford). No matter where he is or what he's doing, Frank just seems to find ha... Read more
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em: Series 3 (1975)
7.6/10
Starring: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice
Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford) is an accident waiting to happen, a one-man walking disaster area! This DVD release features all six episodes from th... Read more
Sometimes in April (2005)
7.9/10
Director: Raoul Peck
Starring: Idris Elba, Debra Winger, Carole Karemara, Pamela Nomvete, Michelle Rugema
In April 1994 a violent uprising between the Hutus and Tutsis of Rwanda led to one of the darkest periods in African history, and over the next 100 da... Read more
Sorry!: Series 1 (1981)
6.8/10
Director: David Askey
Starring: Ronnie Corbett, Barbara Lott, William Moore
Ronnie Corbett's solo series ran for seven years and features him as the 41-year old Timothy Lumsden. He has a good job as a librarian, plenty of int... Read more
South (Marcus Lush) (2009)
8.7/10
Starring: Marcus Lush
Another offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush sees him on a heartfelt journey into the rugged and beautiful south of New Zealand. While work introduce... Read more
South Park: Imaginationland (2008)
8.7/10
Starring: Trey Parker, Matt Stone
The doors of a whole new dimension are thrown open and the boys of South Park walk right into Imaginationland, a wondrous magical place until terroris... Read more
South Park: Season 10 (2006)
8.7/10
Director: Matt Stone, Trey Parker
Starring: Matt Stone, Trey Parker
Join the boys as they witness the death of their beloved Chef, band together to defeat a virtual villain who is out to destroy the world, and wrestle... Read more