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
The Brittas Empire: Series 1 (1991)
7.2/10
Director: Mike Stephens
Starring: Chris Barrie, Pippa Haywood, Michael Burns, Harriet Thorpe, Julia St John
The gifts of management and diplomacy were not bestowed on Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie) and though he means well, he can't resist the temptation to m... Read more
The Brokenwood Mysteries: Series 1 (2014)
7.7/10
Starring: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland
"The Brokenwood Mysteries" comprises four murder mystery stories set in a seemingly quiet country town where the town's newest resident, Detective Ins... Read more
The Bugaloos: The Complete Series (1970)
7/10
Starring: John McIndoe, Wayne Laryea, John Philpott, Caroline Ellis, Martha Raye, Billy Ba...
Any history of rock 'n' roll's British Invasion must certainly include The Bugaloos, the four-bug rock sensation of Tranquility Forest. From the limit... Read more
The Carol Burnett Show: Show Stoppers (2001)
8.8/10
Starring: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence
In 2001 the beloved cast of the gone-but-not-forgotten 'The Carol Burnett Show' reunited to reminisce about filming together. Burnett, Vicki Lawrence,... Read more
The Casual Vacancy (2015)
6.6/10
Starring: Rory Kinnear, Michael Gambon, Keeley Hawes, Julia McKenzie, Monica Dolan, Emilia...
From the author of "Harry Potter", J.K. Rowling, comes the BBC TV miniseries adaptation of her top-selling adult novel. 'The Casual Vacancy' centers o... Read more
The Catherine Tate Show: Series 1 (2004)
7.3/10
Starring: Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Andy Dennehy
Award-winning comedienne Catherine Tate won even more acclaim with this self-titled sketch series with a stable of winning characters from her foul-mo... Read more
The Catherine Tate Show: Series 3 (2008)
7.3/10
Starring: Catherine Tate
From 'Am I bovvered?' teenage nightmare Lauren to the seemingly pleasant 'Cockney Nan', who just happens to be a foul-mouthed racist. This brilliantly... Read more
The Chaser's War On Everything: Season 1, Episodes 1-13 (2006)
8.6/10
Starring: Julian Morrow, Chas Licciardello, Chris Taylor, Craig Reucassel, Andrew Hansen
The first series of ABC's Logie Award-winning series featuring Julian Morrow, Chas Licciardello, Chris Taylor, Craig Reucassel and Andrew Hansen doing... Read more
The Chaser's War On Everything: Season 1, Episodes 14-26 (2006)
8.6/10
Starring: Julian Morrow, Chas Licciardello, Chris Taylor, Craig Reucassel, Andrew Hansen
'George W. Bush waged a 'War on Terror', but only The Chaser has had the vision and courage to wage a 'War on Everything'. 13 more episodes, featuring... Read more
The Chris Rock Show: Season 1 & 2 (1997)
6.8/10
Starring: Chris Rock
Comedian Chris Rock combines sketch comedy, interviews and more in his Emmy-winning HBO series. Full of his trademark humour and hilarious skits like... Read more