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 Flying Doctors (1986)
6.7/10
Starring: Andrew McFarlane, Keith Eden, Robert Grubb, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Liz Burch, Lenore...
Big city values clash with rural realities in this Australian television series about the adventures of young Sydney doctor Tom Callaghan (Andrew McFa... Read more
The Flying Nun: Season 1 (1967)
6.5/10
Director: Mike Newell
Starring: Sally Field, John Astin, Gino Conforti, Jamie Farr, Harold Gould
Sally Field stars as Sister Bertrille in this much loved classic series from the '60s. All 31 episodes from the debut season - including the two-par... Read more
The Forsyte Saga (2002)
8.2/10
Director: Christopher Menaul, Dave Moore
Starring: John Carlisle, Rupert Graves, Barbara Flynn, Gina McKee, Damian Lewis
A classic of English literature, 'The Forsyte Saga' paints a fascinating picture of early twentieth century London life, charting the progress of a gr... Read more
The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders (1996)
7.9/10
Starring: Alex Kingston, Maureen O'Brien, Chrissie Cotterill, Daniel Craig, Diana Rigg, Ja...
A mini-series adaptation of Daniel Dafoe's classic novel with Alex Kingston as the eponymous prostitute who worked her way up the 17th century court l... Read more
The Four Complete Historic Ed Sullivan Shows: Featuring The Beatles (1965)
Director: Tim Kiley
Starring: The Beatles, Myron Cohen, Mitzi Gaynor, Tessie O'Shea, Ed Sullivan, Cab Calloway...
Here they are! Four of the most beloved shows in television history! It all begins on February 9, 1964. The Beatles step onto Ed Sullivan's New York s... Read more
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990)
7.9/10
Starring: Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro, James Avery, Karyn Parsons, Janet Hubert-Whitten, J...
Before the series that jump-started Will Smith's acting career, the Fresh Prince was Smith's rapper alter-ego who performed novelty songs with friend,... Read more
The Funny Ladies of British Comedy (1996)
7.1/10
Director: Judi Dench
Starring: Dawn French, Mollie Sugden, Prunella Scales, Patricia Routledge
Join Patricia Routledge (Keeping Up Appearances), Dawn French (The Vicar of Dibley), Prunella Scales (Fawlty Towers), Mollie Sugden (Are You Being Ser... Read more
The Galton and Simpson Playhouse (1977)
Director: Duncan Wood
Starring: Anton Diffring, Arthur Lowe, Charles Gray, Freddie Jones, Leonard Rossiter, Mona...
British comedy writing maestros Ray Galton and Alan Simpson ('Hancock's Half Hour', 'Steptoe and Son') created the 'Playhouse' series in the late Seve... Read more
The Games: Series 1 (1999)
5.7/10
Director: Bruce Permezel
Starring: John Clarke, Bryan Dawe, Gina Riley, Ross Stevenson
Featuring the formidable comedic talents of John Clarke, Gina Riley, Bryan Dawe and Ross Stevenson, this hit ABC comedy series is a deadpan, surreal a... Read more
The Gathering Storm (2002)
7.6/10
Director: Richard Loncraine
Starring: Albert Finney, Vanessa Redgrave, Jim Broadbent, Linus Roache, Lena Headey, Tom W...
The mid-1930's finds the great politician and orator Winston Churchill (Albert Finney) out of favour and struggling to make his robust voice heard by... Read more