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I'm thinking The Prisoner, Columbo, Reilly Ace of Spies, The Wire, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos and Granada's Sherlock Holmes, I Claudius...just sticking to English language programmes...but --
Having watched only 5 random episodes, I'm starting to think that THE FUGITIVE is the greatest tv drama ever, with 120 episodes made, each of variable quality. But for breadth of themes, great actors and actual influence, can this be bettered? Don't think so. For the last episode, 72% of Americans with tv sets tuned in. This is the daddy of 'em all.
Having watched only 5 random episodes, I'm starting to think that THE FUGITIVE is the greatest tv drama ever, with 120 episodes made, each of variable quality. But for breadth of themes, great actors and actual influence, can this be bettered? Don't think so. For the last episode, 72% of Americans with tv sets tuned in. This is the daddy of 'em all.
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Happy Valley would be High up the List ,brilliant..
Its only 2 ,5 episode Series Val ,But well worth watching Perhaps not a Classic as such not Long enough ,same could be said For both the Fargos :-) Both Very Good ,HV has to be one of the best I have ever seen on Tv .. Sadly they said no more 
Just finished Happy Valley and it was excellent - my vote would go to Romanzo Criminale - an Italian gangster series set in the 70s - brilliant stuff
The Forsyte Saga was very popular as was Upstairs Downstairs.
Auf Wiedersen Pet
A Family At War
Public Eye
The Hanged Man
All very popular shows.
A Family At War
Public Eye
The Hanged Man
All very popular shows.
For British drama Between The Lines which must be well over 20 years ago now.
Homicide Life On The Street
Hill Street Blues
The Americans
Hill Street Blues
The Americans
Edge of Darkness a very good call, I watched the series again recently. Seeing it again I wondered why I hadn't seen Bob Peck in anything recently, a quick check of IMBD and I see why, been dead more than 15 years, a great shame. I also saw the US 2010 film version with Mel Gibson which wasn't bad at all.
I think my favourite TV dramas have to be those by Stephen Poliakoff... The Lost Prince... Shooting the Past... Capturing Mary.
the greatest is a tough one but I enjoyed Edward VII with Timothy West which I'm not sure ever got repeated. Also Holocaust with Meryl Streep and The Winds Of War & War And Remembrance with Robert Mitchum.
1st series of The Killing (Danish version). Not for people who like gimmicks or "action". But for a realistic, thought provoking study of the devastating effects of a murder on the victim's family and others in the comunity (including the Police and Political administration) It was superbly done.
For British drama Happy Valley, as mentioned a few times above, is right up there - series one anyway. Two was on, but first series was spectacular edge of the seat stuff with a great storyline and amazing acting. I don't know anyone who saw it who didn't think it was one of the best things they had seen.
Olly's Prison (1993)- hard to access, don't know why BBC don't remaster it, maybe some copywright wrangle.
Sep 3, 2016 -- 5:21PM, Clerkmore wrote:
Our Friends in the North in the 90s for me.
Nice one, that was superb.
Not seen some mentioned on here, like Breaking Bad, but Our Friends in the North would take some beating.
the sweeney- how did itv produce great drama like this and now be so s ht ?
I had forgotten Edge Of Darkness ,that was very good .
The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
Others worthy of a mention:
Bouquet Of Barbed Wire
When The Boat Comes In
Secret Army
Within These Walls
Tenko
Danger UXB
Dr Finlay's Casebook
All Creatures Great And Small
They knew how to produce a good show in those days but television became like a tired old man in the late 80s. The early 90s was the end for me and I watch nothing these days except racing and headlines.
Bouquet Of Barbed Wire
When The Boat Comes In
Secret Army
Within These Walls
Tenko
Danger UXB
Dr Finlay's Casebook
All Creatures Great And Small
They knew how to produce a good show in those days but television became like a tired old man in the late 80s. The early 90s was the end for me and I watch nothing these days except racing and headlines.
Currently it must be Chicago Fire.
From the past Upstairs Downstairs, Downton Abbey, Spooks ,Morse, Judge John Deed, Silent Witness, Heartbeat and a great drama from the BBC shame they only made one series. it was called Good Cop.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Cop-DVD-Warren-Brown/dp/B007EAFTTQ/ref=sr_1_428?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1473002003&sr=1-428
From the past Upstairs Downstairs, Downton Abbey, Spooks ,Morse, Judge John Deed, Silent Witness, Heartbeat and a great drama from the BBC shame they only made one series. it was called Good Cop.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Cop-DVD-Warren-Brown/dp/B007EAFTTQ/ref=sr_1_428?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1473002003&sr=1-428
Just started Watching B Bad have only watched 4 episodes looks promising 
Lou Grant - so good they canned it and blacklisted Ed Asner.
investigative journalists -
Topics investigated were polluters, political corruption and being spanish american.
some episodes were poor - but overall a worthy contender.
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thriller - scarey stories in the seventies.
callan - original hard man.
teen jesus - still to make this?
investigative journalists -
Topics investigated were polluters, political corruption and being spanish american.
some episodes were poor - but overall a worthy contender.
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thriller - scarey stories in the seventies.
callan - original hard man.
teen jesus - still to make this?
The Wire for those who've watched it. Some other series for those who haven't.
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AND THE BEST EVER IS
recognize them all except the B/w photo above Combat? Russian Gun?
Joe McDoakes - so you want to be a gambler?
riot.
riot.
I agree - the original The Fugitive was excellent and even watching it today it hasn't lost it's quality and appeal.
But regarding up to date TV series, my favourite is 'LOST' and I'm surprised that it hasn't been mentioned even once on this thread. For me it had everything in it, but one needs to have a bit of empathy towards religion to appreciate the ending.
But regarding up to date TV series, my favourite is 'LOST' and I'm surprised that it hasn't been mentioned even once on this thread. For me it had everything in it, but one needs to have a bit of empathy towards religion to appreciate the ending.
i liked washington behind closed doors starring jason robards...1970 s ?
house of cards, uk version
and homeland
house of cards, uk version
and homeland
Zorro - I think Mac told me this is KAPITAN KLOSS...Mac will tell you.
Public Eye is definitely the most enjoyable drama series I've seen, followed by Breaking Bad and The Sopranos.
Public Eye is definitely the most enjoyable drama series I've seen, followed by Breaking Bad and The Sopranos.
Alfred Burke was outstanding playing the character of Frank Marker & personified the downtrodden private eye
Loved watching Callan also - downbeat, gritty but nevertheless brilliant TV
Was it me or was the acting so much better then; the writers were also superior to today's crowd in my opinion
Loved watching Callan also - downbeat, gritty but nevertheless brilliant TV
Was it me or was the acting so much better then; the writers were also superior to today's crowd in my opinion
In the still from Budgie, Iain Cuthbertson looks amazingly similar to Bjarne Henriksen who played the dead girls' father in the first series of The Killing.
Good old Charlie Endell.
Good old Charlie Endell.
dunlaying 05 Sep 16 13:17
Does anybody remember "Survivors"?
I was only 14 when the first series was aired & I remember it left a big impression on me at the time, one storyline that really sticks out was a simpleton in the group was accused of murder & they took him out to the woods & shot him, then found out it was someone else
Does anybody remember "Survivors"?
I was only 14 when the first series was aired & I remember it left a big impression on me at the time, one storyline that really sticks out was a simpleton in the group was accused of murder & they took him out to the woods & shot him, then found out it was someone else
Raffles - i used to come home from school in the dinner break, it was on 12.30-1.30 I think, and hide in my bedroom - my mom wouldn't discover me till later? Loved it. Before Betamax and VHS. Better because I was waiting to be captured just like Raffles.
Inspector MacGregor actor died young - thought he was very good. Like Roger Delgado playing the master. Tongue and cheek good humour.
Inspector MacGregor actor died young - thought he was very good. Like Roger Delgado playing the master. Tongue and cheek good humour.
When the boat comes in
Rich Man,Poor Man
Shine on harvest moon
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
House of Cards
Rich Man,Poor Man
Shine on harvest moon
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
House of Cards
adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Jeremy Brett. brilliant.
benedict Bundercatch? abysmal .
benedict Bundercatch? abysmal .
Vel you have a great memory.
For zorro
Kapitan Kloss is an 18-episode 1967–1968 Polish television series also called Stawka większa niż życie (More Than Life At Stake).
It`s available on dvd with English subtitles on Amazon. Only 4 left Vel.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Than-Stake-Kapitan-Kloss/dp/B003HUVQJY/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1473177865&sr=1-3&keywords=Kapitan+Kloss
For zorro
Kapitan Kloss is an 18-episode 1967–1968 Polish television series also called Stawka większa niż życie (More Than Life At Stake).
It`s available on dvd with English subtitles on Amazon. Only 4 left Vel.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/More-Than-Stake-Kapitan-Kloss/dp/B003HUVQJY/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1473177865&sr=1-3&keywords=Kapitan+Kloss
nein comrade - it's on the YOUTUBE.
FK amazon and the exploited workers.
I'll watch em all fur free...........................................................................
FK amazon and the exploited workers.
I'll watch em all fur free...........................................................................
Washington behind closed doors - Jason Robards playing a fictional president but really based on Nixon and the watergate scandal.
wonderful series and cast. Robards as Nixon was superb and remember in particular Robert Vaughn and Nicholas Pryor playing a cowardly, nervous ambitious character brilliantly and the beautiful Meg Foster.
wonderful series and cast. Robards as Nixon was superb and remember in particular Robert Vaughn and Nicholas Pryor playing a cowardly, nervous ambitious character brilliantly and the beautiful Meg Foster.
The Prisoner was very good.
They started filming 50 years ago yesterday.
They started filming 50 years ago yesterday.
A Family At War already mentioned was a great tv drama.
Kung Fu with David Carradine was brilliant and also Alias Smith & Jones.
Kung Fu with David Carradine was brilliant and also Alias Smith & Jones.
Winds Of War and Holocaust mentioned earlier were brilliant and another less known drama from the same genre - The Nightmare Years was excellent.
Yeah, Mac - The Nightmare Years...haven't seen that for years. I've got 2 copies of the book, picked up from charity shops.
It's probably the best insight into Germany and the rise of Hitler.
It's probably the best insight into Germany and the rise of Hitler.
I've never been into watching series as a rule but the stand out show that I never missed an episode of was Hill Street Blues.
Yes Vel, William L Shirer`s book The Rise And Fall Of The Third Reich is arguably the best on the subject.
..... was that the book you mean or is there actually one called The Nightmare Years by Shirer?
..... was that the book you mean or is there actually one called The Nightmare Years by Shirer?
Do you remember the Granada tv film The Death Of Adolf Hitler with Frank Finlay playing Hitler?
I bought the dvd and always put it on when I want a good laugh
I bought the dvd and always put it on when I want a good laugh
I have hardly watched any already mentioned, but will definitely come back to this thread when I start watching series at home again.
My favourites are hill street blues and the early episodes of breaking bad.
My favourites are hill street blues and the early episodes of breaking bad.
private schultz - six parts
moody and pegg? maybe not.
moody and pegg? maybe not.
Anyone remember "Brond", a series from the 80's with Stratford Johns playing a very sinister character? Can't remember what it was about exactly, but it was weird. Music by Bill Nelson, as I recall.
Really enjoyed the Beiderbecke Tapes years ago but got the box set two years back and lost interest after one and half episodes,but not with Tinker,Tailor,Soldier,Spy.
Sep 7, 2016 -- 8:26PM, annie. wrote:
I have hardly watched any already mentioned, but will definitely come back to this thread when I start watching series at home again.My favourites are hill street blues and the early episodes of breaking bad.
You getting a TV again? Well done.
Most of my favs already mentioned but I will throw in
GBH
Goodbye Cruel World
One Summer
Scully
State Of Play
Shoestring
Hazell
Widows
GBH
Goodbye Cruel World
One Summer
Scully
State Of Play
Shoestring
Hazell
Widows
The Rockford Files very good. James Garner as good as any great holywood actor.
Ah mais bien sûr.
She must be due back on our screens soon surely?
She must be due back on our screens soon surely?
Shoestring was excellent as was Fox.The Sweeney my personal Fav. Enjoyed Kojak too.
BBC drama about "the Troubles" called Children of the North was excellent - shown once, never repeated and no home video release.
A Very British Coup also up there.
But first prize goes to Edge of Darkness - gripping drama and has there ever been anything on the telly more lovely than the young Joanne Whalley?
A Very British Coup also up there.
But first prize goes to Edge of Darkness - gripping drama and has there ever been anything on the telly more lovely than the young Joanne Whalley?
kept Brond as there was a scene of furniture moving in it - he's pushin down on me! Used to say that a lot while doing removals as an in joke.
I Claudius is a shocking omission.
Another good one on the same theme was the black and white BBC production called The Caesars. Vel, if you are looking in, you must get the dvd of that one. A cultured guy like you will enjoy that. Couple of quid on Amazon.
Another good one on the same theme was the black and white BBC production called The Caesars. Vel, if you are looking in, you must get the dvd of that one. A cultured guy like you will enjoy that. Couple of quid on Amazon.
BBC's last good drama?
bbc loves to take credit for Granada's Programming.
youtube threads all praise the bbc for adv of sherlock holmes with jeremy brett ?
bbc loves to take credit for Granada's Programming.
youtube threads all praise the bbc for adv of sherlock holmes with jeremy brett ?
there used to be 'American Playhouse' it was shown about 1990? famous plays
that were featured, can't find a copy of them all together. seen one or two
on ytube. like hen's teeth.
that were featured, can't find a copy of them all together. seen one or two
on ytube. like hen's teeth.
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