The Most Popular All-Time TV Shows &
Movies In The UK
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Trying to create a list of the most popular all-time TV shows and movies
in the UK is no easy task. Over the decades, some fantastic films and
some incredible television programmes have remained popular and are
still much-loved today. From the likes of
Rain Man (1988) in the late
80s right up to Grey's Anatomy in the early 2000s, here's a run-down of
some of our favourites that we think you will enjoy if you haven't
already seen them.
American TV shows
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy charts the surgical career of Meredith Grey and her
colleagues over many years from their first day as interns. From
choosing a speciality to dating and marriage, there is nothing
off-limits for this show which has a massive cult following and has
injured over 17 seasons so far. The death of a main character is like
losing a best friend, and over the years, there have been many losses as
well as a lot of fun and laughter. It is a much-loved show that attracts
a new audience all the time as well as old faithful's who have been with
it since the beginning.
Will and Grace
This is a comedy series featuring a gay male lawyer and his straight
interior designer roommate who initially fell in love with him but now
except her place as his best friend. This is undoubtedly a laugh a
minute and again was very popular with many hilarious characters,
commanding a reboot series long after the original seasons had finished.
If you enjoy a comedy, then you may love Will and Grace as it has
something for everyone and is well written and highly entertaining.
British TV Shows
Dr Who
Doctor Who first graced our screens in 1963 and follows the life of the
last Time Lord called the Doctor. After a significant hiatus, it
returned in 2005 with Christopher Eccleston playing the iconic role.
Currently, the Doctor is portrayed by Jodie Whittaker, who is the first
female incarnation of our time travelling spaceman. The Doctor lives in
the Tardis, which can travel through time in space and encounters many
alien lifeforms; some he needs to save, and some want to kill him. One
of the most famous enemies is the Daleks, and they too have seen
upgrades and reboots over the years, they started out as being unable to
climb stairs, and they can now fly, which makes things a lot trickier
for our hero.
Death in Paradise
A modern success story for the BBC,
Death in Paradise, features a
British detective on the island of Saint Marie solving crimes, which are
generally gory murders. Although the format is quite samey, the change
in detective, which happens pretty regularly, keeps the audience
interested, and this is far from being serious. Hence, it offers the
audience some laughs along the way. Ralph Little has just taken his turn
as the leading investigator, with Ardal O'Hanlon, Ben Miller, and Kris
Marshall all taking their turn. It's always as in January, which is a
nice break from the dismal UK weather as we get to see the glorious
sunshine on offer, and the stories are fun and engaging, making it the
perfect escapism for a dull day. The series is shot on the island of
Guadeloupe and often features many famous UK faces, who cameo or guest
star for short periods of time.
Only Fools and Horses
Comedy gold can be found in the form of only fools and horses, with
David Jason starring as Del Boy, a rogue market trader who would sell
his own grandpa if he thought he could make a quick Buck. Living in a
particularly grotty high rise in Peckham, the series follows Del Boy and
his brother Rodney as they dream of becoming millionaires. There haven't
been any new incarnations recently, but the original series remains
incredibly popular and has a large following.
American Movie
Rain Man
Rain Man was a 1988 movie featuring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise,
Hoffman played an autistic man, and his brother Tom Cruise was a
high-flying businessman. The latter thought he could take advantage of
the intellect displayed by the autistic to win big at the casinos of Las
Vegas. Hoffman's performance was well documented, and he received many
accolades, Cruise's character was not such a nice person, and he
portrayed the bad guy of the piece.
UK Movie
James Bond
The James Bond franchise started in 1962, and there are a series of
movies following the adventures of the secret agent 007 James Bond.
Again, this is a series where the leading man often changes, and many
actors are desperate to claim this role as their own. Sean Connery is
perhaps the most famous, and Daniel Craig is currently playing it. The
rumour mill is always in full force about who might take the role next,
and now, it is tipped to be Idris Elba, but whether that actually
happens, no one knows. As yet, James Bond has never transferred to being
a female character like the Doctor, but whether that will happen over
time is anyone's guess. The latest film has been delayed several times
due to the global pandemic and is due for release at some point this
year. Bond is overseen by M, again that this role is a prestigious
accolade for any actor or actress, and this has passed from male to
female with Judi Dench giving a magnificent portrayal.
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