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1.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
Wagner and Cosima are overjoyed by the birth of their son, Siegfried. Meanwhile, Germany continues its war with France, which finally ends months later in January 1871 with a victory for ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Vanessa Redgrave, Stephen Oliver, Ronald Pickup
Votes: 70
2.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(1983)
67 min | Biography, Drama, History
Construction on the opera house in Bayreuth begins and his epic Der Ring des Nibelungen can finally be premiered. The performance is attended by Ludwig who is slowly losing his mind, while ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Bill Fraser, Vanessa Redgrave, Ronald Pickup
Votes: 122
3.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
Wagner moves to Lucerne, Switzerland with Cosima and her children. He is later joined by King Ludwig who wishes to abdicate in order to become Wagner's assistant. Wagner convinces him to ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Klaus Knuth, Ronald Pickup, Jürgen Cziesla
Votes: 71
4.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
In Munich, Wagner enjoys a prosperous time under the patronage of the young King of Bavaria. Most of his debts are settled and several of his operas are staged to great success. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, László Gálffi
Votes: 71
5.
Peter the Great (1986)
Episode:
Part IV
(1986)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard
Votes: 79
6.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
Wagner must reconcile with the King of Bavaria and eventually does so. Their friendship grows even stronger while Ludwig's minsters are becoming increasingly suspicious of Wagner and his ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Vanessa Redgrave, László Gálffi, Arthur Denberg
Votes: 72
7.
Peter the Great (1986)
Episode:
Part III
(1986)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard
Votes: 78
8. The World at War (1973–1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
A groundbreaking 26-part documentary series narrated by the actor Laurence Olivier about the deadliest conflict in history, World War II.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, Anthony Eden, Albert Speer
Votes: 29,518
9.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
1973 Christmas Special
(1973)
63 min | Comedy
The musical guests are John Hanson, Hannah Gordon and The New Seekers. Eric surprises the Ernie with the new years honours list. Ernie's play is called 'Napoleon and Josephine' with Vanessa Redgrave as Empress Josephine.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Vanessa Redgrave, Hannah Gordon
Votes: 101
10.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Genocide: 1941-1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of the Nazi persecution of the Jews, showing events leading to the "Final Solution". Footage and Interviews with SS officers and Jewish survivors from various countries describe... See full summary »
Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Karl Wolff, Wilhelm Hoettl, Avraham Kochavi
Votes: 452
11.
Peter the Great (1986)
Episode:
Part II
(1986)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard
Votes: 82
12.
Peter the Great (1986)
Episode:
Part I
(1986)
120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Directors: Marvin J. Chomsky, Lawrence Schiller | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Vanessa Redgrave, Omar Sharif, Trevor Howard
Votes: 85
13. Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
An all-star tribute to Natalie Wood by some of her friends and co-workers.
Director: Harry Kooperstein | Stars: Natalie Wood, Lauren Bacall, Jim Backus, Martin Balsam
Votes: 77
14.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Laurence Olivier: A Life
(1983)
TV-G | Music, Musical
A multi-award winning biography covering the life and career of actor/director Laurence Olivier.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Melvyn Bragg, Peggy Ashcroft, Jill Esmond
Votes: 66
15.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Morning: June-August 1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Four years after France fell the Allies invade Normandy. Caught by surprise the German defenses are quickly overcome. Heading inland the Allies win major victories against fierce resistance.
Director: John Pett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Goronwy Rees, Louis Mountbatten, Kay Summersby
Votes: 375
16.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Stalingrad: June 1942-February 1943
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The mid-war German situation in Southern Russia resulting in the German defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad.
Director: Hugh Raggett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Andrey Yeryomenko, Hermann Göring, Franz Halder
Votes: 469
17.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Barbarossa: June-December 1941
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
After dominating southeastern Europe through force or intrigue, Germany begins Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Walter Warlimont, Albert Speer, Grigori Tokaty
Votes: 512
18.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Inside the Reich: Germany - 1940-1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Germany is jubilant after the surrender of France. Then the unsuccessful expansion of the war to include Russia and England gradually turns German morale from joy to fatalism. Even der ... See full summary »
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Marlene Tucking, Hans Kehrl, Christabel Bielenberg
Votes: 388
19.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Nemesis: Germany - February-May 1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The closing weeks of the European war bring retribution for Germany in the form of carpet bombing cities like Dresden, the collapse of the Whermacht, atrocities by Soviet forces, and finally the fall of Berlin and suicide of Hitler.
Director: Martin Smith | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Ursula Gray, Albert Speer, John Seney
Votes: 371
20.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Bomb: February-September 1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Following the events from the death of US President Roosevelt through to the dropping of the two bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that prompted Japan's surrender.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, Alger Hiss, Anthony Eden
Votes: 356
21. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
22. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Television show featuring skits by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe.
Stars: Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, The Ernie Flatt Dancers, Harvey Korman
Votes: 7,306
23.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
A New Germany: 1933-1939
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The rebirth of Germany and growth in power of the Nazi Party leading up to the outbreak of war.
Director: Hugh Raggett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Hans Kehrl, Georg Konrad Morgen, Heinz Reinheimer
Votes: 701
24.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
France Falls: May-June 1940
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
French politics, the Maginot Line, the Saar Offensive, Blitzkrieg warfare and the Nazi invasion of France and the Low Countries.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Edward Spears, Lawrence Durrell, Siegfried Westphal
Votes: 527
25.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Pacific: February 1942-July 1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
The island hopping strategy of Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur leads from one costly, battle after another. The Japanese fight fanatically as the war gets ever closer to home, but Americans finally use their newest weapon, the A-bomb.
Director: John Pett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Roy Voris, Frank Manson, Douglas MacArthur
Votes: 354
26.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Red Star: The Soviet Union - 1941-1943
(1974)
TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, History, War
The rise of the Red Army, mobilization of Soviet production, the Siege of Leningrad, the Soviet partisans, and the Battle of Kursk.
Director: Martin Smith | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Olga Rybakova, Vsevolod Klokov, Nikolai Volkov
Votes: 426
27.
Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Episode:
Frost at the London Palladium for the British Film and Television Awards
(1970)
Comedy, Talk-Show
A departure from the usual Wembley studio as Frost presents the star-studded awards with help from his usual mix of regulars and guest artistes.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 43
28. Brideshead Revisited (1981)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The life, friendships and romances of the protagonist Charles Ryder-including his friendship with the Flytes, a family of wealthy English Catholics who live in a palatial mansion called Brideshead Castle.
Stars: Jeremy Irons, Diana Quick, Roger Milner, Phoebe Nicholls
Votes: 8,044
29.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Alone: May 1940-May 1941
(1973)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
The Battle of Britain, defeats in Greece and Crete, Tobruk and life in Britain between the evacuation at Dunkirk and Operation Barbarossa.
Director: David Elstein | Stars: Laurence Olivier, John McBeath, Bertie Good, Max Aitken
Votes: 499
30.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Occupation: Holland - 1940-1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The Dutch are shocked when the Germans bomb Rotterdam and invade their neutral country. But Germany follows with insidious conciliatory gestures that ease tensions. Germany gradually ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Sieuwert Bruins Slot, T. van Ralte, Piet Nak
Votes: 359
31.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Remember
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
For many the Second World War was the most significant experience of their lives. These are heartbreaking first hand remembrances from a vast array of survivors from both sides of the war.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Stanley Drinkwater, Lawrence Durrell, Joe Minogue
Votes: 348
32.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Reckoning: 1945... and after
(1974)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
As wretched survivours suffer deprivations amongst the ruins, half of Germany and eastern Europe trade one socialist tyranny for another as the Soviets take power. Japan is occupied by the U. S., but the colonial empires disintegrate.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Stephen Ambrose, William Robertson, Kay Summersby
Votes: 335
33.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 2
(1977)
TV-G | 94 min | Biography, Drama, History
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 549
34. Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
TV-G | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
Stars: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason
Votes: 24,895
35. Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940)
Approved | 30 min | Documentary, Short
This 1940 presentation features highlights of past Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeches for films released in 1939 with recipients and ... See full summary »
Stars: Carey Wilson, Janet Gaynor, Emil Jannings, Mary Pickford
Votes: 158
36.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Banzai! Japan 1931-1942
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The rise of the Japanese Empire, the Sino-Japanese War, the Soviet-Japanese border conflicts, Pearl Harbor, and the early Japanese successes in the Battle of Malaya and Battle of Singapore.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Tomohiko Ushiba, Kôichi Kido, Lewis Bush
Votes: 462
37.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Japan: 1941-1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary, History, War
After the victories in 1941-2, Japanese fortunes reverse as America succeeds in destroying their aircraft fleet and Pacific island bases. At home, shortages of goods and manpower lead to desperation for the population.
Director: Hugh Raggett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Toshikazu Kase, Naoki Hoshino, Yuzuru Sanematsu
Votes: 350
38.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Pincers: August 1944-March 1945
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
As the Allies debate how to prosecute the the invasion of Germany, Hitler settles the question with a massive counter attack in the Ardenne. Failure of the attack leaves German defenses of ... See full summary »
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Wynford Vaughan-Thomas, Brian Horrocks, Kenneth Strong
Votes: 355
39.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Desert: North Africa - 1940-1943
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The desert war, starting with Italy's invasion of Egypt and the attacks and counterattacks between Germany and Italy and the Commonwealth forces, the Axis defeat at El Alamein.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Paola Colacicchi, David Belchem, Richard O'Connor
Votes: 420
40.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma - 1942-1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
Allied forces were totally unprepared for the Japanese invasion of Burma in 1942. The Japanese quickly overran the country. The Allies counter-attacked using troops unfamiliar with jungle ... See full summary »
Director: John Pett | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Freddie Tomkins, Teruo Okada, J.G. Smyth
Votes: 371
41.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 3
(1977)
TV-G | Biography, Drama, History
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where "He will be handed over to the unbelievers."
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 142
42.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 4
(1977)
TV-G | Biography, Drama, History
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but he is resurrected on the third day.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 151
43.
ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969–1974)
Episode:
Cornelius
(1969)
25 min | Drama
Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Anna Calder-Marshall, Michael Bates, Janet Key, Michael Caine
Votes: 16
44.
Brideshead Revisited (1981)
Episode:
Brideshead Revisited
(1981)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
In the winter of 1939, Lord Marchmain decides to return to Brideshead from Venice in view of the deteriorating international situation. It soon becomes apparent that he is in declining ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Sturridge | Stars: Jeremy Irons, Diana Quick, Phoebe Nicholls, Laurence Olivier
Votes: 185
45.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
On Our Way: U.S.A. 1939-1942
(1973)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
The opposition to the United States' entry into the war, Lend Lease, U-boat attacks on Atlantic convoys and American responses, mobilization of America after Pearl Harbor, loss of the Philippines, Doolittle Raid, Midway and Guadalcanal.
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Averell Harriman, George Ball, Norman Corwin
Votes: 440
46.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Tough Old Gut: Italy - November 1942-June 1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, History, War
After driving the Germans from North Africa the Allies turn their sites on Italy. But the Italian campaign turned out to be tougher the anyone expected. American reluctance to divert ... See full summary »
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Kenneth Strong, Drew Middleton, Mark W. Clark
Votes: 375
47.
The World at War (1973–1974)
Episode:
Whirlwind: Bombing Germany - September 1939-April 1944
(1974)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary, History, War
While the British continue to rely on night bombing the American forces attempt to use more dangerous but more precise daylight bombing to interdict German military production and crush the national will.
Director: Ted Childs | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Hamish Mahaddie, Arthur Harris, Lore Thran
Votes: 396
48.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 1
(1977)
TV-G | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 559
49. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
50.
Brideshead Revisited (1981)
Episode:
Home and Abroad
(1981)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, Romance
The aristocratic Sebastian invites his middle-class university friend Charles to spend a glorious summer at the amazing family home, Brideshead.
Director: Charles Sturridge | Stars: Diana Quick, Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews, Roger Milner
Votes: 201