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1. Billy Elliot (2000)
R | 110 min | Drama, Music
A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.
Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Jean Heywood, Jamie Draven
Votes: 143,582 | Gross: $22.00M
2. Inspector George Gently (2007–2017)
TV-MA | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 8,569
3. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022)
TV-14 | 46 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Four-part drama based on the extraordinary story of how prison officer John Darwin faked his own death to claim life insurance and avoid bankruptcy - unbeknownst to his two sons.
Stars: Monica Dolan, Eddie Marsan, Mark Stanley, Dominic Applewhite
Votes: 4,890
4. When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
50 min | Drama, History
Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
Stars: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale
Votes: 492
5. O Lucky Man! (1973)
R | 178 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
An ambitious coffee salesman has a series of improbable and ironic adventures that seem designed to challenge his naive idealism.
Director: Lindsay Anderson | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Ralph Richardson, Rachel Roberts, Arthur Lowe
Votes: 8,821
6. The Hunt for Raoul Moat (2023)
55 min | Crime, Drama, History
Follows the police operation in 2010 to apprehend fugitive Raoul Moat. He went to Northumberland after killing one person and wounding two others.
Stars: Angela Bain, Joe Blakemore, Sonya Cassidy, Neil Grainger
Votes: 2,173
7. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Returning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 1,288
8. Joe Maddison's War (2010 TV Movie)
85 min | Drama, War
Tyneside ship-builder Joe Maddison lost his faith in the trenches at the Somme in 1916. Now that World War II has begun, he is too old to enlist alongside his son and son-in-law, and is ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Collerton | Stars: Sammy T. Dobson, James Atherton, Angela Lonsdale, James Baxter
Votes: 242
9. The Fugitive (1939)
76 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller
A barber commits a petty theft, which leads to his becoming involved in blackmail and murder.
Director: Brian Desmond Hurst | Stars: Ralph Richardson, Diana Wynyard, Romney Brent, Mary Clare
Votes: 314
10. Flowerman (2014)
93 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Sarah Jefferson (Ormston) is happily married to Andrew. They have two children: Katrina (11) and Michael (9). Sarah is being stalked - but does not know it. Her stalker Nigel (Savin) is a ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Burrows | Stars: Amy Ormston, Jason Savin, Ian Stewart Robinson, Ellie Ormston
Votes: 156
11. Charlotte in Sunderland (2023– )
Reality-TV
A new reality entertainment show with access all areas into the unpredictable dynamic world of entrepreneur and TV personality, Charlotte Crosby showing her as she has never been seen before.
Stars: Charlotte Crosby, Jake Ankers
12. The Estate: Life Up North (2020)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary series about life in the town of Washington, Tyne and Wear, following the lives, hopes and dreams of its residents over the course of six months.
Star: Jill Halfpenny
13. Canny Cops (2019)
Documentary
Observational documentary series following Durham police in the former mining towns on the North-East coast of England where crime and drug use are high and cops and criminals are on first name terms.
Star: Leon Scott
Votes: 14
14. North East Skinny Dip 2019 (2019 Video)
35 min | Documentary, Short
A video documenting the North East Skinny Dip, which raises money for the mental health charity, MIND.
Director: Dave Pressland
15. Jill Halfpenny's Easter Journeys (2022)
59 min | Documentary
Jill goes on a personal journey through the north east of England and the Scottish Borders to explore how ancient Christian paths criss-crossed this part of world, inspiring unique Easter traditions and meet the people who keep them alive.
Stars: Jill Halfpenny, Mark Simpson, Antony Gormley
16. Time and Tide (I) (2020)
12 min | Documentary, Short
In Hartlepool, in the North East of England, Steve and Keith are the last two seacoalers working today, and despite the government phasing out coal in under two years' time, they remain proud of their craft and the life it has given them.
Director: Caleb Yule
17. Northern Justice (2022– )
30 min | Documentary
Documentary series shedding light on the work of legal professionals working throughout the North East of England. The programme reveals what happens when people turn to a local lawyer in their hour of need.
Star: Jill Halfpenny
18. Through Clouds and Water (2015)
8 min | Documentary, Short, Sport
Directors: Tom Elliott, Simon Reichel | Stars: John Roughton, Simon Palmer, Sandy
19.
Ill Gotten Gains (2016–2020)
Episode:
Episode #4.2
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Police in the north east target suspected drug gangs. We also see how money seized from criminals is being used to help fund outdoor training for youngsters in the south west.
Director: Mark Hebden | Stars: Angellica Bell, Rav Wilding
20.
The Early Rundown (2019– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Niall Paterson, Kevan Jones, Donna Hall, Boris Johnson
21.
The Early Rundown (2019– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Stephen Dixon, Jaf Ali, Rob Powell, Sam Holder
22.
Breakfast with Kay Burley (2019– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Kay Burley, Jaf Ali, Matt Hancock, Rob Powell
23.
Breakfast with Kay Burley (2019– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Kay Burley, Kevan Jones, Donna Hall, Boris Johnson
24.
Sky News Today (2001– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Includes live coverage of the House of Commons as the Health Secretary announces a local lockdown for North East England.
Stars: Matt Hancock, Jonathan Ashworth, Jeremy Hunt, Rob Powell
25.
Sky News Tonight (2014– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Dermot Murnaghan, Jaf Ali, Peter Welford, Tom Parmenter
26.
The News Hour with Mark Austin (2018– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Mark is live in Newcastle after the announcement of a local lockdown for North East England.
Stars: Mark Austin, Matt Hancock, Tom Parmenter, Frazer Maude
27.
Sky News at 9 (2018– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Gamal Fahnbulleh, Jaf Ali, Raboah Ali, Sam Coates
28.
Sky News at 10 (2006– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Gamal Fahnbulleh, Alex Crawford, Raboah Ali, Ali Mohammed
29.
Sky News with Sarah Hewson (2019– )
Episode:
Episode dated 17 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Sarah Hewson, Matt Hancock, Frazer Maude, Nick Forbes
30.
Sky Midnight News (2010– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Vanessa Baffoe, Jon Craig, Jaf Ali, Peter Welford
31.
Sky World News (1989– )
Episode:
Episode dated 18 September 2020
(2020)
News
Stars: Vanessa Baffoe, Jon Craig, Jaf Ali, Peter Welford
32.
Ant & Dec's DNA Journey (2019– )
Episode:
Martin and Roman Kemp
(2021)
Documentary
Father and son duo Martin and Roman Kemp take a family road trip of a different kind - one that delves into their family history that spans North London and the North East.
Stars: Michala Hulme, Martin Kemp, Roman Kemp, Michael McElhatton
33.
Celebrity Ghost Trip (2021– )
Episode:
Day 2
(2021)
Reality-TV
On Day 2, Brendan's creepy excursion continues in the North East of England. One tourist wakes with a 'paranormal hangover' before the trip's first new arrivals climb aboard.
Stars: Brendan Sheerin, Clara Amfo, Sian Gabbidon, Graft
34.
Antiques Road Trip (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #24.11
(2022)
44 min | Reality-TV
Roo Irvine and Steven Moore are antiques hunting in the north east of England aboard a glamorous 1968 Rolls Royce. Along the way, Steven hears how a Sunderland sailor coined a famous phrase while Roo learns about sustainable fishing.
Directors: Selina Chan, Sam Hughes, Harriet Leaf, Strahila Royachka | Stars: Tim Wonnacott, Arusha Irvine, Steven Moore
35.
Antiques Road Trip (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #24.12
(2022)
44 min | Reality-TV
On the 2nd leg of their trip, Steven and Roo are in the north east. Along the way, we find out about a form of archaeology that is uncovering hidden treasures, and learn about one Canadian's heroic effort to save Darlington during the war.
Directors: Selina Chan, Sam Hughes, Harriet Leaf, Strahila Royachka | Stars: Tim Wonnacott, Arusha Irvine, Steven Moore
36.
The Great House Giveaway (2020– )
Episode:
Cramlington, Northumberland
(2022)
46 min | Reality-TV
In Cramlington, strangers Ashleigh and Joe take on a run-down suburban semi in urgent need of some TLC. But as costs spiral out of control, will they make any money?
Directors: Paul Rigby, Jeremy Rodway | Star: Tayo Oguntonade
37.
The Great British Dig (2020– )
Episode:
Benwell, Newcastle
(2021)
Documentary, History
Hugh and the team attempt to uncover a Roman fort, connected to Hadrian's Wall, that's buried beneath the back gardens of the quiet suburban streets of Benwell in Newcastle.
Stars: Hugh Dennis, Natasha Billson, Chloë Duckworth, Richard Taylor
38.
The Hotel Inspector (2005– )
Episode:
Bar Noir and the Believe Boutique
(2023)
45 min | Documentary
Alex Polizzi faces a race against the clock to stop a wannabe hotelier from losing everything before she's even opened the door, as single mum Claire tries to launch a bar and hotel in the north east seaside town of Redcar.
Director: Tom Weston | Star: Alex Polizzi
39.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011– )
Episode:
Sara Davies v Amy Dowden
(2023)
59 min | Reality-TV
Dragons' Den star Sara Davies and Strictly's Amy Dowden visit the antique shops of north east England in a 1985 Ford Cortina, with the help of Natasha Raskin Sharp and Steven Moore.
Directors: Leona Buchanan, Dominic Horner, Sam Miles, Benjamin Risley | Stars: Tim Wonnacott, Sara Davies, Amy Dowden, Steven Moore
40.
Armchair Britain (2018– )
Episode:
Newcastle
(2018)
29 min | Documentary, History
This edition visits Newcastle and the north east of England. Miriam guides viewers along the Tyne, taking in the beautiful bridges, the bustling quayside and the Hoppings fair.
Director: Verity Newman | Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Bobby Thompson, Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King
41.
Wanted Down Under (2007– )
Episode:
McDonald
(2019)
44 min | Reality-TV
Paul McDonald has a dream and he is determined to make it come true, but his wife Christine loves her life in the heart of north east England.
Director: Brian Stanley | Star: Nicki Chapman