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1. Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story (2016)
58 min | Documentary
The story of one of cinema's true professionals, "little person" Mike Edmonds, from his early life in Essex to the Star Wars franchise, Time Bandits, the RSC and beyond.
Director: Simon Frith | Stars: David Bell, Mark Billingham, Jeremy Bulloch, Vin Burnham
Votes: 29
2.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Over and Out
(1991)
76 min | Comedy, Drama
As the city erupts into flames, Jim confronts Michael, Michael faces those who plotted his downfall, and Barbara sees the light. When an old conspiracy is revealed, everything Michael ever ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Ayesa Toure, Paul Butterworth, Robert Lindsay, Alan Igbon
Votes: 21
3. The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (2003 Video)
74 min | Comedy
The Two Ronnies Volume 2 is a compilation of more favourite sketches chosen from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme including 'Il Travatorre", 'Jaws', 'The Ministry ... See full summary »
Directors: James Gilbert, Terry Hughes, Michael Hurll, Paul Jackson, Marcus Mortimer, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Julia McKenzie, Laura Hart
Votes: 15
4. Time Presents: Milestones 2016 - A Tribute to the Stars We've Lost (2016 TV Movie)
Documentary
Stars: Muhammad Ali, David Bowie, Kelly Conniff, Daniel D'Addario
Votes: 9
5. Torchwood: Monthly Range (2015 Podcast Series)
Action, Sci-Fi
Torchwood - a clandestine organisation outside the government, beyond the police. An elite team of operatives defending Cardiff and the world from alien menaces and terrible forces, keeping... See full summary »
Stars: Gareth David-Lloyd, Tom Price, Kai Owen, Naoko Mori
Votes: 17
6. Under the Radar: The Mike Edmonds Story (2019)
82 min | Documentary
Prolific, inspirational actor and "little guy" Mike Edmonds is joined by Michael Palin, Colin Firth, Terry Gilliam, Danny John Jules, Mark Billingham and a host of other actors, producers ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Frith | Stars: David Bell, Mark Billingham, Devan Bowden, Jeremy Bulloch
Votes: 12
7.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Spanish Inquisition
(1970)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
An offbeat look at the Spanish Inquisition; an unconventional version of "Wuthering Heights." Also: a jury plays charades while delivering its verdict; a man attempts to find one nontaxable pleasure.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,266
8.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Message Understood
(1991)
73 min | Comedy, Drama
When the plotters raid the Nelsons' holiday home and steal Michael's school records, both men start to realize that they are pawns in someone else's game. Even scheming Barbara begins to ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Michael Palin, Daniel Massey, Dearbhla Molloy, Hayley Fairclough
Votes: 19
9. Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 78,821
10.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Helena Bonham Carter/Michael Bublé/Jack Whitehall/Michael Palin
(2012)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Helena Bonham Carter/Michael Bublé/Jack Whitehall/Michael Palin.
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Bublé, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 43
11. The Simpsons (1989– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner
Votes: 436,140
12. The Seventh Python (2008)
94 min | Documentary, Animation, Biography
The accidental career of Neil Innes, encompassing the Bonzo Dog Band, Magical Mystery Tour, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Saturday Night Live, The Rutles and beyond.
Director: Burt Kearns | Stars: John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Votes: 41
13.
Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979–1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1979)
67 min | Talk-Show
A discussion about the Monty Python film "Life Of Brian".
Director: John Burrowes | Stars: Tim Rice, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Mervyn Stockwood
Votes: 23
14.
The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode:
Monty Python's Spamalot
(2006)
Documentary
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, John Cleese, Tim Curry, John Du Prez
Votes: 11
15.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Send a Message to Michael
(1991)
92 min | Comedy, Drama
Jim plans a summer holiday that avoids bridges. Meanwhile, the beautiful Barbara Douglas seems more interested in Michael's past than in his advances, even visiting his mother. To make ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Lindsay Duncan, Robert Lindsay, Philip Whitchurch, John Henshaw
Votes: 20
16. G.B.H. (1991)
567 min | Comedy, Drama
Politician Michael Murray's life entwines with headmaster Jim Nelson's, changing their trajectories when their paths cross unexpectedly.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Michael Palin, Dearbhla Molloy, Alan Igbon
Votes: 822
17. Around the World in 80 Days (II) (1989)
49 min | Documentary
Michael Palin attempts to copy the exploits of fictional character Phileas Fogg, by trying to travel around the world (without flying) in 80 days.
Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, Chris Collins, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 1,928
18. Concert for George (2003 Video)
PG-13 | 146 min | Documentary, Music
George Harrison's friends, family, and bandmates unite for a tribute concert on the one-year anniversary of his death.
Director: David Leland | Stars: Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Sam Brown
Votes: 2,144 | Gross: $0.07M
19. The Innes Book of Records (1979–1981)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Neil Innes performs parody songs old and new, all set to specially-shot footage, and including special guest performers. Plotless and surreal, Innes described the programme as "songs and pictures, about people and things".
Stars: Neil Innes, Bryan Payne, Gillian Gregory, David Shaw
Votes: 57
20. Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (2012 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Follows Richard Herring chatting with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment.
Stars: Richard Herring, John Robins, Adam Buxton, James Acaster
Votes: 176
21.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Full Frontal Nudity
(1969)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A pet-shop customer returns his dead parrot; a gang of female senior citizens attacks a town's young men; a young army officer who joined the service to water-ski tries to resign.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,230
22.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Spam
(1970)
TV-14 | 31 min | Comedy
World revolutionaries are quizzed about football scores; figures from works of art go on strike throughout galleries in England; the search continues for a cure for over-acting; Viking marauders kidnap Englishmen who ask for canned ham.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Terry Jones, Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman
Votes: 935
23. Staged (2020–2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
David Tennant and Michael Sheen star as two actors whose West End play has been put on hold due to Covid-19, but whose director has persuaded them to carry on rehearsing online.
Stars: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg
Votes: 10,179
24. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,242
25. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 381
26. The Nation's Favourite Beatles Number One (2015 TV Movie)
120 min | Music
TV show where the British public have voted for their favourite Beatles song that made No.1 in the singles chart. Various celebrities/experts give their views or memories on each song as ... See full summary »
Directors: Stephen McGinn, John Piper | Stars: Rod Argent, Peter Asher, Corinne Bailey Rae, James Bay
Votes: 32
27. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004 TV Special)
60 min
A BAFTA tribute to arguably Britain's most popular television comedy actor.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, Richard Briers
Votes: 75
28. Richard and Judy Exclusive (1997– )
23 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Joanna Lumley, Diana Rigg
Votes: 30
29.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Dinsdale!
(1970)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A sketch about the Ministry of Silly Walks. Also: a British minister---attired in a pink tulle dress---talks about housing; 30 gas-company men investigate the installation of a stove; a giant hedgehog wanders London.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,063
30.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
How to Recognise Different Types of Trees from Quite a Long Way Away
(1969)
TV-14 | 32 min | Comedy
Court Scene, The Larch, Bicycle Repair Man, Children's Stories, Restaurant Sketch, Seduced Milkmen, Stolen News Reader, Children's Interview, and Nudge Nudge.
Directors: John Howard Davies, Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 1,427
31.
Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Episode:
Dateline to Deadline
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Documentary
With 22 days to go, delays, misunderstandings and a bomb impede Michael Palin's journey.
Director: Roger Mills | Stars: Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Votes: 105
32.
Pole to Pole (1992– )
Episode:
Bitter End
(1992)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Despite being unable to reach Antarctica via the Agulhas, all is not lost for Palin. A travel adventure company is able to take Palin to the South Pole from their base in Chile. This means Palin must abandon the 30 degrees east meridian.
Director: Clem Vallance | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 89
33.
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
Episode:
Alaska/Russia
(1997)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
From Diomede Island to Alaska then across to Kamchatka peninsula which is one of the scenic highlights of this series. From there to Vladivostok.
Director: Roger Mills | Stars: Michael Palin, Rob Hehnlin
Votes: 79
34.
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
Episode:
Japan/Korea
(1997)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael spends his time in Japan including visiting the Kodo Drummers, and Korea, including the border area with North Korea.
Director: Clem Vallance | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 78
35. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,196
36. Pole to Pole (1992– )
50 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael Palin undertakes a journey by the most direct route possible with the most land to cross from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Stars: Michael Palin, Neil Hardwick, Lasse Lehtinen, Graham Hancock
Votes: 1,428
37. Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
500 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael Palin embarks on another epic journey of exploration and adventure, this time 15,000 miles through 18 countries around the Pacific rim.
Stars: Michael Palin, Rob Hehnlin
Votes: 1,270
38. Monty Python & the Quest for the Holy Grail (1996 Video Game)
M | Comedy, Musical
A parody of computer games, mainly CD-ROM ones, in which King Arthur must search for the Holy Grail.
Directors: Steve Martino, Terry Jones | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 1,972
39. Great Railway Journeys of the World (1980– )
Documentary
A series presenting various railway adventures from around the world.
Stars: Ludovic Kennedy, Michael Palin, Michael Wood, Michael Frayn
Votes: 101
40. Twice a Fortnight (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
This was several similar format light entertainment shows, on radio and television at the end of the 1960s. Sketches were expected to fit into a plot and be interspersed with music, ... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Lynn, Dilys Watling, Bill Oddie, Graeme Garden
Votes: 13
42.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Naked Ant
(1970)
TV-14 | 32 min | Comedy
The 127th annual Twit of the Year Show. Also: Hitler and Himmler are guests for tea in a boarding house; a BBC broadcast is interrupted when a British minister falls into a fissure.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 1,068
43.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
It Couldn't Happen Here
(1991)
84 min | Comedy, Drama
One of Michael Murray's first acts as newly elected council leader is to terrorize his former teacher, Mr. Weller. Then he stages a "Day of Action" against the Conservative government but ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: David Ross, Robert Lindsay, John Henshaw, Al Brierley
Votes: 28
44.
G.B.H. (1991)
Episode:
Message Sent
(1991)
81 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanks to Mr. Weller, Jim finally has something he can use against Michael: his enemy's old school records. But Barbara would like to get her hands on them as well. Tormented by messages ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: David Ross, Jimmy Mulville, Robert Lindsay, Ayesa Toure
Votes: 22
45.
Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Episode:
Ancient Mariners
(1989)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary
Michael Palin and his film crew continue their journey in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg.
Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 119
46.
Around the World in 80 Days (1989)
Episode:
Far East and Farther East
(1989)
TV-PG | 49 min | Documentary
Ten days behind schedule, Michael Palin sets sail for Japan.
Directors: Roger Mills, Clem Vallance | Stars: Michael Palin, Basil Pao, David Powers
Votes: 108
47.
Pole to Pole (1992– )
Episode:
Cold Start
(1992)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Palin begins at the North Pole, flying there on a small aeroplane fitted with skis. From there, he heads to Greenland, then the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, where the towns of Ny ... See full summary »
Directors: Roger Mills, Clem Vallance | Stars: Michael Palin, Neil Hardwick, Lasse Lehtinen
Votes: 97
48.
Pole to Pole (1992– )
Episode:
Russian Steps
(1992)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Palin meets up with a Vladimir Lenin impersonator, witnesses a Russian Orthodox baptism ceremony, visits the cemetery where the likes of Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky are ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Mills | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 93
49.
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
Episode:
Bolivia/Peru
(1997)
49 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael visits Lake Titicaca and then into Peru, visiting Cuzco and Machu Picchu and then into the jungle for a multi-day canoe journey.
Director: Clem Vallance | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 75
50.
Full Circle with Michael Palin (1997– )
Episode:
Chile/Bolivia
(1997)
48 min | Adventure, Documentary
Michael picks up in South America at Cape Horn and then as he travels up the coast of Chile, visits some islands off the coast and on into the Atacama Desert and by a very interesting train to Bolivia.
Director: Roger Mills | Star: Michael Palin
Votes: 76