Retro Drama Classics
Take a trip down memory lane with these 80s, 90s and 00s iconic dramas.
Nuts in May—Play for Today, Series 6
A couple's exhausting battle to enjoy an idyllic camping holiday in Dorset.
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The Bearded Lady—Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, Series 1
While investigating the death of an elderly lady, Hetty uncovers a dangerous secret.
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Return to the Circus—Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Series 1
George Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole.
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A Study in Pink—Sherlock, Series 1
Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes meet, and tackle the case of the Impossible Suicides.
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Episode 1—Oliver Twist, Series 1
Having endured a miserable and brutal childhood, Oliver is sold to a local undertaker.
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A Clubbable Woman—Dalziel and Pascoe, Series 1
The wife of a rugby star is found murdered at her Yorkshire home.
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Episode 1—A Perfect Spy
A young Magnus leaves his troubled family behind to face the trials of boarding school.
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Episode 1—Smiley's People
Two seemingly unconnected events summon master spy George Smiley out of retirement.
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A Question of Attribution—Screen One
Alan Bennett's drama about the double life led by Sir Anthony Blunt.
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Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate
Actor Ross Kemp recalls one of the most explosive storylines in EastEnders.
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Sharongate—Classic EastEnders
Phil and Kathy's engagement party is cut short as Grant reveals Sharon and Phil's affair.
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Episode 1—Spooks, Series 1
A car bomb explodes in Liverpool and Zoe is sent undercover to investigate.
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Sweet as You Are—Screen Two
A married college lecturer contracts HIV after having an affair with one of his students.
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Pat & Peggy—Classic EastEnders
Pat and Peggy clash spectacularly after Pat is accused of having an affair with Frank.
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A Detective's Tale—Law and Order, Series 1
A crime is viewed through the eyes of the detective investigating it.
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East of Ipswich—Screen Two
Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy drama about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort.
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The War Game
Controversial film depicting the terrible consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain.
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Episode 1—Pride and Prejudice
Mrs Bennet is anxious to marry off one of her five daughters to newcomer Mr Bingley.
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Episode 1—Looking for Victoria, Series 1
Exploring Queen Victoria's traumatic childhood, coronation at 18 and marriage to Albert.
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Shadowlands
Moving drama, set in the 1950s, portraying the life of author CS Lewis.
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Episode 1—Babyfather, Series 1
Eligible bachelor Gus finds his family are increasingly meddling in his life.
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The Firm—Screen Two
Drama about a seemingly respectable estate agent who is also a football hooligan.
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Life After Life—Screen Two
Leo Doyle, after serving a life sentence, tries to rekindle an affair with his ex-fiancee.
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The Great Lochdubh Salt Robbery—Hamish Macbeth, Series 1
Hamish outwits his superiors when he makes a connection between two mysteries.
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