BBC 100: Remember the 1st Time
The unforgettable shows we grew up watching. Rediscover the nation's favourites.
Rose—Doctor Who (2005–2022), Series 1
Rose Tyler meets a mysterious stranger called the Doctor, and realises Earth is in danger.
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Episode 1—The Royle Family, Series 1
The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.
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Monday—dinnerladies, Series 1
Jean prepares for her daughter's wedding while Phillippa tries to lift morale.
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Downsize—The Office, Series 1
Brent learns that his branch of the paper merchants might be closed down.
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Episode 1—Gavin & Stacey, Series 1
After being phone buddies for months, Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
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The Infinite Variety—Life on Earth
David Attenborough explores the wildlife and landscape that inspired Charles Darwin.
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Date—Miranda, Series 1
Miranda gets overexcited by the prospect of her first real date.
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Coming Together—This Life, Series 1
Anna attends an interview at a well-to-do firm of solicitors.
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Fags, Shags and Kebabs—Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Series 1
Donna needs a man so her mum won't think she's unattractive to the opposite sex.
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Christianity—Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, Series 1
Louis travels to Dallas to meet some born-again Christian evangelists. (1998)
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Demolition—The Young Ones, Series 1
A demolition order from the council prompts Vyvyan to destroy the house himself.
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Leader of the Pack—2point4 Children, Series 1
An encounter with another man sets Bill thinking about her life.
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1964—Our Friends in the North, Series 1
While Nicky decides he wants to change the world, Mary and Tosker make a big mistake.
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Episode 1—The Catherine Tate Show, Series 1
Argumentative schoolgirl Lauren and foul-mouthed Nan Taylor make their debuts.
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Episode 1—Goodness Gracious Me, Series 1
Highlights include life with the Coopers and nightclubbing with the Bhangramuffins.
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The Foretelling—Blackadder, The Black Adder
Comic chaos ensues when Edmund accidentally kills King Richard III.
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France—Absolutely Fabulous, Series 1
Edina and Patsy head to Provence on holiday, but things do not go as expected.
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The Arrival—The Vicar of Dibley, Series 1
Reverend Granger arrives in Dibley, but she is not quite what the villagers expected.
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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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Eels—The Mighty Boosh, Series 3
Surreal sitcom. Naboo and Bollo leave Howard and Vince in charge of Nabootique.
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Flittin—Still Game, Series 1
Jack moves in with his best friend Victor when the old tenant dies.
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Stately Home—Keeping Up Appearances, Series 1
Hyacinth is looking forward to visiting her favourite stately home.
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New Faces, Old Hands—Porridge, Series 1
Veteran inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher passes on his experience to new inmate Godber.
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It Pays to Advertise—Are You Being Served?, Series 5
Young Mr Grace gets a bee in his bonnet about making a promotional film for the store.
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