Top Ten Most Underrated British Shows
The Top Ten
1 Poldark
Poldark is a British-American drama television series that was first broadcast on BBC One on 8 March 2015. The first eight-part series was based on the first two Poldark novels by Winston Graham, adapted by Debbie Horsfield and directed by Edward Bazalgette and Will McGregor.
Poldark is a British-American drama television series that was first broadcast on BBC One on 8 March 2015. The first eight-part series was based on the first two Poldark novels by Winston Graham, adapted by Debbie Horsfield and directed by Edward Bazalgette and Will McGregor.
2 War And Peace
War and Peace is a British one-off miniseries adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 19th century novel of the same name. It was scripted by Andrew Davis and stars Downton Abbey's Lily James as Natasha Rostava and Grantchester's James Norton as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky.
War and Peace is a British one-off miniseries adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 19th century novel of the same name. It was scripted by Andrew Davis and stars Downton Abbey's Lily James as Natasha Rostava and Grantchester's James Norton as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky.
3 Grantchester
Grantchester is an ITV drama series set in the 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester, near Cambridge. The series features a vicar named Sidney Chambers (portrayed by James Norton) who develops a sideline in sleuthing with help from Detective Geordie Keating (portrayed by Robson Green).
Grantchester is an ITV drama series set in the 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester, near Cambridge. The series features a vicar named Sidney Chambers (portrayed by James Norton) who develops a sideline in sleuthing with help from Detective Geordie Keating (portrayed by Robson Green).
4 Top Gear
Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars, and is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name, airing since 2002, and becoming the most widely watched factual television programme in the world.
Top Gear is a British television series about motor vehicles, primarily cars, and is a relaunched version of the original 1977 show of the same name, airing since 2002, and becoming the most widely watched factual television programme in the world.
5 Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders is a television crime drama based upon the exploits of the Peaky Blinders gang operating in Birmingham, England during the aftermath of World War I.
Peaky Blinders is a television crime drama based upon the exploits of the Peaky Blinders gang operating in Birmingham, England during the aftermath of World War I.
6 The Night Manager
The Night Manager is a British television serial adapted from John LeCarre's espionage novel of the same name. It premiered on BBC One and was directed by Susanne Bier and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, David Harewood, Tom Hollander, and Elizabeth Debicki.
The Night Manager is a British television serial adapted from John LeCarre's espionage novel of the same name. It premiered on BBC One and was directed by Susanne Bier and starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, David Harewood, Tom Hollander, and Elizabeth Debicki.
7 Taboo
Taboo is a British drama television series that debuted in 2017, created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and Chips Hardy. The show is set in 1814 and follows James Keziah Delaney, played by Tom Hardy, as he returns to England after years in Africa to reclaim his father's shipping empire. The narrative weaves through themes of political and business corruption, familial betrayal, and the occult. Taboo has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, intricate plot, and standout performances, particularly by Hardy.
Taboo is a British drama television series that debuted in 2017, created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and Chips Hardy. The show is set in 1814 and follows James Keziah Delaney, played by Tom Hardy, as he returns to England after years in Africa to reclaim his father's shipping empire. The narrative weaves through themes of political and business corruption, familial betrayal, and the occult. Taboo has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, intricate plot, and standout performances, particularly by Hardy.
8 Happy Valley
9 Being Human
Launched in 2008, this British supernatural drama series explores the lives of three twenty-somethings trying to live normal lives despite being a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf. The series blends elements of drama, comedy, and horror and has spawned an American adaptation.
Launched in 2008, this British supernatural drama series explores the lives of three twenty-somethings trying to live normal lives despite being a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf. The series blends elements of drama, comedy, and horror and has spawned an American adaptation.
10 Pointless
The Contenders
11 The Young Ones
12 Robot Wars
Robot Wars is a British game show shown on BBC2 in which amateur and professional roboteers operate their own constructed robots to fight each other in tournament matches while avoiding arena hazards and the more powerful "House Robots".
Robot Wars is a British game show shown on BBC2 in which amateur and professional roboteers operate their own constructed robots to fight each other in tournament matches while avoiding arena hazards and the more powerful "House Robots". I can definitely say the modern series of Robot Wars is underrated. It is different in many ways from the old series, but they're still very fun to watch and to be won over by new teams like Team MAD (Apollo).
I just wish the series were bigger than they are right now.
13 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
14 Britain's Got Talent
Britain's Got Talent is a British television talent show reality TV competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent franchise.
Britain's Got Talent is a British television talent show reality TV competition which started in June 2007 and originated from the Got Talent franchise.
15 The Musketeers
16 Bang on the Money
Bang on the Money was a British game show that has aired on ITV on 16 April 2016 it ran for 8 episodes.
Bang on the Money was a British game show that has aired on ITV on 16 April 2016 it ran for 8 episodes.
17 Countryfile
Countryfile is a British television programme which airs weekly on BBC One and reports on rural, agriculture and environmental issues in the United Kingdom.
Countryfile is a British television programme which airs weekly on BBC One and reports on rural, agriculture and environmental issues in the United Kingdom.
18 Call the Midwife
Call the Midwife is a BBC period drama series about a group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Call the Midwife is a BBC period drama series about a group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
19 Bad Lad's Army
Bad Lad's Army is a British reality show in which 30 delinquents aged between 16-24 volunteer for 30 days National Service 1950s style. The show features billet inspections, beastings and comments from celebrities who did National Service during the 1950s.
Bad Lad's Army is a British reality show in which 30 delinquents aged between 16-24 volunteer for 30 days National Service 1950s style. The show features billet inspections, beastings and comments from celebrities who did National Service during the 1950s.
20 Let It Shine
Let It Shine is a British reality television music competition to find young men to star in The Band, a stage musical based on the songs of Take That.
Let It Shine is a British reality television music competition to find young men to star in The Band, a stage musical based on the songs of Take That.
21 Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance is a British talent show broadcast on ITV. The first series began on 8 January 2017. The first series is presented by Alesha Dixon and Will Best and judged by Ashley Banjo, Tina Landon and Timor Steffens.
Dance Dance Dance is a British talent show broadcast on ITV. The first series began on 8 January 2017. The first series is presented by Alesha Dixon and Will Best and judged by Ashley Banjo, Tina Landon and Timor Steffens.
22 Endeavour
23 The Detectives
24 Outnumbered
25 That'll Teach 'Em
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