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- StarsDavid JasonBruce AlexanderJohn LyonsDI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized, and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet.This is the quintessential British detective series. Jack Frost is the curmudgenly detective, played by beloved British actor David Jason. The series does maintains a wonderful balance of drama with just the right amount of comic relief (but don't think this can be mistaken as a comedy.) Through 13 seasons it keeps the series fresh with new partners for Jack, while maintaining key characters throughout the series run. The only reason the series ended was because David Jason says the series couldn't remain believable, as he was aging out of the role, and could no longer convincingly portray his character. It also provides great character development for its key characters. It's like great comfort food - if we can't find anything else on the television landscape, we can always return to Jack Frost. We've seen the entire series at least twice. My MOST ABSOLUTE FAVORITE of ALL the wonderful British detective series. And it has a great theme song to boot!
- StarsMarta DusseldorpDamian Walshe-HowlingHamish MichaelSenior Prosecutor Janet King returns from maternity leave to confront a high-profile murder, and a conspiracy which will have shocking ramifications throughout the judicial system.
- StarsStephen TompkinsonJack DeamAndrea LoweTenacious and stubborn DCI Alan Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton.
- CreatorPeter DuncanRichard RoxburghCharles WaterstreetStarsRichard RoxburghMatt DayKate BoxCleaver Greene is a drug addict who has a massive gambling debt with some very shady characters and is in love with a prostitute. He's also a very good criminal lawyer, capable of winning unwinnable cases.
- CreatorPeter MoffatStarsMaxine PeakeRupert Penry-JonesNeil StukeDrama series about life at the Bar, the dilemmas and problems that modern day barristers have to face, and what it means to become a silk.
- StarsJames NesbittTom RileySarah ParishMedical drama series about brilliant neurosurgeon Gabriel Monroe.
- StarsKenneth BranaghRichard McCabeJeany SparkUnable to unsee the dark crimes he's tasked to investigate, Wallander's job comes at a cost to his family and relationships.It should be sufficient endorsement to say that the title character is portrayed by brilliant British actor Kenneth Branaugh. A great series, but be forewarned, quite dark. This very serious series is a don't miss.
- CreatorNeil CrossStarsIdris ElbaDermot CrowleyMichael SmileyJohn Luther is a brilliant homicide detective with a knack for getting inside the minds of murderers. Unfortunately, his unconventional methods and personal demons put him at odds with his team.IDRIS ELBA! Enough said. He portrays a murder detective with great intensity. Wonderful personal storyline woven throughout the series.
- CreatorPeter FlanneryStarsMartin ShawLee InglebySimon HubbardWith 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.Ohmygoodness! Effortlessly debonair and morally upright George Gently is a wonderful character. His partner, portrayed by Lee Ingleby, provides a perfect partner to George - the yan to George's yin. Gently is the man you want on any investigation! Set in Britain in the 60's, it's a wonderfully stylish series. One of my favorites.
- StarsHelen MirrenJohn BenfieldTom BellA female police detective investigates a series of serial murders while dealing with sexist hostility from her male comrades.Helen Mirren is fantastic in this role. One of my all-time favorites. Rates a 10 out of 10 on my list. The character development is superb. The crimes investigated keep you guessing. This just could not be done any better.
- CreatorChris ChibnallStarsDavid TennantOlivia ColmanJodie WhittakerThe murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
- CreatorNigel McCreryRoy MitchellStarsDennis WatermanAmanda RedmanAlun ArmstrongThree retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and dramaA lighter take on classic British crime tv. I thoroughly enjoyed this. The cases were interesting and the main characters have wonderfully distinct personalities. A good laugh here and there also!
- StarsJames NesbittGenevieve O'ReillyPatrick O'KaneThe true-crime story of a respectable dentist and pillar of the community who became a killer in partnership with a Sunday school teacher.
- CreatorJulie GeareyStarsPippa HaywoodPolly WalkerPhoebe DynevorGemma's perfect life comes crashing down when her husband is arrested for murder. As Gemma learns to navigate the prison system, she starts to think the unthinkable.
- StarsRobson GreenMark LetherenEmma HandyA psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England.Dark, dark - but fantastically executed. Robson Greene is absolutely wonderful in this role.
- CreatorJimmy McGovernStarsMichael MaloneyChord MelodicAndrew ReadmanCreated by Jimmy McGovern, each episode of this series examines a person who is accused of a crime and what led them to end up in the Dock.
- CreatorLynda La PlanteStarsDavid HaymanDorian LoughVictoria SmurfitThe team of Det. Supt. Michael Walker, DI North, and DCI Connor follows each case from crime committed, through the pursuit of justice, to the law courts where the efforts of the force will be tested--sometimes to the breaking point.
- StarsReece ShearsmithKate FleetwoodJames LaurensonA three-part drama based on the crimes of convicted murderer Malcolm Webster.Much like "The Secret," this three-part series dramatizes a real case.
- StarsSara GregoryTrinity BardenGeorgia TennantDI Tom Thorne's only key to catching a serial killer is a survivor unable to move or communicate.
- CreatorPaul AbbottStarsRobson GreenNicola WalkerShaun DingwallA police drama following the exploits of a crack squad within the Organized and Serial Crime Unit, a rapid-response police force serving the entire county.
- StarsMartin HendersonAnthony HayesDiana GlennA man who finds the body of a young boy quickly becomes the prime murder suspect, putting his life and his family at risk.
- CreatorSally WainwrightStarsSarah LancashireSiobhan FinneranJames NortonYorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
- CreatorSally WainwrightDiane TaylorStarsSuranne JonesLesley SharpTony MooneyDetectives Janet Scott & Rachel Bailey investigate murders with Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.
- DirectorBen BoltStarsMartin ClunesDominic RowanRichard DillaneWhen an obstetrician learns that his wife has been unfaithful to him with all three of his best mates, he decides to leave London for a short while to think about what to do next.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStarsRicky GervaisKerry GodlimanDavid EarlDerek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.