Retro TV Shows
by minimerv | created - 22 Sep 2015 | updated - 13 Oct 2015 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989–1994)
25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Robin was a cowardly tailor from Kensington, and Marian was the brains behind the Merry Men. With her ruthless band of freedom fighters, Marian seeks to save the villagers of Worksop from the tyrany of King John and his cunning henchman.
Stars: Kate Lonergan, Adam Morris, Danny John-Jules, Howard Lew Lewis
Votes: 1,605
2. Simon and the Witch (1987–1988)
15 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The story focuses on the magical adventures of a little boy Simon who befriends a very mischievous witch.
Stars: Elizabeth Spriggs, Hugh Pollard, David Crane, Joan Sims
Votes: 193
3. T. Bag and the Rings of Olympus (1991)
20 min
T. Bag wants to rule Mount Olympus, but Athena casts her out. But when the fabled Olympic Rings are scattered. Athena loses her powers. Can young Polyxena find all the rings before it's too late?
Stars: Georgina Hale, John Hasler, Natalie Wood, Helen Lindsay
Votes: 23
4. The Queen's Nose (1995–2003)
25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Children's series about a magic coin that can grant wishes.
Stars: Heather-Jay Jones, Victoria Shalet, Paula Wilcox, Stephen Moore
Votes: 776
5. Der Geschichtenerzähler (1989)
95 min | Thriller
The marriage of young, ambitious writer Nico Thomkins with Helen, coming from a rich family, is nothing more than a hardly concealed love-hate relationship. Because of Nico's aggressiveness... See full summary »
Director: Rainer Boldt | Stars: Udo Schenk, Anke Sevenich, Christine Kaufmann, Peter Sattmann
Votes: 42
6. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)
Unrated | 29 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Four kids travel to the magical land of Narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the lion, Aslan.
Stars: Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott, Sophie Wilcox
Votes: 6,500
7. Five Children and It (1991)
291 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
A group of children discovers a mysterious creature in the local sand pit who agrees to grant them one wish each day.
Stars: Simon Godwin, Nicole Mowat, Charles Richards, Tamzen Audas
Votes: 362
8. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.
Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan
Votes: 1,658
9. Petit vampire (2004– )
13 min | Animation
An orphan boy raised by his grandparents is the only human to form a friendship with a never-aging 10-year-old and his strange entourage of family and friends.
Star: Gary Hetzler
Votes: 31
10. Eerie, Indiana (1991–1992)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Teenage weirdness investigator Marshall Teller adventures through his new small-town home with his friends, geeky Simon Holmes and mysterious Dash X.
Stars: Omri Katz, Justin Shenkarow, Mary-Margaret Humes, Francis Guinan
Votes: 6,294
11. ZZZap! (1993–2001)
Animation, Comedy, Family
A children's TV sketch show using the premise of comic book with iconic characters such as Daisy Dares you, the hands and more!
Stars: Richard Waites, Sarah Pickthall, Deborah McCallum, Neil Buchanan
Votes: 313
12. Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A close-knit group of six friends get through their teens together while attending Bayside High School in Palisades, California.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies
Votes: 37,518
13. Pugwall (1989–1991)
25 min | Family, Music
A group of young teenagers form a rock band.
Stars: Jason Torrens, Jay McCormack, Ricky Fleming, Troy Beckwith
Votes: 239
14. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A streetwise, poor young man from Philadelphia is sent by his mother to live with his aunt, uncle and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion.
Stars: Will Smith, James Avery, Alfonso Ribeiro, Tatyana Ali
Votes: 144,634
15. Sister, Sister (1994–1999)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell are twins separated at birth who learn of each other's existence and come together as teenagers.
Stars: Tia Mowry, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jackée Harry, Tim Reid
Votes: 13,743
16. ChuckleVision (1987–2009)
20 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Crazy antics ensue when Barry and Paul Chuckle get into various exaggerated situations.
Stars: Paul Chuckle, Barry Chuckle, Jimmy Patton, Brian Patton
Votes: 2,132
17. The Chucklehounds (1984–1986)
5 min | Comedy, Family
Two men dressed as giant hounds get into all sorts of adventures and scrapes in this programme aimed at toddlers.
Stars: Paul Chuckle, Barry Chuckle
Votes: 23
18. Pob's Programme (1985–1990)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Guests follow a trail of pink and yellow wool around a garden until they find Pob, a "goblin baby" who wears a pink and yellow stripy jumper. The guests tell stories, etc. The show was a ... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Stevens, Tony Armatrading, Brian Blessed, Cheryl Campbell
Votes: 59
19. Super Gran (1985–1987)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Family
The adventures of a super-powered granny who fights crime in her community.
Stars: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Alan Snell
Votes: 572
20. Grotbags (1991–1993)
20 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Children's comedy adventure series with Grotbags, the wicked witch, and her puppet lodgers.
Stars: Carol Lee Scott, Richard Coombs, Francis Wright, Francesca Longrigg
Votes: 70
21. Fudge (1995–1997)
TV-Y7 | 20 min | Comedy, Family
Ollows the life of Peter Hatcher and his younger brother Farley Drexel, aka Fudge. Peter struggles with the everyday trials of young adulthood, juggling the pressures of school, his friends, his parents and, of course, Fudge.
Stars: Jake Richardson, Eve Plumb, Forrest Witt, Nassira Nicola
Votes: 203
22. The Genie from Down Under (1996–1998)
25 min | Family, Comedy, Romance
When Penelope discovers an old trunk in the attic of her home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. She finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - not realising how much it will affect her life.
Stars: Alexandra Milman, Glenn Meldrum, Rhys Muldoon, Anna Galvin
Votes: 221
23. The Girl from Tomorrow (1991–1992)
23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In the year 3000, Alana is kidnapped by evil Silverthorn, after a time travel experiment goes wrong. He takes Alana to the year 1990. With the help of Jenny Kelly and family, Alana must find Silverthorn before the time capsule leaves.
Stars: Katharine Cullen, Melissa Marshall, James Findlay, Andrew Clarke
Votes: 1,312
24. Jonny Briggs (1985–1987)
20 min | Family
Jonny Briggs centers on the exploits of a young boy, the eponymous hero (played by Richard Holian), his pet dog, Razzle, and his eccentric family members.
Stars: Richard Holian, Jane Lowe, Sue Devaney, Tommy Robinson
Votes: 205
25. Round the Twist (1989–2001)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Tony Twist and his three children--14-year-old twins Pete and Linda and 7-year-old Bronson--move to an old lighthouse on the rugged Australian coast.
Stars: Mark Mitchell, Esben Storm, Rian McLean, Mathew Waters
Votes: 2,866
26. Boy Meets World (1993–2000)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
An adolescent with two siblings tests his various theories about life as he endures the trials of growing up alongside a good friend.
Stars: Ben Savage, Rider Strong, William Daniels, Betsy Randle
Votes: 46,410
27. Wizbit (1986–1988)
Family, Fantasy
A magical children's series about an alien magician called Wizbit who comes to Earth for a year and a day to learn all about our planet. Wizbit, a giant yellow magicians hat, mainly solved puzzles in the city of Puzzleopolis.
Stars: Gary Martin, Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Vicky Licorish
Votes: 64
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