100 Greatest (TV series)

UK television series February 2025 February 2025 100 Greatest.jpg Title screen for The 100 Greatest TV Characters Archive show, countdown list show Graham Norton Zoë Ball Ardal O'Hanlon Jamie Theakston Vinnie Jones Bob Mortimer Jimmy Carr Anna Chancellor Denise Van Outen John Cleese Stephen Fry Various others Dickie Davies Ann Bryson Fern Britton Various others United Kingdom English 60 Varies Tyne Tees Yorkshire Hotbed Shine North One Radar Granada Objective Visual Voodoo Twofour Channel 4 1999 9 11 y 2015 10 10 y 100 Greatest is a long-running television strand on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom that was originally broadcast from 11 September 1999 to 10 October 2015. The lists presented are generally the result of public polls, and reflect the votes of visitors to the Channel 4 website. However, the results of some are determined by experts. The programmes are usually broadcast in the weekend schedule, in three- or four-hour blocks, throughout the year. Although the strand has never been officially retired, there have been no new editions since 2015. Episodes Presenter(s) 1 TV's 100 Greatest Moments Graham Norton 1999 9 11 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/1999/09/11/Y09150001/ 100 Greatest ... (TV's 100 Greatest Moments) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232454/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/1999/09/11/Y09150001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.71 Top 10 #Man lands on the Moon (1969) Release of Nelson Mandela (1990) Michael Portillo loses his seat (1997) Death of Princess Diana (1997) Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989) 1966 FIFA World Cup Final (1966) Del Boy falls through the bar (Only Fools and Horses, 1989) Live Aid (1985) Blackadder goes over the top (Blackadder Goes Forth, 1989) Assassination of John F. Kennedy (1963) 2 The 100 Greatest TV Ads Graham Norton 2000 4 29 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2000/04/29/Y21490001/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest TV Ads) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232633/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2000/04/29/Y21490001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 4.02 Top 10 #Surfers (Guinness, 1999) Martians (Smash, 1973) Orange Man (Tango, 1991) Heat Electric (Electric Central Heating, 1991) Melanie Sykes (Boddingtons, 1995) Launderette (Levi's, 1985) Secret Lemonade Drinker (R. White's, 1973) Happiness Is... (Hamlet, 1964 onwards) Gary Lineker (Walkers, 1993 onwards) Chance Encounter (Impulse, 1998)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/greatest_ads/ The 100 Greatest TV Ads 2000 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20010618095141/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/greatest_ads/ 18 June 2001 dead 6 December 2016 3 100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell Zoë Ball 2000 9 9 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2000/09/09/Y21630001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20160303210536/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2000/09/09/Y21630001/ 3 March 2016 13 June 2014 3.42 Top 10 #Richard Madeley's Ali G impression (This Morning) The Brits with Mick and Sam (1989 Brit Awards) Tara Palmer-Tomkinson on Frank Skinner (The Frank Skinner Show) Shakin' Stevens attacks Richard Madeley (Calendar Goes Pop) David Blaine on GMTV (GMTV) Julian Clary's 'fisting' gag (British Comedy Awards) Naked Jungle New Hall College on University Challenge (University Challenge) Soap characters played by different actors 3-2-1http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv_hell/results.html The Greatest TV Moments From Hell – The Final Top 100 2000 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20010618102347/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv_hell/results.html 18 June 2001 dead 6 December 2016 4 The 100 Greatest Number One Singles Graham Norton 2001 1 6 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/01/06/Y21780001/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Number One Singles) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233403/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/01/06/Y21780001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 4.30 Top 10 #"Imagine" – John Lennon "Bohemian Rhapsody" – Queen "Hey Jude" – The Beatles "Dancing Queen" – ABBA "Every Breath You Take" – The Police "Stand By Me" – Ben E. King "The Drugs Don't Work" – The Verve "Don't Look Back in Anger" – Oasis "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" – Spiller "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" – Bryan Adamshttp://www.channel4.com/100_no1s/results.html The 100 Greatest Number One Singles 6 January 2001 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20010807170112/http://www.channel4.com/100_no1s/results.html 7 August 2001 dead 6 December 2016 5/6 100 Greatest TV Characters Ardal O'Hanlon 2001 5 5 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/05/05/Y22090001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest TV Characters (Part 1)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233837/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/05/05/Y22090001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2001 5 6 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/05/06/Y22090002/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest TV Characters (Part 2)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233554/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/05/06/Y22090002/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.47 (part one) 3.46 (part two) Top 10 #Homer Simpson (The Simpsons) Basil Fawlty (Fawlty Towers) Edmund Blackadder (Blackadder) Del Boy (Only Fools and Horses) Father Dougal McGuire (Father Ted) The Doctor (Doctor Who) Alan Partridge (The Day Today/Knowing Me, Knowing You/I'm Alan Partridge) Ali G (The 11 O'Clock Show/Da Ali G Show) Victor Meldrew (One Foot in the Grave) Niles Crane (Frasier)http://www.channel4.com/100_tvs/results.html 100 Greatest TV Characters 2001 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20010810231609/http://www.channel4.com/100_tvs/results.html 10 August 2001 dead 6 December 2016 7 The 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows Jamie Theakston 2001 8 27 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/08/27/Y22530001/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232148/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/08/27/Y22530001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 3.92 Top 10 #The Simpsons (1987 onwards) The Muppet Show (1976–1981) Danger Mouse (1981–1993) Bagpuss (1974) Grange Hill (1978 onwards) Mr Benn (1971) Rainbow (1971–1992) Scooby-Doo (1969 onwards) Doctor Who (1963–1989) He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1982)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/kidstv/results.html 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows 2001 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100122020402/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/kidstv/results.html 22 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 8/9 100 Greatest Films Graham Norton 2001 11 24 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/11/24/Y21500001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Films (Part 1)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221234123/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/11/24/Y21500001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2001 11 25 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/11/25/Y21500002/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Films (Part 2)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233135/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/11/25/Y21500002/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.56 (part one) 3.56 (part two) Top 10 #Star Wars/The Empire Strikes Back (1977/1980) The Godfather/The Godfather Part II (1972/1974) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Pulp Fiction (1994) Some Like It Hot (1959) Gladiator (2000) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Blade Runner (1982) Schindler's List (1993) Goodfellas (1990)http://www.filmfour.com/greatest/results/control.jsp?resultspage=01 The 100 Greatest Films 2001 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20030207152342/http://www.filmfour.com/greatest/results/control.jsp?resultspage=01 7 February 2003 dead 6 December 2016 10 100 Greatest TV Treats of the Year Jamie Theakston 2001 12 29 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/12/29/Y22930001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest TV Treats of the Year) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233645/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2001/12/29/Y22930001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.33 Top 10 #England 5 Germany 1 John Prescott's Rumble in Rhyl Ali G interviews Posh and Becks (Comic Relief) The Blue Planet Celebrity Big Brother Jeffrey Archer is jailed Popstars Who Shot Phil? (EastEnders) Beckham's free kick v Greece Big Brother 2 11/12 100 Greatest Sporting Moments Vinnie Jones (presenter) Dickie Davies (narrator) 2002 1 12 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/01/12/Y22680001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Sporting Moments (Part 1)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232056/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/01/12/Y22680001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2002 1 19 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/01/19/Y22680002/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Sporting Moments (Part 2)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233914/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/01/19/Y22680002/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 1.98 (part two) Top 10 #Steve Redgrave goes for his fifth gold (Sydney Olympics, 2000) Germany vs England (World Cup Qualifier, Munich 2001) England vs West Germany (World Cup Final, Wembley 1966) Manchester United vs Bayern Munich (Champions League Final, Barcelona 1999) Ian Botham at Headingley (England vs Australia, The Ashes 1981) Maradona's Hand of God (England vs Argentina, World Cup 1986) The Rumble in the Jungle (Ali vs Foreman, Zaire 1974) Torvill and Dean's Bolero (Sarajevo Winter Olympics, 1984) Taylor and Davis's Black Ball finish (Embassy World Snooker Final, 1985) Borg and McEnroe's tie break (Wimbledon Men's Singles Final, 1980)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest_sporting/results.html 100 Greatest Sporting Moments – Results 2002 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20020204090913/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest_sporting/results.html 4 February 2002 dead 6 December 2016 13 100 Greatest World Cup Moments Bob Mortimer 2002 5 18 y 2.62 Top 10 #Maradona's second goal (England v Argentina, Mexico 1986) Michael Owen's solo goal against Argentina (England v Argentina, France 1998) Germany 1–5 England (World Cup Qualifier, 2001) Some people are on the pitch (England v W Germany, England 1966) Brazilian teamwork (Brazil v Italy, Mexico 1970) Pearce and Waddle miss (England v W Germany, Italy 1990) Only Bergkamp can do this (Holland v Argentina, France 1998) The hand of God (England v Argentina, Mexico 1986) Pele's dummy (Mexico 1970) Ireland's penalty shoot out (Ireland v Romania, Italy 1990)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/worldcup_moments/results.html 100 Greatest World Cup Moments – Results 2002 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100119154422/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/worldcup_moments/results.html 19 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 14 The Ultimate Chart Avid Merrion (presenter) Sarah Alexander (narrator) 2002 11 16 y Unknown Top 10 #Elton John – "Candle in the Wind '97" (1997, UK sales 4,864,611) Band Aid – "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984, UK sales 3,550,000) Queen – "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975, UK sales 2,130,000) Wings – "Mull of Kintyre" / "Girls' School" (1977, UK sales 2,050,000) Boney M – "Rivers of Babylon" / "Brown Girl in the Ring" (1978, UK sales 1,985,000) John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John – "You're the One That I Want" (1978, UK sales 1,975,000) Frankie Goes to Hollywood – "Relax" (1983, UK sales 1,910,000) The Beatles – "She Loves You" (1963, UK sales 1,890,000) Robson & Jerome – "Unchained Melody" (1995, UK sales 1,843,701) Boney M – "Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord" (1978, UK sales 1,790,000) 15 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2002 Harry Hill 2002 12 31 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/12/31/Y09720001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest TV Treats of 2002) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221234049/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2002/12/31/Y09720001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.02 Top 10 #The Office The Osbournes Phoenix Nights Pop Idol – Will vs Gareth Big Brother 3 England v Argentina 24 Faking It Six Feet Under I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats/results.html The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2002 – Results 2002 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20031026110645/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats/results.html 26 October 2003 dead 6 December 2016 16/17 100 Greatest Movie Stars Richard E. Grant 2003 5 4 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/05/04/Y09420001/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Movie Stars (Part 1)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233723/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/05/04/Y09420001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2003 5 5 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/05/05/Y09420005/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Movie Stars (Part 2)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232053/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/05/05/Y09420005/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.33 (part one) 2.92 (part two) Top 10 #Al Pacino Robert De Niro Tom Hanks Kevin Spacey Harrison Ford Jack Nicholson Anthony Hopkins Sean Connery Ewan McGregor Cary Granthttp://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/M/moviestars/results/results_10_06.jsp 100 Greatest Movie Stars 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20031207055738/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/M/moviestars/results/results_10_06.jsp 7 December 2003 dead 6 December 2016 18 100 Worst Britons Jimmy Carr 2003 5 10 y 2.77 Top 10 #Tony Blair Jordan Margaret Thatcher Jade Goody Martin Bashir Gareth Gates Alex Ferguson 'H' from Steps Geri Halliwell The Queenhttp://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/britons/results.html 100 Worst Britons We Love To Hate – The Results! 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20031011213529/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/britons/results.html 11 October 2003 dead 6 December 2016 19/20 The 100 Greatest Scary Moments Jimmy Carr 2003 10 25 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/10/25/Y09420003/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (Part One)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232403/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/10/25/Y09420003/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2003 10 26 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/10/26/Y09420006/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (Part Two)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232406/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2003/10/26/Y09420006/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.53 (part one) 2.58 (part two) Top 10 # The Shining The Exorcist Jaws Alien The Blair Witch Project Ring Halloween The Texas Chain Saw Massacre The Omen A Nightmare On Elm Street http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/scary/results_10-1_1.html 100 Greatest Scary moments 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20040404135618/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/scary/results_10-1_1.html 4 April 2004 dead 6 December 2016 21 100 Greatest Sexy Moments Anna Chancellor 2003 11 29 y 3.06 Top 10 #Dr. No (1962) Cruel Intentions (1999) From Dusk till Dawn (1996) Out of Sight (1998) Basic Instinct (1992) 9½ Weeks (1986) Queer as Folk (1999) Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Emmanuelle (1974) American Pie (1999)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/sexy/results_10-1_1.html The Results... 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20040212202149/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/S/sexy/results_10-1_1.html 12 February 2004 dead 6 December 2016 22 The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2003 Jimmy Carr 2003 12 24 y 2.33 Top 10 #England's World Cup rugby Wife Swap Jacko meets Bashir Dirty Den Tonight Special: The Millionaire Trial How Clean Is Your House? Britain score nil points at Eurovision Cold Feet Tricky Dicky Little Britainhttp://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats_2003/results.html 100 Greatest TV Treats 2003 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100125124356/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats_2003/results.html 25 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 23/24 100 Greatest Musicals Denise Van Outen 2003 12 26 y (part one) 2003 12 27 y (part two) 2.15 (part one) 3.83 (part two) Top 10 #Grease (1978) The Sound of Music (1965) The Wizard of Oz (1939) West Side Story (1961) Mary Poppins (1964) Singin' in the Rain (1952) The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Chicago (2002) Oliver! (1968) Moulin Rouge! (2001)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/M/musicals/results_10to6.html 100 Greatest Musicals... 2003 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20040103072843/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/M/musicals/results_10to6.html 3 January 2004 dead 6 December 2016 25 100 Worst Pop Records Jimmy Carr (presenter) Ann Bryson (narrator) 2004 1 1 y 2.99 Top 10 #"Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)" – The Cheeky Girls "The Millennium Prayer" – Cliff Richard "Agadoo" – Black Lace "Candle in the Wind 1997" – Elton John "Fast Food Song" – Fast Food Rockers "Mr Blobby" – Mr Blobby "Because We Want To" – Billie "Barbie Girl" – Aqua "Achy Breaky Heart" – Billy Ray Cyrus "Jenny from the Block" – Jennifer Lopezhttp://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_records/results.html 100 Worst Pop Records 2004 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100124060319/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_records/results.html 24 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 26 The Ultimate Pop Star Smashie and Nicey 2004 2 22 y Unknown Top 10 #Cliff Richard The Beatles Elvis Presley Madonna Elton John Michael Jackson Queen ABBA Paul McCartney David Bowie13 April 2012 The Ultimate 50 pop stars https://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/the-ultimate-50-pop-stars-6947648.html London Evening Standard 1 July 2026 27/28 The Ultimate Film John Cleese (presenter) Fern Britton (narrator) 2004 11 27 y (part one) 2004 11 28 y (part two)Britain's most-watched film is unveiled The Daily Telegraph 29 November 2004 https://web.archive.org/web/20201125102208/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1477770/Britains-most-watched-film-is-unveiled.html 2020-11-25 live https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1477770/Britains-most-watched-film-is-unveiled.html 2.31 (part one) 3.32 (part two) Top 10 #Gone with the Wind (1940, estimated admissions 35m) The Sound of Music (1965, estimated admissions 30m) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1938, estimated admissions 28m) Star Wars (1978, estimated admissions 20.76m) Spring in Park Lane (1948, estimated admissions 20.5m) The Best Years of Our Lives (1947, estimated admissions 20.4m) The Jungle Book (1968, estimated admissions 19.8m) Titanic (1998, estimated admissions 18.91m) The Wicked Lady (1946, estimated admissions 18.4m) The Seventh Veil (1945, estimated admissions 17.9m)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/U/ultimate_film/results_10.html The Ultimate Film 2004 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20060512003648/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/U/ultimate_film/results_10.html 12 May 2006 dead 6 December 2016 29 100 Greatest Christmas Moments Jimmy Carr 2004 12 24 y 2.04 Top 10 #Band Aid – "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984) Father Ted – "A Christmassy Ted" (Christmas Eve 1996) The Snowman (Boxing Day 1982) The Office Christmas specials (26 and 27 December 2003) Only Fools and Horses Christmas specials (1981–2002) The Vicar of Dibley Christmas specials (1996–present) Slade – "Merry Xmas Everybody" (1973) Wallace and Gromit – A Close Shave (Christmas Eve 1995) Blackadder's Christmas Carol (23 December 1988) It's a Wonderful Life (1946)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/christmas_moments/results.html 100 Greatest Christmas Moments 2004 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100124003446/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/christmas_moments/results.html 24 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 30 The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2004 Jimmy Carr 2004 12 26 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2004/12/26/Y09420008/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2004) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233407/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2004/12/26/Y09420008/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 1.80 Top 10 #Final episode of Friends Big Brother 5 Final episode of Sex and the City Strictly Come Dancing I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (both series) Himalaya with Michael Palin Great Britain triumphs at the Olympics Peter Kay appears in Coronation Street Green Wing The Boy Whose Skin Fell Offhttp://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats_2004/results.html The 100 Greatest TV Treats of 2004 2004 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20081011091955/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/tv_treats_2004/results.html 11 October 2008 dead 6 December 2016 31 The Comedian's Comedian Jimmy Carr 2005 1 1 yBBC News 2.63 Top 10 #Peter Cook John Cleese Woody Allen Eric Morecambe Groucho Marx Tommy Cooper Laurel and Hardy Billy Connolly Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer Richard Pryor 32 The 100 Greatest Pop Videos Jimmy Carr 2005 2 6 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/02/06/Y09420007/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Pop Videos) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233131/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/02/06/Y09420007/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.25 Top 10 #"Thriller" – Michael Jackson (1983) "Sledgehammer" – Peter Gabriel (1986) "Take On Me" – A-ha (1985) "Bohemian Rhapsody" – Queen (1975) "Like a Prayer" – Madonna (1989) "Rock DJ" – Robbie Williams (2000) "Billie Jean" – Michael Jackson (1983) "Bitter Sweet Symphony" – The Verve (1997) "Vogue" – Madonna (1990) "Smells Like Teen Spirit" – Nirvana (1991)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_videos/results.html The 100 Greatest Pop Videos 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20091215163912/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/pop_videos/results.html 15 December 2009 dead 6 December 2016 33 The 100 Greatest Tearjerkers Jimmy Carr 2005 2 13 y 2.08 Top 10 #E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) The Green Mile (1999) Titanic (1997) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Ghost (1990) Bambi (1942) The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The Champ (1979) Field of Dreams (1989) My Girl (1991)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/T/tearjerkers/results/10-1.html 100 Greatest Tearjerkers Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20050902095044/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/T/tearjerkers/results/10-1.html 2 September 2005 dead 6 December 2016 34 100 Greatest Cartoons Jimmy Carr 2005 2 27 y 3.14 Top 100 #The Simpsons (1987–present) Tom and Jerry (1940–present) South Park (1997–present) Toy Story/Toy Story 2 (1995 & 1999) Family Guy (1999–present) Shrek/Shrek 2 (2000 & 2004) The Lion King (1994) Spirited Away (2001) The Incredibles (2004) Bugs Bunny (1938–present)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/cartoons/results.html The 100 Greatest Cartoons 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20100119082957/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/cartoons/results.html 19 January 2010 dead 6 December 2016 35 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches Tom Baker 2005 4 3 y 3.30 Top 10 #"Lou and Andy (Swimming Pool)" (Little Britain) "Petshop/Dead Parrot" (Monty Python's Flying Circus) "Tubbs and Edward (Road Men)" (The League of Gentlemen) "Vicky Pollard (Swimming Pool)" (Little Britain) "Four Candles" (The Two Ronnies) "Going for an English" (Goodness Gracious Me) "Acorn Antiques" (Victoria Wood as Seen on TV) "Breakfast" (The Morecambe & Wise Show) "Ted and Ralph (Drinking Game)" (The Fast Show) "Good Aids/Bad Aids" (Brass Eye)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/comedy_sketches/results.html 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20051029110204/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/comedy_sketches/results.html 29 October 2005 dead 6 December 2016 36 100 Greatest Albums Alexander Armstrong 2005 4 17 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/04/17/Y09420012/ 100 Greatest ... (100 Greatest Albums) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215752/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/04/17/Y09420012/ 3 March 2016 13 June 2014 2.30 Top 10 #OK Computer – Radiohead (1997) The Joshua Tree – U2 (1987) Nevermind – Nirvana (1991) Thriller – Michael Jackson (1982) The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd (1973) Definitely Maybe – Oasis (1994) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band – The Beatles (1967) Like a Prayer – Madonna (1989) Appetite for Destruction – Guns N' Roses (1987) Revolver – The Beatles (1966)http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/results.html The 100 Greatest Albums 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20050419014122/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/results.html 19 April 2005 dead 6 December 2016 37/38 100 Greatest War Films Sean Pertwee 2005 5 14 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/05/14/Y09420004/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest War Films (Part One)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233000/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/05/14/Y09420004/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2005 5 15 y (part two) 1.63 (part one) 2.34 (part two) Top 10 #Saving Private Ryan (1998) Apocalypse Now (1979) The Great Escape (1963) Schindler's List (1993) Full Metal Jacket (1987) Platoon (1986) A Bridge Too Far (1977) Zulu (1964) Black Hawk Down (2001) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/W/greatest_warfilms/results/10-6.html Results 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20060518131154/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/W/greatest_warfilms/results/10-6.html 18 May 2006 dead 6 December 2016 39 50 Greatest Documentaries Zoë Wanamaker 2005 10 9 y Top 10 #Seven Up! (1964) Touching the Void (2003) Bowling for Columbine (2002) The World at War (1973) Capturing the Friedmans (2003) The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off (2004) Life on Earth (1979) Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) When We Were Kings (1996) Faking It (2000) 40/41 100 Greatest Family Films Bob Hoskins 2005 12 22 y (part one)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/12/22/Y09420013/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Family Films (Part One)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233047/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/12/22/Y09420013/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2005 12 23 y (part two)http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/12/23/Y09420014/ 100 Greatest ... (The 100 Greatest Family Films (Part Two)) ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221232451/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2005/12/23/Y09420014/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 2.26 (part one) 2.93 (part two) Top 10 #E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Shrek (2001) Mary Poppins (1964) Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Toy Story (1995) The Lion King (1994) Back to the Future (1985) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Star Wars (1977) The Wizard of Oz (1939)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/F/greatest-familymovies/results/10-6.html 100 Greatest Family Films 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20051226034537/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/F/greatest-familymovies/results/10-6.html 26 December 2005 dead 6 December 2016 42 50 Greatest Comedy Films Stephen Fry 2006 1 1 y 2.21 Top 10 #Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979) Airplane! (1980) Shaun of the Dead (2004) Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) American Pie (1999) Blazing Saddles (1974) There's Something About Mary (1998) This Is Spinal Tap (1984)http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/G/greatest-comedyfilms/results/10-6.html 50 Greatest Comedy Films 2005 Channel 4 London https://web.archive.org/web/20060415140210/http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/microsites/G/greatest-comedyfilms/results/10-6.html 15 April 2006 dead 6 December 2016 43 The Ultimate Sitcom Alexander Armstrong 2006 01 02 y Unknown Top 10 #Frasier Fawlty Towers Seinfeld Porridge The Larry Sanders Show The Phil Silvers Show Dad's Army Blackadder Spaced The Office 44 100 Greatest Funny Moments Rob Brydon 2006 2 26 y Top 10 #Peter Kay Have I Got News For You? Trigger Happy TV Brass Eye This Is Spinal Tap The 11 O'Clock Show: Ali G Curb Your Enthusiasm Dead Ringers George Bush The Mrs Merton Show 45 50 Greatest One Hit Wonders Justin Lee Collins 2006 5 7 yhttp://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2006/05/07/Y25170001/ 50 Greatest One Hit Wonders ITN Source https://web.archive.org/web/20150221233308/http://www.itnsource.com/en/shotlist/ITVProgs/2006/05/07/Y25170001/ 21 February 2015 13 June 2014 1.86 Top 10 #"Kung Fu Fighting" – Carl Douglas (September 1974) "99 Red Balloons" – Nena (March 1984) "Because I Got High" – Afroman (October 2001) "Sugar, Sugar" – The Archies (October 1969) "Can You Dig It?" – The Mock Turtles (April 1991) "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" – Monty Python (April 1991) "Spirit in the Sky" – Doctor and the Medics (June 1986) "Who Let the Dogs Out?" – Baha Men (October 2000) "The Safety Dance" – Men Without Hats (November 1983) "Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Please" – Splodgenessabounds (June 1980) 46 50 Films to See Before You Die Richard Teideman 2006 7 22 yBBC News Top 10 #Apocalypse Now (1979) The Apartment (1960) City of God (2002) Chinatown (1974) Sexy Beast (2000) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) North by Northwest (1959) À bout de souffle (1960) Donnie Darko (2001) Manhattan (1979) 47 30 Greatest Political Comedies Charles Kennedy & Michael Howard (presenters) Miranda Richardson (narrator) 2006 12 11 y Top 10 #Yes Minister (BBC2, 1980–1984) Spitting Image (ITV, 1984–1996) Bremner, Bird and Fortune (Channel 4, 1998–2006) Have I Got News for You (BBC1/BBC2, 1990–present) Drop the Dead Donkey (Channel 4, 1990–1998) Little Britain (BBC, 2003–present) That Was the Week That Was (BBC1, 1962–1963) The New Statesman (ITV, 1987–1992) Not the Nine O'Clock News (BBC2, 1979–1982) Dead Ringers (BBC2, 2002–present)Yes Minister is top http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/leisure/1066885.Yes_Minister_is_top_/ Barry & District News Barry, Vale of Glamorgan 11 December 2006 11 September 2013 48 50 Greatest Television Dramas Miriam Margolyes 2007 2 3 y Top 10 #The Sopranos Boys from the Blackstuff Edge of Darkness The Singing Detective Cathy Come Home The West Wing Cracker Our Friends in the North Twin Peaks Heimat 49 100 Greatest Sex Symbols Anna Chancellor 2007 2 24 y Top 10 #Angelina Jolie Elvis Presley Marilyn Monroe Beyoncé Brad Pitt Lara Croft George Clooney Kylie Minogue Johnny Depp Scarlett Johansson 50 The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups Ann Bryson 2007 3 18 y 2.88 Top 10 #Billy Connolly Peter Kay Eddie Izzard Richard Pryor Harry Hill Bill Hicks Bill Bailey Victoria Wood Chris Rock Ross Noble 51 The World's Greatest Comedy Characters Simon Pegg 2007 4 14 y 1.70 Top 10 #Basil Fawlty (Fawlty Towers) Alan Partridge (The Day Today/Knowing Me, Knowing You/I'm Alan Partridge) Edmund Blackadder (Blackadder) David Brent (The Office) Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm) Ali G (The 11 O'Clock Show/Da Ali G Show) Edina Monsoon (Absolutely Fabulous) Papa Lazarou (The League of Gentlemen) Norman Stanley Fletcher (Porridge) Tim Bisley (Spaced) 52 Greatest Comedy Catchphrases Ardal O'Hanlon 2008 1 4 y 2.00 Top 10 #"Nice to see you, to see you ... nice!" (The Generation Game) "Am I bovvered?" (The Catherine Tate Show) "I don't believe it!" (One Foot in the Grave) "Suit you sir!" (The Fast Show) "And now for something completely different." (Monty Python's Flying Circus) "Drink, Feck, Arse!" (Father Ted) "Is it cos I'm black?" (The 11 O'Clock Show) "Yeah, but, no, but..." (Little Britain) "Cha'mone Motherfucker!" (Bo' Selecta!) "This is a local shop" (The League of Gentlemen) 53 50 Greatest Pop Videos Kimberley Walsh 2010 5 16 y Top 10 #"Thriller" – Michael Jackson "Toxic" – Britney Spears "Rock DJ" – Robbie Williams "Virtual Insanity" – Jamiroquai "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" – Beyoncé "Weapon of Choice" – Fatboy Slim "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga "Take On Me" – A-ha "Vogue" – Madonna "Like a Prayer" – Madonna 54 100 Greatest Toys Jonathan Ross 2010 12 19 y 2.63 Top 10 #Lego Monopoly Dungeons & Dragons Wii Nintendo consoles PlayStation consoles Scrabble Scalextric Trivial Pursuit Game Boy 55 50 Funniest Moments of 2010 Matt Berry 2011 1 21 y Top 10 #Paul the Octopus Gillian Cooke's Lycra suit splits Bigotgate Parasailing donkey in Russia Gillian McKeith on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! Mary Bale puts a cat in a wheelie bin Wayne Rooney's threesome with Helen Wood and Jennifer Thompson Ann Widdecombe on Strictly Come Dancing Eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull Wrong winner read out on Australia's Next Top Model 56 50 Greatest Wedding Shockers Tom Allen 2011 4 23 y Top 10 Missing 57 100 Greatest Gadgets Stephen Fry 2011 8 29 y 2.22 Top 10 #Lighter Wristwatch iPod Television Typewriter Laptop Home phone Pen Apple peeler iPad 58 Channel 4's 30 Greatest Comedy Shows Sharon Horgan 2012 8 25 y Top 10 #Father Ted Peep Show The IT Crowd Black Books The Inbetweeners Spaced Green Wing Brass Eye Phoenix Nights Da Ali G ShowChannel 4's 30 Greatest Comedy Shows https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/channel_4_30_greatest_comedies/ British Comedy Guide 2012 10 April 2021 59 50 Funniest Moments of 2012 Matt Berry 2012 12 28 y 1.71 Top 10 Missing 60 50 Funniest Moments of 2013 Matt Berry 2013 12 28 y 1.67 Top 10 #Harlem Shake Miley Cyrus's video for "Wrecking Ball" Horse meat scandal Dogging Tales Directioners rage Twitter war on GQ Russell Brand's acceptance speech at the GQ Men of the Year Awards Michael Douglas blames his throat cancer on oral sex Miley Cyrus at the MTV Video Music Awards Kanye West Birth of Prince George 61 50 Funniest Moments of 2014 Matt Berry 2014 12 27 y 1.20 Top 10 Missing 62/63 Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms Tamsin Greig 2015 10 3 y (part one) 2015 10 10 y (part two)British Comedy Guide 0.95 (part two) Top 10 #Only Fools and Horses Fawlty Towers Blackadder One Foot in the Grave Porridge Father Ted The Vicar of Dibley Open All Hours Men Behaving Badly Mrs. Brown's Boys References External links 0213382 TV's 100 Greatest Moments 0241140 The 100 Greatest TV Ads 0260666 100 Greatest TV Moments from Hell Category:1999 British television series debuts Category:1999 English-language television series debuts Category:2015 British television series endings Category:2015 English-language television series endings Category:2000s British television series Category:2010s British television series Category:British television specials Category:Channel 4 original programming Category:English-language British television shows Category:Television series by ITV Studios Category:Television series by All3Media Category:Television series by Banijay Category:Top television lists Category:British television-related lists Category:Channel 4 documentary series