Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Sally Wainwright

1. Renegade Nell (2024– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

7.4

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A quick-witted and courageous young woman framed for murder unexpectedly becomes the most notorious outlaw in 18th-century England. When a magical spirit called Billy appears, Nell realises her destiny is bigger than she ever imagined.

Stars: Louisa Harland, Frank Dillane, Alice Kremelberg, Enyi Okoronkwo

Votes: 7,327

2. Happy Valley (2014–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

8.5

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Yorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Rhys Connah

Votes: 64,960

3. Coronation Street (1960– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

5.6

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The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.

Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor

Votes: 6,036

4. The Unforgivable (2021)

R | 112 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.1

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41 Metascore

A woman is released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime and re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

Director: Nora Fingscheidt | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Viola Davis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jon Bernthal

Votes: 119,325

5. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

4.8

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A soap opera set in a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales.

Stars: Christopher Chittell, Lucy Pargeter, Mark Charnock, Dominic Brunt

Votes: 3,546

6. Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

8.2

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A dramatization of the life of lesbian trailblazer, voracious learner, and cryptic diarist Anne Lister.

Stars: Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle, Gemma Whelan, Ben Hunter

Votes: 16,005

7. Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

8.4

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After 50+ years apart, Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) are reunited and decide to marry.

Stars: Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker

Votes: 8,907

8. Scott & Bailey (2011–2016)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

8.0

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Detectives Janet Scott & Rachel Bailey investigate murders with Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.

Stars: Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho

Votes: 11,105

9. Bad Girls (1999–2006)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama

7.9

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British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.

Stars: Kika Mirylees, Victoria Alcock, Helen Fraser, Jack Ellis

Votes: 2,598

10. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

7.2

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A normal everyday family strike it rich by winning the lottery. Their life dramatically changes with their new-found wealth.

Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Sarah Smart, Sarah Churm

Votes: 1,395

11. Unforgiven (2009)

TV-14 | 135 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

7.8

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A young woman imprisoned for murdering two police officers is released from prison after 15 years. All she wants now is to find her younger sister.

Stars: Suranne Jones, Emily Beecham, Matthew McNulty, Siobhan Finneran

Votes: 1,737

12. To Walk Invisible: The Brontë Sisters (2016 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History

7.4

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A chronicle of the Brontë sisters' battle to overcome obstacles and publish their novels, which would become some of the greatest in the English language.

Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Finn Atkins, Charlie Murphy, Chloe Pirrie, Adam Nagaitis

Votes: 3,100

13. Playing the Field (1998–2002)

60 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

7.4

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A mismanaged women's soccer team in South Yorkshire, England, struggle to win games. The players remain loyal to the team and each other despite their losing record. Their lives off the field involve relationships and infidelities.

Stars: Ralph Ineson, Jo McInnes, Melanie Hill, Lorraine Ashbourne

Votes: 350

14. Riot Women

Drama | Pre-production

Five women form a punk band for a talent contest, rehearsing amid jobs, kids, and husbands. Buried secrets connecting two members surface, catalyzing change yet threatening to unravel everything in this West Yorkshire tale.

Star: Asan N'Jie

15. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

3.6

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A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 625

16. Children's Ward (1989–2000)

30 min | Drama

6.9

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This British children's drama series, set in the children's ward of the fictitious South Park Hospital, tells the stories of the young patients and the staff present there.

Stars: Janette Beverley, Rita May, Carol Harvey, Jennifer Luckraft

Votes: 157

17. ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)

TV-PG | 360 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

7.8

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A modern re-telling of four William Shakespeare stories.

Stars: Nick Malinowski, James McAvoy, Shirley Henderson, Sarah Parish

Votes: 1,475

18. Son Nefesime Kadar (2022)

120 min | Drama

5.0

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Mihri is a grieving mother who lost her daughter after a great disaster years ago. Due to a radical decision he took after this loss, his family broke up, he was abandoned by his son and ... See full summary »

Stars: Nurgül Yesilçay, Emre Kinay, Begüm Birgören, Rojda Demirer

Votes: 88

19. The Last Witch (2013 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama

6.5

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A young woman abruptly moves into an elderly lady's house. Strange things start to happen and soon it becomes clear witchcraft is involved.

Director: Robin Sheppard | Stars: Giles Ford, James Thornton, Danny Cunningham, Katherine Kelly

Votes: 176

20. Canterbury Tales (2003)

52 min | Drama

7.2

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An adaptation of six of Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in a modern setting.

Stars: Indira Varma, James Nesbitt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julie Walters

Votes: 405

21. The Detail (2018)

Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

5.9

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Three female homicide detectives solve crimes while also dealing with their personal lives.

Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Angela Griffin, Wendy Crewson, David Cubitt

Votes: 865

22. Morning Live (2020– )

44 min | Talk-Show

5.6

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Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones present a weekday morning magazine programme featuring a mixture of topical discussion and expert advice.

Stars: Gethin Jones, Kym Marsh, Xand van Tulleken, Rav Wilding

Votes: 24

23. The South Bank Show (1978– )

53 min | Documentary

6.9

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ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.

Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood

Votes: 218

24. Imagine (2003– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History

7.4

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Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.

Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers

Votes: 147

25. Sparkhouse (2002– )

180 min | Drama, Romance

7.3

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The relationship between childhood sweethearts, a farmer's daughter and boy from a rich family, turns tumultuous in this modern interpretation of Wuthering Heights

Stars: Sarah Smart, Joe McFadden, Alun Armstrong, Nicholas Farrell

Votes: 704

26. The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

7.6

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The story follows Mrs Ros Pritchard, a successful manager of a supermarket. When a couple of politicians make a spectacle of themselves outside her shop, Ros decides to stand for election herself.

Stars: Jane Horrocks, Steven Mackintosh, Jodhi May, Jemma McKenzie-Brown

Votes: 522

27. Families (1990–1993)

30 min | Drama

7.9

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This weekly soap opera depicted the relationships of two families, the Thompsons in England and the Stevenses in Australia. The main storyline concentrated on Mike Thompson leaving his ... See full summary »

Stars: Emma Davies, Briony Behets, Malcolm Stoddard, Morag Hood

Votes: 51

28. Jane Hall (2006)

50 min | Comedy, Drama

8.0

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Struggling to find a job in her northern home town, Jane is convinced that she is ugly, boring, and completely useless. But after one blazing row with her parents too many, Jane decides to ... See full summary »

Stars: Sarah Smart, Daniel Lapaine, Ann Mitchell, Gillian Taylforth

Votes: 145

29. Revelations (1994–1996)

25 min | Drama

7.3

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Soap set around a religious family. This series was only shown in 3 ITV regions.

Stars: Emma Roberts, Stephen Mapes, Judy Loe, Paul Shelley

Votes: 38

30. Dead Clever: The Life and Crimes of Julie Bottomley (2007 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama, Thriller

5.9

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When Julie Bottomley (Suranne Jones) discovers her husband of 10 years has been sleeping with her sister, her first instinct is to kill him. However, rather than risk life imprisonment ... See full summary »

Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Dean Lennox Kelly, Andy Darbyshire, Lesley Nicol, Suranne Jones

Votes: 164

31. In Creative Company (2020 Podcast Series)

30 min | Talk-Show

5.9

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Interview series featuring notable talent from within the entertainment industry and features in-depth discussions which focus on the creative process.

Stars: Mara Webster, Jenelle Riley, Mary Holland, Elle Fanning

Votes: 23

32. Bonkers (2007– )

Comedy, Drama

7.0

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Bonkers is a British television series written by Sally Wainwright and starring Liza Tarbuck.

Stars: Liza Tarbuck, Mark Addy, Alex Hassell, Charles Aitken

Votes: 133

33. The House of Windsor (1994)

30 min | Comedy

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Max Kelvin, PR man, is hired by Prince Charles to change the image of the Monarchy. His first task is to tackle the web of intrigue spun by the staff of Buckingham Palace under the lead of Lord Bermondsey.

Stars: Leslie Phillips, Warren Clarke, Neil Stacy, Serena Gordon

34. The Crime Thriller Club (2013–2014)

60 min | Talk-Show

5.4

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For the 2013 Specsavers Crime Thriller Awards, Bradley Walsh hosts a talk show with guests, reviews, previews, clips, new book promotions, and a quiz.

Stars: Bradley Walsh, Kate Mosse, Mark Billingham, Peter James

Votes: 14

35. Crime Connections (2012– )

45 min | Documentary, Crime

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Bradley Walsh, who himself plays the lead detective in Law & Order: UK (2009), takes on the mantle again to investigate the links between TV crime dramas and their main protagonists.

Stars: Bradley Walsh, Lucy Mangan, Boyd Hilton, Dick Fiddy

36. The National Television Awards 2023 (2023 TV Special)

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Stars: Joel Dommett, Babatunde Aleshe, Leomie Anderson, Annabelle Apsion

37. Drama Trails (2008– )

60 min | Documentary

5.3

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A look at the stories behind classic British TV dramas and the connections between them.

Stars: James Nesbitt, Russell T. Davies, Martin Clunes, Lesley Sharp

Votes: 10

38. Unforgiven: Behind the Scenes (2009 Video)

11 min | Documentary, Short

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Takes a look behind the scenes of the miniseries Unforgiven.

Director: Tor Kristoffersen | Stars: Nicola Shindler, David Evans, Sally Wainwright, Suranne Jones

39. ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
Episode: The Taming of the Shrew (2005)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

8.1

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A young harridan MP marries a title in order to advance towards her goal of becoming party leader.

Director: David Richards | Stars: Shirley Henderson, David Mitchell, Simon Chandler, Jaime Murray

Votes: 1,535

40. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2000)

TV-14 | Drama, Comedy

7.8

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On her 40th birthday Alison Braithwaite, is given a ticket for the first ever Euro-lottery, by her youngest daughter Charlotte. Alison wins the jackpot worth £38 million pounds, she decides... See full summary »

Director: Robin Sheppard | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham, Sylvia Syms

Votes: 35

41. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2000)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Comedy

7.6

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Virginia now works for Alison's charity. When David tells Alison that he hates his job, she suggests he could get a job at the trust. David decides to end his affair. He also suggests to ... See full summary »

Director: Andy De Emmony | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham, Sylvia Syms

Votes: 24

42. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (2002)

TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Comedy

7.5

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Already rattled by Charlotte's odd behaviour and fed up with David trying to blame her for everything, Alison is pushed to her limits when Graham insists on his right to be involved with the baby.

Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Julie Graham, Kevin Doyle

Votes: 15

43. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (2002)

TV-14 | 71 min | Drama, Comedy

8.1

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A shocked and still drunk David calls Alison and tells her that he has robbed a bank. Alison, of course, doesn't believe a word and tells him to sober up. But a report of a bank robbery on ... See full summary »

Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Julie Graham, Kevin Doyle

Votes: 20

44. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
Episode: Falling Apart (1999)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

8.6

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Shell has nobody to turn to when she is removed from enhanced. Monica's world falls apart when she gets tragic news about Spencer. Helen struggles to cope and falls into the arms of Nikki.

Director: Mike Adams | Stars: Simone Lahbib, Mandana Jones, Jack Ellis, Victoria Alcock

Votes: 56