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1. Nowhere Boy (2009)
R | 98 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A chronicle of John Lennon's first years, focused mainly in his adolescence and his relationship with his stern aunt Mimi, who raised him, and his absentee mother Julia, who re-entered his life at a crucial moment in his young life.
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall
Votes: 39,057 | Gross: $1.45M
2. A Taste of Honey (1961)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
A pregnant teenage girl must fend for herself when her mother remarries, leaving the girl with only a new male friend for support.
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Rita Tushingham, Dora Bryan, Robert Stephens, Murray Melvin
Votes: 6,395
3. Blackpool (2004)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives.
Stars: David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Thomas Morrison, David Tennant
Votes: 2,564
4. Prime Suspect: The Scent of Darkness (1995 TV Movie)
105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A series of brutal sex murders disturbingly similar to the pattern of Superintendent Jane Tennison's (Dame Helen Mirren's) first major case leads to the awful suggestion that she may have caught the wrong man the first time.
Director: Paul Marcus | Stars: Helen Mirren, Pip Donaghy, Tim Woodward, Stephen Boxer
Votes: 2,684
5. Funny Bones (1995)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama
An unsuccessful comedian uncovers a family secret and learns the true price of letting inherent talent shine.
Director: Peter Chelsom | Stars: Jerry Lewis, Oliver Platt, Lee Evans, Leslie Caron
Votes: 3,900 | Gross: $0.53M
6. The Harry Hill Movie (2013)
88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When he thinks his hamster Abu (Johnny Vegas) has just a week to live, Harry Hill (Harry Hill) and his Nan (Dame Julie Walters) take the hamster to Blackpool. However, Harry's twin Otto (Matt Lucas) wants to kidnap Abu, and sends Ed (Simon Bird) and Kisko (Guillaume Delauney) to pursue them.
Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Harry Hill, Julie Walters, Johnny Vegas, Simon Bird
Votes: 2,390
7. Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise (2001 TV Movie)
76 min | Comedy, Drama
Pete has recently got a new job as a vacuum cleaner salesman. His mentor is the veteran Tommy, whose methods are rather rude; his sole target is to be the best salesman in his team and to ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Timothy Spall, Michael Begley, Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Caroline Ashley
Votes: 1,065
8. Away (I) (2016)
Not Rated | 105 min | Crime, Drama
A story set in the north English seaside town of Blackpool and centered on two kindred spirits who form an unlikely friendship.
Director: David Blair | Stars: Timothy Spall, Juno Temple, Hayley Squires, Matt Ryan
Votes: 1,972
9. Bhaji on the Beach (1993)
R | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A group of women of Indian descent take a trip together from their home in Birmingham, England to the beach resort of Blackpool. The events of the day lead them to better mutual understanding and solidarity.
Director: Gurinder Chadha | Stars: Kim Vithana, Jimmi Harkishin, Sarita Khajuria, Akbar Kurtha
Votes: 1,243 | Gross: $0.74M
10. 999: What's Your Emergency? (2012– )
Documentary
The dispatches of the emergency services in various parts of the UK are followed.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Julian Barratt, Holly Goodhall, Paul Golding
Votes: 193
11. Like It Is (1998)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
A tough young boxer struggles to come out in England. Having travelled to London, from his smaller town, he meets and falls for a twenty-something music producer. But love doesn't come easy.
Director: Paul Oremland | Stars: Steve Bell, Dani Behr, Ian Rose, Tony Van Silva
Votes: 1,795 | Gross: $0.09M
12. Peter Kay: Live at the Top of the Tower (2000 Video)
70 min | Documentary, Comedy
Meet Britain's favourite comedian in his first show at the top of blackpool tower. Laugh along as he talks about family holidays,School and many over events that are turned into hilarious stories
Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Archie Kelly, Paddy McGuinness
Votes: 2,006
13. Love on the Dole (1941)
Approved | 98 min | Drama
During the Depression in England, a young lady from Lancashire decides to be a rich bookmaker's mistress, just to help the rest of her unemployed family.
Director: John Baxter | Stars: Deborah Kerr, Clifford Evans, George Carney, Mary Merrall
Votes: 605
14. Coasting (1990–1991)
60 min | Drama
The dodgy business deals of an older brother finally catch up with him, forcing him and his blameless younger brother to seek refuge in the family theme park business in Blackpool. The ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Howitt, James Purefoy, Sandy Hendrickse, Barrie Rutter
Votes: 26
15. Tina Takes a Break (2001 TV Movie)
65 min | Drama
The second in Penny Woolcock's Tina trilogy, Tina Takes A Break was made in 2001 and is the best of the TV outings. Set on a tough housing estate in Beeston, Leeds and employing the real ... See full summary »
Director: Penny Woolcock | Stars: Kath Barber, Lee Brimble, Rachel Brooksby, Mark Catley
Votes: 46
16. Last Dance (1993)
113 min | Drama, Thriller
Blackpool, a dancing contest, a dead woman. This is the opening scene of this movie, which then continues by telling us the story preceding this sad accident - or is it a murder? We will ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Nutley | Stars: Helena Bergström, Reine Brynolfsson, Ewa Fröling, Peter Andersson
Votes: 800
17. Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island (1999– )
25 min | Comedy, Documentary
Following his enormously successful book "Notes From a Small Island", American travel writer Bill Bryson sets off on a new tour of Britain. Starting at Dover, where he recalls his first ... See full summary »
Stars: Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Queen Elizabeth II, Alexei Sayle
Votes: 52
18. Sing As We Go! (1934)
80 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
When the textile mill closes, putting her out of work, Gracie finds herself experiencing all of the amusements of Blackpool.
Director: Basil Dean | Stars: Gracie Fields, John Loder, Dorothy Hyson, Stanley Holloway
Votes: 147
19. Robinson in Space (1997)
82 min | Documentary
Robinson is commissioned to investigate the unspecified "problem of England." The narrator describes his seven excursions, with the unseen Robinson, around the country. They mainly ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Keiller | Star: Paul Scofield
Votes: 391
20. Holiday Week (1952)
82 min | Drama, Romance
A cotton mill worker in Lancashire falls for her boss's son while on a Wakes Week holiday in Blackpool but enlists the aid of her girlfriend to keep it a secret to hide it from her interfering parents.
Director: Arthur Crabtree | Stars: Leslie Dwyer, Lisa Daniely, Brian Worth, Sandra Dorne
Votes: 212
21. White Stripes: Under Blackpool Lights (2004 Video)
Unrated | 81 min | Documentary, Music
Concert footage of The White Stripes recorded in January of 2004, featuring tracks from the bands four studio albums as well as live favorites like the Dolly Parton cover "Jolene".
Director: Dick Carruthers | Stars: The White Stripes, Jack White, Meg White
Votes: 889
22. Fanny Hawthorne (1927)
120 min | Drama, Romance
A celebration of working-class leisure activities at Hindle, Lancashire during "Wakes Week", an annual week still observed in parts of Lancashire and Yorkshire when all factories and schools take a holiday.
Director: Maurice Elvey | Stars: Estelle Brody, John Stuart, Norman McKinnel, Marie Ault
Votes: 295
23. Joe Longthorne: If I Never Sing Another Song (2005 Video)
64 min | Documentary
Capturing Joe Longthorne on and off stage, the documentary follows Joe through his 2004 Spring Tour and his 9 week Summer Spectacular in Blackpool cataloging the highs and lows in what ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Iacovou | Star: Joe Longthorne
Votes: 29
24. At Home with the Nolans (2020)
60 min | Documentary
With cruise travel disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the singing sisters return to dry land and invite viewers into their homes. The series includes their search for a long-lost sister.
Stars: Coleen Nolan, Anne Nolan, Linda Nolan, Maureen Nolan
25. The Stone Roses Live: Blackpool Empress Ballroom (1991 Video)
58 min | Music
The iconic Mancunian rock band The Stone Roses took to Blackpool in 1989 to blast out a number of their smash hits, including "I Wanna Be Adored" and "Waterfall".
Director: Geoff Wonfor | Stars: The Stone Roses, Ian Brown, Reni, Mani
Votes: 17
26. Pedalling Dreams: The Raleigh Story (2017 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The remarkable story of Raleigh, the bicycle manufacturer who grew from humble beginnings in the backstreets of Nottingham to rapidly become the biggest bike maker in the world.
Director: Steve Humphries | Stars: Cherie Lunghi, Nicholas Crane, Reg Harris, Clive Hodgson
Votes: 21
27. Warner Bros. Sports Parade 5507: English Outings (1949)
Approved | 10 min | Short, Sport
Covers the traditional outdoor activities in Britain, including boat races, grouse hunting, sheep-dog contests, horse racing, and motor hill-climbing. It ends with the day at Blackpool, the English version of Coney Island.
Director: Edwin E. Olsen | Star: Knox Manning
28. Playground Spectacular (1960)
26 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Harold Baim | Stars: Peter Dimmock, Bruce Forsyth
Votes: 12
30. The Consolation of Children (2008)
12 min | Documentary, Short
In the wake of his death, the two survivors of English ventriloquist, Arthur Worsley (1920-2001), incorporate his dummy into their daily lives. Lovable, terrifying, covered in goat skin, "... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Cunningham | Stars: Arthur Worsley, Audrey Worsley
31.
Funny Turns (1999–2001)
Episode:
John Inman
(1999)
29 min | Documentary
A Tribute to British comedy legend John Inman featuring classic clips from 'Are You Being Served?' (including the rarely seen pilot episode) and 'Grace and Favour'. As well as discussing ... See full summary »
Director: Angela O'Leary | Stars: John Inman, Sue Nicholls, Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden
Votes: 17
32.
Second City Firsts (1973– )
Episode:
Summer Season
(1976)
30 min | Drama
Blackpool usually means sun and sand, and a ride on the big dipper; but Ricky and Michelle are working. Dave is hard at work too - getting in on their act.
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Paul Shane, Rachel Davies, Tommy Boyle, Paula Tilbrook
33.
Adam Adamant Lives! (1966–1967)
Episode:
Death Has a Thousand Faces
(1966)
50 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi
Adamant rescues Georgie from two motorcyclists who were chasing her because of a stick of rock candy. Inside they find a incomprehensible diagram which leads them to Blackpool to ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Gerald Harper, Juliet Harmer, Jack May, Stephanie Bidmead
Votes: 35
34.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
The Glass Eye
(1957)
TV-14 | 33 min | Drama, Mystery
Captivated by the actor's physical beauty, an aging spinster pulls up stakes to follow a ventriloquist and his dummy from performance to performance; finally, the man consents to a much-wanted meeting.
Director: Robert Stevens | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Jessica Tandy, Tom Conway, Rosemary Harris
Votes: 1,116
35.
George & Mildred (1976–1979)
Episode:
The Right Way to Travel
(1977)
25 min | Comedy
Mildred wants a holiday in Majorca but George, who can't speak Majorcan, feels they should stick to familiar Blackpool. If the Ropers travel with the Conservative Association to Majorca ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Frazer-Jones | Stars: Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy, Norman Eshley, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 51
36.
Phoenix Nights (2001–2002)
Episode:
Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
(2002)
25 min | Comedy
Brian plans to have the Phoenix rise from the ashes.
Director: Peter Kay | Stars: Peter Kay, Ted Robbins, Archie Kelly, Justin Moorhouse
Votes: 111
37.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
No Other Love
(1997)
TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
All families have secrets, but perhaps none so shocking as that which Frost unearths when he investigates the brutal murder of Peter Lawson.
Director: David Reynolds | Stars: David Jason, Matt Bardock, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons
Votes: 404
38.
Rab C. Nesbitt (1988–2014)
Episode:
Rich
(1993)
Comedy
With Mary in hospital for an operation Rab and Jamesie take Burney and Gash to Blackpool to take their minds off things. Predictably the mercenary boys prefer to spend the day with Mary's ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Gilbert | Stars: Gregor Fisher, Elaine C. Smith, Tony Roper, Eric Cullen
Votes: 26
39.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1335
(1996)
TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Johnathan Young | Stars: Mark Homer, Martine McCutcheon, Patsy Palmer, Kirstie Senior
40.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1336
(1996)
TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Johnathan Young | Stars: Carl Pizzie, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Martine McCutcheon, Patsy Palmer
41.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1337
(1996)
TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Johnathan Young | Stars: Mark Homer, Martine McCutcheon, Andrew Lynford, Patsy Palmer
42.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
14 February 2019: Evening Bulletin
(2019)
30 min | News
Stars: Tony Morris, Mel Barham, Thomas Enders, Darren Reynolds
43.
Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode:
Episode dated 16 May 2019
(2019)
TV-14 | 150 min | News, Talk-Show
Kyle devastated following death of a guest; PM could be forced from Office within a month; Monty Panesar bares all; Dickie has more Eurovision news; adults failing basic maths; plus, Laura is window-cleaning at the top of Blackpool Tower.
Stars: Ben Shephard, Susanna Reid, Jonathan Swain, Kate Garraway
44.
Feel Good (2020–2021)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2020)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Mae learns that her parents are visiting the UK but haven't thought to tell her. They're in Blackpool, scattering the cat's ashes. An incensed Mae hotfoots it to the North to join them, taking George with her for moral support.
Director: Ally Pankiw | Stars: Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Lisa Kudrow, Sophie Thompson
Votes: 310
45.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
30 August 2019: Evening Bulletin
(2019)
30 min | News
Stars: Tony Morris, Ann O'Connor, Mel Barham, Kyle Poole
46.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
9 January 2020: Evening Bulletin
(2020)
30 min | News
Stars: Mike Hall, Elaine Willcox, Hannah Miller, Grant Shapps
47.
Tony Robinson's History of Britain (2020–2022)
Episode:
The Victorians
(2020)
Documentary, History
Tony travels back to the 1800s, meeting a 13-year-old girl who worked 14-hour shifts in a match factory, a woman who worked down the mines, and one of the first employees of Marks and Spencer. (Ch. 5 description)
Star: Tony Robinson
Votes: 12
48.
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974–2013)
Episode:
Coach Trip to Blackpool
(1974)
Comedy, Music
Tonight's Turns: Sheps Banjo Boys, Dave Evans, Rain featuring Stephanie De Sykes, Malcolm Roberts, Johnny Hackett, The Kaye Sisters,
Director: Dave Warwick | Stars: Bernard Manning, Colin Crompton, Shep's Banjo Boys, Dave Evans
49.
Murder by the Sea (2018– )
Episode:
Stuart Diamond: Blackpool
(2019)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
When the body of homeless teenager is found behind a Blackpool hotel, police soon come to realise that the most dangerous type of killer is on the loose - one who attacks complete strangers.
Director: Craig Oats | Stars: Geoffrey Wansell, James Thomas
50.
Murder by the Sea (2018– )
Episode:
Louisa May Merrifield: Blackpool
(2019)
47 min | Documentary, Crime
When a change of will is followed by a sudden death, a local GP raises his suspicions with the police. The police question whether those who were meant to help the victim had actually caused her demise.
Director: Craig Oats | Stars: Geoffrey Wansell, Liz Heaven, John Jones, Valerie Howard