Dennis Waterman

New TricksTV series · 2004–2015 · 12 seasonsA cosy, gently witty cold-case procedural where retired detectives trade banter and hard-won wisdom while cracking old mysteries.More like this

Scars of DraculaMovie · 1970 · 96 minA gothic chiller that feels like a dark fairy tale, with brooding atmosphere and sudden shocks.More like this

MinderTV series · 1979–1994 · 10 seasonsA cheeky, comfortable caper through London's backstreets, where dodgy deals and banter make for easy, amusing viewing.More like this

Man in the WildernessMovie · 1971 · 104 minA harsh, quiet survival odyssey that grinds through cold wilderness and memory, leaving a raw sense of endurance and loss.More like this

The SweeneyTV series · 1975–1978 · 4 seasonsGritty, fast-moving 70s cop action with tough talk, smoky offices, and a morally ambiguous hero.More like this

FrightMovie · 1971 · 87 minA tense, claustrophobic babysitter thriller that plays on isolation and dread in a creaky old house.More like this

Friday Night with Jonathan RossTV series · 2001–2010 · 18 seasonsEasy, chatty Friday-night comfort: a host mugging to camera, famous guests trading anecdotes, and a band playing out the hour.More like this

The Pirates of Blood RiverMovie · 1962 · 87 minA grim, old-fashioned swashbuckler with a stern moral streak, offering tense skirmishes and a brooding sense of doom.More like this

ThrillerTV series · 1973–1976 · 6 seasonsA creaky, cosy-creepy parade of self-contained suspense tales, each one a tidy little trap that tightens slowly toward a nasty or neat payoff.More like this

ColditzTV series · 1972–1974 · 2 seasonsA patient, talk-heavy wartime drama where confinement breeds quiet plotting, clipped tensions and stubborn hope.More like this

Never Too LateMovie · 2020 · 95 minA gentle, bittersweet caper that ambles along with old-timer charm, mixing light laughs with quiet pangs about memory and missed chances.More like this

The Life and Loves of a She-DevilTV series · 1986 · 1 seasonA wickedly funny and unsettling revenge tale that makes you squirm and cheer as a woman turns the tables on her smug husband and his mistress.More like this

Canterbury TalesTV series · 2003 · 1 seasonSix stand-alone modern fables, wry and human, each a self-contained slice of English life with a moral sting.More like this

My Lover, My SonMovie · 1970 · 96 minA slow, uneasy drama that simmers with possessive tension and quiet dread, leaving a lingering sense of discomfort.More like this

Journey to the UnknownTV series · 1968–1969 · 1 seasonA quiet, unsettling parade of ordinary lives slipping into strange territory, each episode leaving a faint chill behind.More like this

Paul TempleTV series · 1969–1971 · 4 seasonsA breezy, stylish detective romp with glamorous locations and a charming husband-and-wife team.More like this

On the UpTV series · 1990–1992 · 3 seasonsA gentle, cosy sitcom that coasts on class-clash banter and familiar domestic squabbles, easy to dip into and mildly amusing rather than laugh-out-loud.More like this

Stay LuckyTV series · 1989–1993 · 4 seasonsA gentle, meandering comedy-drama about unlikely companionship, with a soft northern charm and low-stakes misadventures.More like this

Moses JonesTV series · 2009 · 1 seasonA tense, atmospheric crime drama that explores cultural identity and community tensions through a dark, ritualistic murder investigation.More like this

PathfindersTV series · 1972–1973 · 1 seasonA sober, talk-heavy wartime drama of cramped cockpits and stiff-upper-lip camaraderie, tense but slow, with period-model flying scenes that feel earnest rather than thrilling.More like this

Churchill's BodyguardTV series · 2005 · 1 seasonA stately, archival history lesson told through a loyal guard's eyes, mixing wartime tension with dry British duty.More like this

The First LadyTV series · 1968–1969 · 2 seasonsA grounded, talky drama of council chambers and community problems, carried by a warm, stubborn lead performance.More like this

Armchair CinemaTV series · 1974–1975 · 1 seasonA mixed bag of standalone British plays, each a self-contained slice of life that asks you to settle into a new world every episode.More like this

PremiereTV series · 1977–1980 · 4 seasonsA serious, socially observant anthology of standalone dramas that feels like a showcase for emerging directorial voices, with a measured, realistic tone.More like this

Dawson and FriendsTV series · 1977 · 1 seasonA gentle, old-fashioned variety hour of sketches and songs, easy to dip in and out of without following a story.More like this

Fair ExchangeTV series · 1962–1963 · 2 seasonsA gentle, old-fashioned sitcom about two families swapping daughters, coasting on mild culture-clash charm and warm domestic humour.More like this

Class ActTV series · 1994–1995 · 2 seasonsA gentle, wry comedy-drama about adjusting to a smaller life, with a light satirical edge and a warm heart.More like this

Fiddley Foodle BirdTV series · 1992 · 1 seasonA cheerful, song-filled cartoon ramble with silly names and gentle villains, easy for small children to dip in and out of.More like this

First SightTV series · 1987 · 1 seasonA mixed bag of intimate British plays, each one a small, talky window into ordinary lives that asks you to lean in and listen.More like this

Dennis Waterman

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