List of longest-running British television programmes

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This is a list of the longest-running television programmes in the United Kingdom .

Contents

Running

RankNo. of broadcast years
(after year of first broadcast) [a] 		TitleNetworkGenreAiring between
179–80 Wimbledon Championships BBC Television Service, BBC One, BBC Two Sports outside broadcast 1937-1939, 1946-2019, 2021-present [b] [1] [2]
279–80 Lord Mayor's Show BBC One Outside broadcast 1937–1938, 1946–present [c] [3]
379–80 Remembrance Sunday: The Cenotaph BBC One Outside broadcast 1937–1938, 1946–present [d]
477–78 The Boat Race BBC (1938-1939, 1946-2004, 2010-2019, 2021-present), and ITV (2005-2009) Outside broadcast 1938-1939, 1946-2019, 2021–present [e]
575–76 Trooping the Colour BBC One Outside broadcast 1939, 1947, 1949-1954, 1956–present [f]
671–72 National Eisteddfod of Wales [4] BBC One Wales (1953–1982), and S4C (1982–present) Outside broadcast 1953–present
771–72 Panorama [5] BBC One and BBC World News Current affairs 1953–present
870–71 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod [6] BBC One Wales (1954–1982), and S4C (1982–present) Outside broadcast 1954–present
968–69 Eurovision Song Contest Eurovision and Euroradio networks/BBC TV 1956–1964, BBC One (BBC) 1964–presentSong contest1956–2019, 2021-present [g]
1068–69 BAFTA Awards BBC One, ITV Awards ceremony1956-present
1167–68 The Sky at Night BBC One (1957–2013) and BBC Four (2014–present)Science programme1957–present
1267–68 Royal Christmas Message BBC TV (1957–1958, 1960-1962, 1964), BBC One (1964–1968, 1970–present)Speech1957-1958, 1960-1962, 1964-1968, 1970–present
1366–67 Blue Peter BBC Television Service (1958–1960), BBC TV (1960–1964), BBC1 (1964–2012), CBBC (1985–present), and CBBC HD (2013–present) Children's show 1958–present
1464–65 Coronation Street [7] ITV Soap opera 1960–present
1563–64 Dechrau Canu, Dechrau Canmol (Welsh) [8] BBC One Wales (1961–1982), and S4C (1982–present)Religious series1961–present
1663–64 Songs of Praise BBC One Religious series1961–present
1760–61 Horizon BBC Two Science programme1964–present
1860–61 Match of the Day BBC Two (1964–1966), and BBC One (1966–present) Sport 1964–present
1956–57 Gardeners' World BBC Two Gardening programme1968–present
2055–56 Points of View BBC One TV feedback show1961–1971, 1979–present
2155–56 University Challenge ITV (1962–87), and BBC Two (1994–present) Quiz show 1962–1987, 1994–present
2253 Cân i Gymru (Welsh) BBC One (1969), BBC One Wales (1970–1978, 1982), HTV (1979, 1981), BBC Radio Cymru (1980), S4C (1983–present)Song contest1969–1972, 1974–1979, 1981–present
2352–53 Newsround BBC One (1972–2012), CBBC (2002–present), BBC Two (2022–present)Children's news1972–present
2452–53 Mastermind BBC One (1972-1997), BBC Radio 4 (1998–2000), Discovery Channel (2001–2002), and BBC Two (2003–present)Quiz1972–present
2552–53 Emmerdale ITV Soap opera 1972–present
2651–52 ITV News at Ten ITV News programme1967–1999, 2001–2004, 2008–present
2750–51 Pobol y Cwm (Welsh) [9] BBC One Wales (1974–1982) and S4C (1982–present) Soap opera 1974–present
2850 Question of Sport BBC One Quiz show1968, 1970-1972, 1974-1977, 1979–2023
2949–50 Sportscene BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland, and BBC Scotland Sport1975–present
3049–50 Arena BBC Two (1975–2011), and BBC Four (2003–present)Documentary1975–present
3147–48 It'll Be Alright on the Night ITV Bloopers programme1977–present
3245–46 Antiques Roadshow BBC One Antiques programme1979–present
3345–46 Doctor Who BBC One Science fiction 1963–1989, 1996, 2005–present
3445–46 Question Time BBC One Political panel programme1979–present
3544–45 Newsnight BBC Two News programme1980–present
3644–45 Children in Need BBC One and BBC Two Charity programme1980–present
3743–44 See Hear BBC Two Deaf magazine programme1981–present
3843 The South Bank Show ITV (1978–2010), and Sky Arts (2012–2023)Art programme1978–2010, 2012–2023
3942–43 Countdown Channel 4 Game show1982–present
4042–43 Cefn Gwlad (Welsh) S4C Rural magazine programme1982–present
4142–43 Noson Lawen (Welsh) S4C Variety Entertainment show1982–present
4240–41 BBC News at Six BBC One and BBC News Channel News programme1984–present
4339–40 BRIT Awards BBC One (1985-1992), and ITV (1993-present)Awards ceremony1985–present
4439–40 EastEnders BBC One Soap opera 1985–present
4538–39 Casualty [10] BBC One Medical drama 1986–present
4638–39 BBC News at One BBC One and BBC News Channel News programme1986–present
4737–38 Dispatches Channel 4 Current affairs 1987–present
4837–38 Fireman Sam English: BBC One (Series 1–4), CBeebies (Series 5), Cartoonito (Series 6–present), Channel 5 (Series 8–present)
Welsh: S4C 		Children's television series 1987–present
4936–37 Comic Relief BBC One, BBC Two Charity programme1988–present
5036–37 Countryfile BBC One News magazine 1988–present
5136–37 This Morning ITV Daytime magazine programme1988–present
5236–37 Sgorio (Welsh) S4C Sport1988–present
5334–35 Have I Got News for You BBC Two (1990-2000), and BBC One (2000-present) Satire 1990–present
5432–33 Later... with Jools Holland BBC Two Music1992–present
5530–31 MasterChef BBC One (1990-2000, 2009-present), and BBC Two (2001, 2005-2008)Cooking competition1990-2001, 2005–present
5630–31 The National Lottery Draws BBC One (1994–2016), BBC iPlayer (2017–2018), and ITV (2018–present) (during advert breaks)Game show1994–present
5729–30 Catchphrase ITV Game show1986–2002, 2013–present
5829–30 Rownd a Rownd (Welsh) S4C Soap opera1995–present
5929–30 Hollyoaks Channel 4 (1995–present), E4 (2001–present), and All 4 (2022–present) Soap opera 1995–present
6028–29 Silent Witness BBC One Drama1996–present
6127–28 National Television Awards ITV Awards ceremony1995–2008, 2010-present
6227–28 Midsomer Murders ITV Detective series1997–present
6325–26 Grand Designs Channel 4 DIY 1999–present
6425–26 Loose Women ITV Talk show1999–present
6525–26 Sky News at 10 Sky News News programme1999–present
6625–26 DIY SOS BBC One DIY 1999–present
6724–25 Bargain Hunt BBC One Antiques programme2000–present
6824–25 Click BBC Review show2000–present
6924–25 Unreported World Channel 4 Current affairs 2000–present
7024–25 BBC Breakfast BBC One and BBC News Channel News programme2000–present
7124–25 BBC News at Ten BBC One and BBC News Channel News programme2000–present
7223–24 Saturday Kitchen BBC Two (2001-2005), and BBC One (2006-present)Cooking show2001–present
7324 Doctors BBC One Soap Opera / Medical Drama (Day Time)2000–2024
7422–23 Never Mind the Buzzcocks BBC Two (1996-2015), and Sky Max (2021–present) Panel show 1996-2015, 2021–present
7522–23 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? ITV Quiz1998–2014, 2018–present
7622–23 I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Out of Here! ITV Reality competition series2002–present
7722–23 River City BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland, and BBC Scotland Drama2002–present
7822–23 Escape to the Country BBC One Daytime Factual2002–present
7922 Family Fortunes ITV Game show1980–1985, 1987-2000, 2002, 2020–2023
8021–22 Homes Under the Hammer BBC One Factual2003–present
8121–22 QI BBC Four, BBC Two, and BBC One Panel show 2003–present
8221–22 Something Special CBeebies Preschool series2003–present
8320–21 Strictly Come Dancing BBC One Talent show2004–present
8420–21 Peppa Pig Channel 5 and Nick Jr. Preschool series2004, 2006-2007, 2009–2012, 2015–present
8520–21 Who Do You Think You Are? BBC Two (2004-2006), and BBC One (2006-present)Documentary2004–present
8620–21 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two BBC Two Aftershow 2004–present
8720–21 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year Channel 4 Panel show 2004–present
8819–20 Blankety Blank BBC One (1979-1990, 1997-1999, 2020-present), and ITV (2001-2002, 2016)Game show1979-1990, 1997-1999, 2001-2002, 2016, 2020–present
8919–20 Big Brother Channel 4 (2000-2010), Channel 5 (2011-2018), and ITV2 (2023-present)Reality Television2000-2018, 2023–present
9019–20 Dragons' Den BBC Two (2005–2020), and BBC One (2021–present)Reality competition2005–present
9119–20 Pocoyo CITV (series 1–2), Nick Jr. (series 3), and ITVX (series 4–present)Preschool series2005–2010, 2016–present
9220 Eggheads BBC One (2003–2004), BBC Two (2005–2020), and Channel 5 (2021–2023)Quiz2003–2023
9319–20 Come Dine with Me Channel 4 Reality2005–present
9419–20 The Apprentice BBC Two (2005–2006), and BBC One (2007-present)Reality competition2005–present
9519–20 Springwatch BBC Two Nature2005-present
9619–20 The Hotel Inspector Channel 5 Documentary2005-present
9719 The Gadget Show Channel 5 Consumer technology review2004–2023
9818–19 The Apprentice: You're Fired BBC Three (2006), and BBC Two (2007-present) Aftershow 2006–present
9918–19 Great British Menu BBC Two Cooking game show2006–present
10018–19 The One Show BBC One Magazine and chat show2006–present
10118–19 Celebrity MasterChef BBC One (2006-2011, 2013-present), and BBC Two (2012)Cooking competition2006–present
10218–19 Not Going Out BBC One Sitcom 2006–present
10318–19 Dickinson's Real Deal ITV Antiques programme2006–present
10417–18 Animal Park BBC One Documentary2000–2009, 2016–present
10517–18 Celebrity Big Brother Channel 4 (2001-2010), Channel 5 (2011-2018), and ITV (2024-present)Reality Television2001-2018, 2024–present
10617–18 I'm a Celebrity: Unpacked ITV2 Aftershow 2002-2019, 2024–present
10717–18 The Graham Norton Show BBC Two (2007–09) and BBC One (2009–present) Talk show 2007–present
10817–18 The Adventure Show BBC Scotland (2007–present)Sport2007–present
10917–18 Britain's Got Talent ITV Variety talent show 2007-2020, 2022–present
11017–18 Shaun the Sheep CBBC (2007–present), BBC One (2015–present), and BBC Two (2022–present) Animation 2007–present
11117–18 Would I Lie to You? BBC One Panel show 2007–present
11216–17 The Weakest Link BBC One and BBC Two Quiz2000–2012, 2017, 2021–present
11316–17 Live at the Apollo BBC One (2004-2005, 2007-2015), and BBC Two (2015-2019, 2021-present)Stand-up comedy2004–2005, 2007-2019, 2021-present
11416–17 Police Interceptors Channel 5 Factual2008–present
11516–17 MasterChef: The Professionals BBC Two (2008-2019), and BBC One (2020-present)Cooking competition2008–present
11616–17 Only Connect BBC Four (2008–2014), and BBC (2014–present)Quiz2008–present
11715–16 Bullseye ITV (1981-1995, 2024-present), and Challenge (2006)Sport game show1981-1995, 2006, 2024–present
11816 Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway ITV Variety2002–2009, 2013-2018, 2020-2024
11915–16 The Chase ITV Quiz2009–present
12015–16 Pointless BBC Two (2009–2011), and BBC One (2011–present)Quiz2009–present
12115–16 Rip Off Britain BBC One Factual2009–present
12214–15 Dancing on Ice ITV Talent show2006–2014, 2018–present
12314–15 Antiques Road Trip BBC One (BBC)Antiques programme2010–present
12414–15 Sunday Morning Live BBC One Religious and current affairs2010–present
12514–15 The Great British Bake Off BBC Two (2010–2013), BBC One (2014–2016), and Channel 4 (2017–present)Baking competition2010–present
12614–15 A League of Their Own Sky One (2010–2021), and Sky Max (2021–present)Sports Quiz2010–present
12714–15 Lorraine ITV Morning magazine show2010–present
12814–15 The Only Way Is Essex ITV2 (2010–2014), and ITVBe (2014–present)Reality2010–present
12913–14 Long Lost Family ITV Documentary2011–present
13013–14 Vera ITV Crime drama2011–present
13113–14 24 Hours in A&E Channel 4 Medical documentary2011–present
13213–14 Black Mirror Channel 4 (2011–2014), and Netflix (2016-present)Science Fiction Anthology2011–present
13313–14 Death in Paradise BBC One Mystery2011, 2013–present
13413–14 The Jonathan Ross Show ITV Talk show2011–present
13513–14 Made In Chelsea E4 Reality2011–present
13613–14 Mrs. Brown's Boys [h] BBC Scotland Sitcom 2011–present
13713–14 Geordie Shore MTV Reality2011–present
13812–13 Soccer Aid ITV Charity event2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018-present
13912–13 Kate Garraway's Life Stories ITV Talk show2009–2015, 2017-2023, 2025-present
14012–13 Great British Railway Journeys BBC Two Travel documentary2010–2021, 2023-present
14112–13 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Channel 4 Comedy quiz show2012–present
14212–13 Call the Midwife BBC One Drama2012–present
14312–13 Winterwatch BBC Two Nature2012-present
14412–13 The Voice UK BBC One (2012–2016), and ITV (2017-present)Talent show2012–present
14512–13 Tipping Point ITV Game show2012-present
14612–13 The Last Leg Channel 4 Topical panel2012–present
14712–13 The Martin Lewis Money Show ITV Financial current affair2012–present
14812–13 Deal or No Deal Channel 4 (2005-2016), and ITV1 (2023-present)Game show2005-2016, 2023–present
14912–13 Stand Up to Cancer Channel 4 Charity telethon2012–present
15011–12 Wheel of Fortune ITV Game show1988-1989, 1991-2001, 2024-present)
15111–12 The Dumping Ground CBBC Children's drama2013–present
15211–12 Father Brown BBC One Mystery2013–present
15311–12 Gogglebox Channel 4 Reality2015–present
15411–12 First Dates Channel 4 Reality dating2015–present
15511–12 The Great British Sewing Bee BBC Two (2013-2019), and BBC One (2020-present)Sewing competition2013–present
15610–11 Waterloo Road BBC One (2006-2014, 2023-present), and BBC Three (2015) School drama 2006-2015, 2023-present
15710–11 For the Love of Dogs ITV Documentary2012-2019, 2021–present
15810–11 The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice BBC Two (2014-2016), and Channel 4 (2017-present) Aftershow 2014–present
15910–11 24 Hours in Police Custody Channel 4 Crime documentary2014–present
1609–10 You Bet! ITV Game show1988-1997, 2024–present
1619–10 The Real Housewives of Cheshire ITVBe Reality2015–present
16210–11 Love Island ITV2 Reality dating2015–present
1639–10 Fake or Fortune? BBC One Documentary2011–2012, 2014-2019, 2021-present
1649–10 Married at First Sight Channel 4 (2015–2020), and E4 (2016-present)Reality dating2015–present
1659–10 Taskmaster Dave (2015-2019), and Channel 4 (2020-present)Panel game show2015–present
1669–10 Money for Nothing BBC One DIY 2015–present
1679–10 The Yorkshire Vet Channel 5 Reality2015–present

Ended

No. of broadcast years after year of first broadcastTitleNetworkGenreAiring betweenNotes
55 Up (ITV series) Documentary1964–2019The BBC version (also made by a unit of ITV Studios) started in April 2000 with two episodes of 28 Up: Millennial Generation broadcast on 29 September 2021 and 6 October 2021, giving a timeframe of 21 years for the BBC programme and 57 years for the overall Up format. [11] [12] [13]
52 What the Papers Say News programme1956–2008
49 Come Dancing Talent show1949–1998 [i] The celebrity show Strictly Come Dancing [14] has been broadcast on the BBC since 2004 with series 19 being launched on BBC One on 18 September 2021. [15]
49 Grandstand Sport1958–2007
46 The Generation Game Game show1971–2018The series ended in 2002, with two specials hosted by Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins being shown on BBC One in April 2018. [16] [17] Even though these episodes are listed as series 1 [18] on the BBC programme guide, no regular series have been made since Jim Davidson left the series in the early 2000s.
46 The Film Show [19] Entertainment review1971–2018
44 The Money Programme Finance programme1966–2010
44 Top Gear Original: BBC One Midlands (1977–1978), BBC Two (1978–2001)
Revival: BBC Two (2002–2020), BBC One (2020–2022)		Automotive series1977–2022
43 This Is Your Life Documentary1955–1964, 1969–2003, 2007
42 Top of the Pops Chart programme1964–2006Two special best of the year editions (with one billed as the Christmas show [20] and the other as the New Year show) [21] have been usually scheduled each year since 2006, with the last new episode going out on BBC One on 31 December 2021, giving a total of 57 years. In addition to these shows BBC Four have been broadcasting new Big Hits compilation shows and Story of... documentaries since 2006. [22] [23]
38 Holiday Travel documentary 1969–2007The travelogue series ended in 2007 8 years after the murder of Jill Dando.
38 Tomorrow's World Science and technology1965–2003
37 Last of the Summer Wine Sitcom1973–2010
37 The Sooty Show Children's programme1955–1992
36 Thomas & Friends [24] ITV (Series 1–3 and 7)

Direct-to-video (Series 4–5)

Nick Jr. (Series 6 and 8–11)

Channel 5 (Series 12–24)

Children's programme1984–2021Rebooted into Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! by Mattel Television & Nelvana, which premiered in autumn 2021 after cancellation on 20 January 2021.
35 World in Action Current affairs1963–1998
35 Postman Pat Children's programme1981–2017
34 Mr and Mrs Game show1965–1999Phillip Schofield started to host a celebrity revival called All Star Mr & Mrs in 2008, with this new version lasting until 2016.
34 Watchdog Consumer advice programme1985–2019 [25] [26] After the regular series was cancelled, Watchdog became a feature segment on Wednesday night episodes of The One Show, [27] [28] with Matt Allwright [29] and Nikki Fox continuing from the old programme to present the reports. [30]
33 Crimewatch Crime programme1984–2017A spin-off programme, Crimewatch Live , continues to air on an ad-hoc basis as part of BBC One's daytime schedule.
32 Channel 4 Racing Horse racing programme1984–2016
32 You've Been Framed! ITV Comedy1990-2022
31 Call My Bluff Game show1965–1988, 1994, 1996–2004
31 Jackanory Children's programme1965–1996
30 HOW [31] [32] ITV/CITV Children's programme1966–1981, 1990-1997, 1999-2004, 2006, 2020, 2022
30 BBC Nine O'Clock News BBC One (BBC)News programme1970–2000
30 Grange Hill Children's drama series1978–2008
30 Sunrise News1989–2019
28 Crackerjack BBC TV 1955-1964/ BBC One 1964-1984/ CBBC 2020–2021Children's television1955–1970, 1972-1984, 2020–2021
28 It's a Knockout Game show1966–1988, 1990–1994, 1999–2001
28 Timewatch History series1981–2009
17 GMTV ITV and ITV2 (GMTV2)Breakfast Show1993–2010ITV's current breakfast show Good Morning Britain uses the name of GMTV's predecessor, broadcast by ITV company TV-am between 1983 and 1992. This gives the Good Morning Britain breakfast programme brand a span of 38 years as of 2021. [33]
27 Taggart Detective series1983–2010
27 The Bill Police drama 1983–2010Also includes the spin-off Murder Investigation Team (2003–2005). On 26 March 2010, ITV had announced that The Bill would be axed due to a dramatic drop in ratings and on 31 August 2010, The Bill aired its final-ever episode at the end of the 26th series.
26 Crossroads Soap opera1964–1988, 2001–2003
24 The Big Match Sport1968–1992Between 1997 and 2001, ITV had the rights to show the FA Cup, both as highlights and live, and ITV revived the name The Big Match. However, when these rights reverted to the BBC, with ITV replacing the BBC as holder of the rights to English top-flight football highlights in 2001, the new programme was simply called The Premiership .
24 Poirot ITV Detective drama1989–2013
24 Play School Children's programme1964–1988
23 Holby City BBC One Medical drama1999–2022
23 Play Your Cards Right Game show1980–2003Play Your Cards Right is one of the formats used for Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow with episodes of the game appearing on ITV as part of series 1 (27 June 2020 and a celebrity version from 30 May 2020) and series 2 (a celebrity special on 3 April 2021).
23 Take the High Road Soap opera1980–2003
23 Top of the Pops 2 Archive music programme1994–2017
22 Only Fools and Horses Sitcom1981–2003Also includes the spin-offs The Green Green Grass (2005–2009) and Rock and Chips (2010–2011)
22 ChuckleVision Children's programme1987–2009
21 Art Attack Children's programme1990–2007, 2011–2015
21 Brookside Soap opera1982–2003
21 Dixon of Dock Green Police drama1955–1976
21 Parkinson Chat show1971–1982, 1987–1988, 1998–2007A retrospective show Parkinson at 50 was broadcast by BBC One on 28 August 2021. [34]
20 Pingu CBeebies Children's programme1986–2006
20 Rainbow Children's education1972–1992
20 The Really Wild Show Children's programme1986–2006
20 Surprise Surprise Game show1984–2001, 2012–2015
20 Time Team Archaeology1994–2014In May 2021, Time Team's producer, Tim Taylor announced the return of the series, with free episodes to be shown on YouTube.[ citation needed ] The first episodes of the revival began appearing on YouTube in 2022.
19 Jim'll Fix It Children's programme1975–1994, 2007
19 The Krypton Factor Game show1977–1995, 2009–2010
18 Blind Date Dating game show 1985–2003Channel 5 broadcast a version of this format with Paul O'Grady between 2017 and 2019, giving Blind Date a span of 34 years. [35]
18 Heartbeat Drama1992–2010Also includes the spin-off The Royal (2003–2011)
18 A Touch of Frost Detective drama1992–2010
18 Flog It! BBC Two Antiques programme2002-2020
17 Opportunity Knocks Talent show1956, 1964–1978, 1987–1990
17 Byker Grove Teen drama1989–2006
17 Ready Steady Cook BBC Cooking show1994-2010, 2020-2021
17 Mock the Week BBC Two Panel show 2005–2022
17 Autumnwatch BBC Two Nature2005-2022The BBC decided to axe Autumnwatch in 2023, saying that more money could then be put into its twin programmes Springwatch and Winterwatch, which generally received more viewers. Following the cancellation of Autumnwatch as a standalone programme, the format and title were brought back into use in the form of short reports and features on autumnal nature within The One Show in October 2023. [36]
16 After Dark Discussion series1987–1997, 2003
16 8 Out of 10 Cats Channel 4 More 4 E4 Panel show2005–2021
15 Z-Cars Police procedural1962–1965, 1967–1978
15 SMart Children's programme 1994–2009
15 Fifteen To One Quiz Show 1988-2003 William G. Stewart hosted the original series every weekday afternoons before ending in 2003. From 2014 to 2019, Sandi Toksvig took over as host.
15 Minder Comedy drama 1979–1994
14 London's Burning Drama1988–2002
14 Rumpole of the Bailey Legal drama 1978–1992
14 The Jeremy Kyle Show Tabloid talk show 2005–2019The show ended on 10 May 2019 following the death of a guest named Steve Dymond after failing a lie detector test.
14 The X Factor Talent show2004–2018This total does not include the 2019 spin-offs The X Factor: Celebrity or The X Factor: The Band .
13 Crosswits Quiz Show 1985-1998
13 Telly Addicts Quiz Show 1985-1998
13 Strike It Lucky Quiz Show 1986-1999Rebranded as Strike It Rich from 1996 to 1999.
13 Inspector Morse ITV Detective drama1987–2000Also includes the spin-offs Lewis (2006–2015) and Endeavour (2012–2023)
13 Get Your Own Back Children's game show1991–2004
13 The Vicar of Dibley Sitcom1994–2007, 2020
13 Foyle's War ITV, STV, and UTV Detective drama2002–2015
13 Banged Up Abroad Channel 5 Documentary2006–2015, 2018-2022
12 The Basil Brush Show Children's programme1968–1980A show with the same name ran from 2002 to 2007 but was a sitcom whereas the original show was a variety show.
12 The Goodies BBC (Series 1-8) and ITV (Series 9) onlyComedy1970-1982The trio consisted of Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
12 All Creatures Great and Small Comedy drama1978–1990In 2020, Channel 5 started to broadcast a new version of the show with Nicholas Ralph as James Herriot and Samuel West as Siegfried Farnon. [37]
12 Blockbusters Quiz1983–1993, 1994–1995, 1997, 2000–2001, 2012, 2019
12 Spitting Image Satire1984–1996In 2020, a new version of the show was made for international streamer BritBox with input from American and British writers. A couple of the episodes from the revived series, such as the Halloween Special (30 October 2021), have been also shown on ITV, the original broadcast channel of Spitting Image when it debuted 37 years earlier. [38]
12 The Price is Right Game show1984–1988, 1989–1990, 1995–2001, 2006–2007The Price is Right is one of the formats used for Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow with episodes of the game appearing on ITV as part of series 1 (6 June 2020) and series 2 (17 April 2021).
12 Red Dwarf BBC Two 1988-1999, Dave 2009-2020 Sitcom 1988–1989, 1991–1993, 1997, 1999, 2009, 2012, 2016–2017, 2020 [39]
12 New Tricks BBC One Comedy drama2003–2015
12 Peep Show Sitcom2003–2015
12 The Xtra Factor Talent companion show2004–2016
12 Britain's Got More Talent Variety talent companion show2007–2019This title was replaced by a new companion show, Britain's Got Talent: Unseen, on the ITV Hub from 2020. [40] [41]
12 Love Your Garden ITV Gardening2011–2023
11 Benidorm Sitcom2007–2018
11 Brum Children's programme1991–2002
11 Children's Ward Children's drama series1989–2000
11 Harry Hill's TV Burp Comedy2001–2012
11 Mike and Angelo Children's programme1989–2000
11 My Family Sitcom2000–2011
11 Till Death Us Do Part Comedy1965–1975
10 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Detective drama1984–1994
10 One Foot in the Grave Sitcom1990–2000
10 Rosie and Jim CITV (ITV)Children's programme1990–2000
10 Jonathan Creek BBC One Crime drama1997–2004, 2009-2010, 2013-2014, 2016
10 Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps Sitcom2001–2011

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Discounting first years of further runs if broadcast non-continuously
  2. ↑ Not played during World War II, nor in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns
  3. ↑ Not broadcast during World War II (1939–1945)
  4. ↑ Not broadcast during World War II (1939–1945)
  5. ↑ Cancelled due to World War II from 1940–1945 and due to Covid-19 in 2020
  6. ↑ Cancelled due to World War II from 1940–1946
  7. ↑ The 2020 edition was cancelled due to concerns about Covid-19
  8. ↑ Made in partnership with Irish broadcaster RTÉ
  9. ↑ Not a competition until 1953

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