1971 British television series debuts

Elizabeth R

Series Age rating: 7 Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 8.7

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her va...

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Upstairs, Downstairs

Series Age rating: 10 Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 8.4

Upstairs: the wealthy, aristocratic Bellamys. Downstairs: their loyal and lively servants. For nearly 30 years, they share a fashionable townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in London’s posh Belgravia neighbo...

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The Old Grey Whistle Test

Series Age rating: n/a Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 8.1

The Old Grey Whistle Test is an influential BBC2 television music show that ran from 1971 to 1987. It took over the BBC2 late night slot from "Disco Two", which had been running since January 1970, wh...

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The Persuaders!

Series Age rating: 7 Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 8

An English aristocrat and an American millionaire come together to tackle crime.

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The Two Ronnies

Series Age rating: 9 Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 7.8

The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the "Two Ronnies" of the title.

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Mr. Benn

Series Age rating: n/a Year: 1971 IMDB Rating: 7.5

Popular British children's animation series. Mr Benn is the ordinary, bowler-hatted office worker who lives in the ordinary suburban street of Festive Road. However, when he tries on a costume in a my...

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