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Rescue from Gilligan's IslandRescue from Gilligan's Island (1978)
Feat. Bob Denver, Alan Jr. Hale, Jim Backus
14 years after the SS Minnow first ran ashore on Gilligan's Island, the cast finally make it back to Florida. The original cast (minus Tina…
Return to Fantasy Island (1978)
Dir. George McCowan
Feat. Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Adrienne Barbeau
Mysterious millionaire ‘Mr Roarke’ and his sidekick Tattoo play host (and God, or devil?) to various guests, who pay a fortune have their…
Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series)Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) (1978-1992) Recommended
Dir. Herbert Wise
Feat. Leo McKern, Peter Bowles, Patricia Hodge
The much–loved series in which Leo McKern portrayed the rumpled lawyer – created by playwright Sir John Mortimer – who attacks his…
Sandbaggers, The (TV Series)Sandbaggers, The (TV Series) (1978) Recommended
Feat. Roy Marsden, Alan MacNaughtan
The Sandbaggers is a nickname for the Special Section of the British SIS – a team of special agents deployed undercover in hostile situations…
Six Plays by Alan BennettSix Plays by Alan Bennett (1978-1979)
Dir. Stephen Frears, Lindsay Anderson, Giles Foster
Feat. Thora Hird, Prunella Scales, Patricia Routledge
Six classic plays by Oscar nominated playwright Alan Bennett, produced by Stephen Frears, who also directs four of the six. ME! I'M AFRAID OF…
Star Wars Holiday Special, TheStar Wars Holiday Special, The (1978)
Dir. Steve Binder
Feat. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford
A TV christmas special set in the Star Wars universe that was the first Star Wars spin–off film, set between the events of the original film…
Taxi (TV Series)Taxi (TV Series) (1978-1983) Recommended
Feat. Judd Hirsch, Danny De Vito, Tony Danza
Another sitcom staple of the 1970s from the creators of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, set in the refreshingly blue–collar world of a New York cab…
Tommy Cooper - Just Like That (TV Series)Tommy Cooper - Just Like That (TV Series) (1978)
Feat. Tommy Cooper, Andrew Sachs
Comedy–magician and cohort of Eric Sykes, Tommy Cooper, delivers his distinctive, hilarious brand of 'tragic magic' in this six–part…
Will Shakespeare (TV Mini-series)Will Shakespeare (TV Mini-series) (1978)
Dir. Mark Cullingham, Robert Knights
Feat. Tim Curry, Ian McShane, Nicholas Clay
6 Part Mini Series dramatising the life of Shakespeare, portrayed by Tim Curry. Each episode centres around the creation of a different play.
WKRP in Cincinatti (TV Series) WKRP in Cincinatti (TV Series) (1978-1982)
Feat. Gary Sandy, Howard Hesseman, Gordon Jump
American pop culture of the late 70's is captured in this easy–going ensemble sitcom that follows the misadventures of the staff of a…

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