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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007): Cast

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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas is a 2007 documentary directed by Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence, starring John Hurt, David Tennant and Peter Bogdanovich. It runs 3 hours.

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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h (180 min)
Directors
Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The 50 Greatest Television Dramas About?

The premise of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas without spoilers.

Featuring an extensive selection of the most watched, influential and critically acclaimed programmes, the series offers a long‑awaited appraisal of television drama’s rich heritage. Channel 4 surveyed more than 200 leading British drama writers, directors, producers and commissioners, asking them to vote for the finest dramas ever made.

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Cast & crew

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas Cast & Characters

John Hurt leads the cast, with David Tennant and Peter Bogdanovich. Directed by Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence; 64 actors are credited in all.

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More from Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence

More films directed by Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence: Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos, Bodysnatchers of New York and The Cannibal That Walked Free.

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The 50 Greatest Television Dramas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The 50 Greatest Television Dramas?

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas runs 3 hours (180 minutes).

When was The 50 Greatest Television Dramas released?

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas was released on February 3, 2007.

Who directed The 50 Greatest Television Dramas?

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas was directed by Toby Dye and Shelley Lawrence.

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Who is in the cast of The 50 Greatest Television Dramas?

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas stars John Hurt, David Tennant and Peter Bogdanovich, among 64 credited actors.

Does The 50 Greatest Television Dramas have a post-credit scene?

No. The 50 Greatest Television Dramas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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