10 Iconic British TV Series of the 70s

This is 10 Iconic British TV Series of the 1970s.

In previous Stuview TV videos, I’ve taken a look at some of the forgotten television shows from the past that deserve revisiting. Today, it’s the turn of those British television series from the seventies that have taken on iconic status over the years.

Thanks for watching and enjoy the memories.

00:14 I Claudius with Derek Jacobi
01:34 Monty Python's Flying Circus with John Cleese
02:51 Rentaghost with Michael Staniforth
04:13 Jesus of Nazareth with Robert Powell
06:17 Upstairs Downstairs with Jean Marsh
07:39 Crown Court
08:53 Grange Hill with Todd Carty
10:14 The Sweeney with John Thaw
11:27 The Goodies with Bill Oddie
12:55 Jason King with Peter Wyngarde

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[RobAddie]

"Jesus of Nazareth", what a show, they will never assemble a cast with that level of acting talent again. Thanks Stu.

[angelmessenger]

I was a young teen in the 70's and loved I Claudius. It made a huge impression on me particularly for Derek Jacobi's acting skills. He is second to none in my book.

[mckenzie]

I Claudius is simply the greatest TV series ever. Miniscule budget, but every performance is flawless.

[pauliesk.]

I was just about to say, "I remember watching Crown Court every time I was off sick from school, " but you beat me to it!!

[simonm]

The Sweeney has never been surpassed as far as cops shows are concerned. It is still as gritty and gripping today as it was then. The acting from all cast members, both principal and supporting, was superb and totally believable. The series could have finished on a high note with the heroes walking off into the sunset as it were. Instead, the writers gave a poignant twist with Regan being accused of corruption and at the end cleared, but walking off bitter and angry feeling totally let down by his colleagues and friends.

[linjoy]

The Saint, The Persuaders and Randell & Hopkirk.

[donaldanderson]

I watched the repeats of I Claudius recently and it was actually even better than I'd remembered. The low budget was an advantage and the focus was on the performances. Truly brilliant. The Sweeney has been much imitated but never bettered and Gene Hunt in Life on Mars is clearly a direct relation.

[collyernicholasjohn]

Can’t talk about I Claudius without mentioning the greatness of Robin’s Nest

[MsArrowroot]

I loved Upstairs Downstairs. Whenever I watch it now, I always think of the Stanley Baxter skit. 😄

[lisalennon]

I loved Jesus of Nazareth. Robert Powell was utterly captivating. A really good list but you are right, I was too young to appreciate I Claudius.

[Richard-fvrq]

54 now, remember all of these fondly. Thanks for the memories!

[garytilford]

I wasn't keen on Rentaghost, I thought The Ghosts Of Motley Hall was much better. Jesus Of Nazareth was massive at the time, even at the age of 10 this was a must watch for me, and I'm not even religious. Epic.

[dandy]

The Onedin Line, Sunday evening viewing, me Gran never missed a one. Another was Sapphire & Steel absolutely loved it, it was late 70s that one and I think ran into the early 80s.

[CarlB_]

Loving your content. The 70s contained so many examples of landmark tv. If there was a subscription channel that showed nothing but 70s programming, I’d happily subscribe to it.

[RobertOrgRobert]

The Sweeney, now you’re talking ! Nicely presented, keep them up .

[mcculloch]

“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition.” I was reminded of that sketch on seeing King Charles’s first official portrait earlier this week.

[grahamsmith]

Being a kid, I absolutely loved and adored folly foot from 71 to 73. Such a joy to watch.

[dlamiss]

The Sweeney was the best series of all time. The chemistry between the THREE leads was amazing

[stephenpalmer]

Yes! Crown Court! Lunchtime treat. And The thing to watch when one was ill and the cricket wasn't on!

[brianmchale]

Bless this House, Love thy Neighbour, Match of the Day, Space 1999, the Sunday Game, Tarzen, Minder, and ma y more