Commentary

What makes the bfi TV 100 list important? What does looking at the lists in terms of individual genres or categories tell us? Read what the bfi's experts have to say about the list and the genres that the programmes fall into. But don't forget to have your own say in our discussion forums.

Foreword by bfi Director Jon Teckman

The bfi TV 100: an introduction by Christopher Dunkley

Commentary on the top 20 in each of the genres: