| Category | Show Name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive series | Top Gear | 1977–2001, 2002–present |
| Children's show | Blue Peter | 1958–present |
| Children's news show | Newsround | 1972–present |
| Current affairs series | Panorama | 1953–present |
| Discussion series | After Dark | 1987–1997; 2003 |
| Entertainment Review | The Film programme | 1972–present |
| Finance show | The Money Programme | 1966–present |
| History series | Timewatch | 1981–present |
| Medical drama | Casualty | 1986–present |
| Music show | Top of the Pops | 1964–2006 |
| News show | BBC News | 1954–present |
| Police drama | Taggart | 1983–present |
| Quiz Show | University Challenge | 1962–1987; 1994–present |
| Science Fiction series | Doctor Who | 1963–1989; 1996; 2005–present |
| Science show | The Sky at Night | 1957–present |
| Situation comedy | Last of the Summer Wine | 1973–2010 |
| Soap opera | Coronation Street | 1960–present |
| Sport | Match of the Day | 1964–present |
| Travel show | Holiday | 1969–2007 |
| Game show | Countdown | 1982–present |
| Soap Opera | Eastenders | 1985–present |