Films
He's not a British Actor but Jim Carrey is a living legend. Do not under estimate him because of his many comic roles as here lies a genius of the highest calibre. If your yet to see "Man on the Moon" catch it when you can because it's worthy of any Oscar. So Jim if you in the neigbourhood pop in for a Beer because we'd love to meet ya.
Everything
One of the greatest scenes in a British film is the climax to The Long Good Friday. Gangland leader played by Bob Hoskins is taken by the IRA in his Jaguar, with a very young Pierce Brosnan pointing a gun to his head. The gritted teeth look on Bobs face as he realizes his doom, accompanied by the powerful score is Film Genius.
When time allows but NEVER Soaps.
Anything that teaches us something we want to know.