The 10 best television shows of 2014

BBC One police drama Happy Valley, which sees Sarah Lancashire (above) star as a grief-stricken sergeant in the Yorkshire valleys, has been named the best TV show of 2014 by Radio Times critics.

It beat strong contenders such as Sherlock and Dr Who to claim top spot...

1. Happy Valley (BBC One)

2. Line of Duty (BBC Two)

3. Sherlock (BBC One)

4. The Trip To Italy (BBC Two)

5. True Detective (Sky Atlantic)

6. The Honourable Woman (BBC Two)

7. Toast Of London (Channel 4)

8. Detectorists (BBC Four)

9. Doctor Who (BBC One)

10. Homeland (Channel 4)

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