Michael Jackson's Thriller has been named the favourite music video of all time

The scary scenes beat competition from Eminem's Stan and Madonna's Like a Prayer.

Robbie Williams' Rock DJ made fourth place, followed by Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer.

When Thriller came out in 1983 it was the first big budget music video or short film, featuring all the latest special effects of the time.

The list of most memorable videos was voted for by the British public.

Vikki Timmons, spokeswomen for digital music channel The Box, which is broadcasting the video countdown, said: "Thriller was an instant hit in 1983 when it was released and it was well ahead of its time.

"It's amazing to think that although there have been huge advances in technology and some amazing new music videos over the past few years, Thriller still tops the list."

More than 7,000 votes were cast in The Box's search for the top 100 Greatest Music Videos of All Time.

1. Michael Jackson (Thriller)
2. Eminem (Stan)
3. Madonna (Like A Prayer)
4. Robbie Williams (Rock DJ)
5. Peter Gabriel (Sledgehammer)
6. Kylie Minogue (Can't Get You Out Of My Head)
7. A-Ha (Take On Me)
8. Spice Girls (Wannabe)
9. Queen (Bohemian Rhapsody)
10. The Prodigy (Smack My Bitch Up)