Britcoms I've watched
Maybe a more accurate name would be 'non-North American [but all English language]...coms,' as there is a slight sprinkling of Aussie stuff too. :p
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- DirectorRichard AyoadeStarsMatt BerryJulia DavisJulian BarrattAn all-singing, all-dancing, star-spangled musical leap around the biblical story of the Nativity, set in 1972. With a comic twist, this familiar story is brought to life through the eyes of the innkeeper. Despairing after a bad year, he contemplates suicide but his attempt is stalled by a voice from above who points out that King Herod is coming to town.Fun insanity from the usual suspects.
- StarsKarl PilkingtonRicky GervaisStephen MerchantBritish comedy duo Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their simple and closed-minded friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world to experience a variety of people and cultures.Poor Karl...
- StarsJohn CleeseGraham ChapmanTim Brooke-TaylorWritten by and starring The Goodies' Tim Brooke-Taylor, Monty Python's Graham Chapman and John Cleese, and comedy legend Marty Feldman, "At Last the 1948 Show" is a groundbreaking, splendidly silly and surreal sketch comedy series.Oh, if only more was available...
- StarsSimon MunneryLori LixenbergRichard ThomasExtremely quirky sketch series.
- StarsDavid WalliamsCatherine TatePhilip GlenisterDeputy Head of Science, Mr Church has been at Greybridge School for 15 years. He is about to resign after a dramatic experiment. However, the arrival of the new French teacher changes everything.I really hope the series continues. The first series was good, the second was even better.
- CreatorGraham LinehanArthur MathewsStarsKevin EldonMark HeapSimon PeggA British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.Pegg's first big/sustained show after the breakout hit Spaced.
- StarsChristopher MorrisMark HeapKevin EldonControversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.Insane and low key at the same time. Only Chris Morris could achieve that. :p
- DirectorSimon UrwinStarsJustin Lee CollinsKenny BakerSeth BauerJustin Lee Collins is on a mission to reunite the cast of the original Star Wars trilogy.Only one in a series of Bring Back... specials. Fun stuff, though I do feel sorry for the actors at times having to deal with juvenility at times.
- StarsMatt LucasDavid WalliamsLindsay DuncanThis is a parody of shows about the inner workings of an airport.Decent post-Little Britain series.
- StarsDoon MackichanJulia SawalhaJohn Howard DaviesSeries looking at the history of favourite comedy shows.Excellent connect the dots/family tree-style show, focusing on British comedies.
- StarsSteve CooganJohn ThomsonMalcolm RaeburnA short series portraying six different people who all live in a town called Ottle; all played by Steve Coogan.A little hit-and-miss, but excellent overall.
- CreatorSacha Baron CohenStarsSacha Baron CohenT.N.T. CrewSteve EllingtonSacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat Sagdiyev and Brüno Gehard.[all versions] Ali G is still my favorite of the Big Three.
- StarsNick FrostBruce ParryTodd HardwickA show which presented viewers with various life-threatening scenarios and suggested ways out of these situations. Presented by nick frostFun series for Frost. He seemed to really enjoy it. Danger! Incoming Attack! is the equally good follow-up.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStarsRicky GervaisKerry GodlimanDavid EarlDerek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.Gervais' worst. :/
- StarsDenise CoffeyEric IdleDavid JasonShort comedy sketches performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, an eccentric English group featuring Neil Innes and fronted by Vivian Stanshall.More pre-Python fun, this one more aimed at children.
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisAshley JensenStephen MerchantAndy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.Gervais' near-best.
- CreatorChristopher GuestJim PiddockStarsChris O'DowdTom BennettNina ContiFrom Christopher Guest ('Best in Show, ' 'A Mighty Wind') comes this comedy series that follows one man's quest to track down his genealogy.I'd love to see a follow-up.
- StarsDermot MorganArdal O'HanlonFrank KellyThree misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.Linehan's best. Amazing show!
- StarsJohn CleesePrunella ScalesAndrew SachsHotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.Deserving of every accolade it gets. Great stuff!
- CreatorKayvan NovakEd TracyStarsKayvan NovakDavid WhitneyEd PearceBritish comedy series in which Kayvan Novak takes on the guise of various eccentric characters as he prank calls unsuspecting business owners and members of the public.A little uneven, but very clever.
- StarsWilliam ThomasAlex LoweRhys ThomasBizarre comedy series about a father and his three sons who run a funeral parlour in Wales.Rhys Thomas' baby that should be better known.
- StarsRichard AyoadeMatt BerryMatthew HolnessThis parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.Incredibly perfect spoof of bad 80s TV written by a bad 80s sci-fi horror novelist. Must be seen to be believed.
- DirectorIan FordyceStarsJohn CleeseTim Brooke-TaylorGraham ChapmanIn this mock-documentary, John Cleese narrates a series of sketches on irritation -- types and techniques. Included are parents irritating their children, old ladies irritating movie-goers in a theater, an overly subservient waiter, a car repairman denying obvious car trouble, a party guest hinting for a ride, airplane pilots playing practical jokes on their passengers, and a talk show host who doesn't stop talking.Excellent Cleese special featuring other Pythons and another favorite of mine, Tim Brooke-Taylor.
- StarsNick FrostKevin EldonMiranda HartHyperdrive is a British science fiction comedy film that follows the adventures of the crew of HMS Camden Lock, tasked with protecting Britain's interests in an ever-changing galaxy.A bit low key, but very fun with a good cast.
- StarsSteve CooganSimon GreenallFelicity MontaguA failed television presenter, now presenting a programme on local desperately tries to revive his broadcasting career.Jurassic Park! (that means exceedingly excellent)
- DirectorGeoff PosnerStarsSteve CooganPeter BaynhamIn-depth interview special with Steve Coogan's spoof Portugese musical megastar, Tony Ferrino.Another Coogan brainchild who is frequently embarassed, much to our delight.
- StarsKevin EldonPaul PutnerDavid ReedSketch show written by and starring Kevin Eldon, British comedy's prolific supporting star.Hit-and-miss, but I do hope for more.
- StarsStephen FryHugh LaurieRichard DixonBertram Wooster, a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout, has a habit of getting himself into trouble and it's up to his brilliant valet, Jeeves, to get him out.I really need to see more.
- StarsSimon DayPaul WhitehouseMark WilliamsSports-themed comedy quiz show.^see last comment (though I doubt it'll happen as it barely seems to be available)
- StarsSteve CooganRebecca FrontPatrick MarberAlan Partridge hosts his own chat show on the BBC. He insults and belittles almost all of his guests and is humiliated by the rest.Very good set-up to the superior I'm Alan Partridge.
- CreatorPeter KnightStarsSean MaguireMatt LucasKevin HartMonty Python meets The Princess Bride (1987) in this Comedy Central original series. Follow Kröd Mändoon and his band of ineffectual freedom fighters as they fight evil and save the world.A bit too crude for me, but was worth a go-through.
- CreatorWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsWarwick DavisRicky GervaisStephen MerchantThe show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces.Not Gervais' (and Merchant's) best, but still far preferable to Derek.
- CreatorMatt LucasDavid WalliamsStarsMatt LucasDavid WalliamsTom BakerMatt Lucas and David Walliams, the creators of this character-comedy sketch show, delight in all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain.Mostly harmless.
- StarsRichard AyoadeMatthew HolnessSatu SuominenLive from his luxury apartment in London's glittering East End, Dean Learner (Club owner, Celebrity Manager, Entrepreneur and Publisher of high-class gentleman's magazines) invites you to meet some of his closest friends, Man to Man.Great vehicle for Matt Holness, especially. Fans of Garth Marenghi NEED to see it.
- StarsRicky GervaisTony GreenStirling GallacherRicky Gervais presents chat with celebrity guests, who serve as the foils for his outrageous black humour.Kinda meh, and shows he uses the same jokes for decades. ;)
- StarsSteve CooganTim KeySimon GreenallFamous DJ Alan Partridge gives us an insight into what happens behind the microphone at North Norfolk digital radio.Fun way to keep the legend of Alan going.
- CreatorGraham ChapmanEric IdleTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseTerry GilliamThe original surreal sketch comedy showcase for the Monty Python troupe.Legendary.
- StarsChris O'DowdDavid RawleDeirdre O'KaneMartin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend Sean to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990.SO good. Excellent casting, writing, acting, everything...
- CreatorRowan AtkinsonRichard CurtisStarsRowan AtkinsonMatilda ZieglerRobin DriscollBumbling, childlike Mr. Bean has trouble completing the simplest of day-to-day tasks, but his perseverance and resourcefulness frequently allow him to find ingenious ways around problems.I still remember first discovering him on late night TV. Instantly hooked.
- StarsRowan AtkinsonMel SmithPamela StephensonBritish sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.Great variety in this one.
- StarsAlan DaviesStephen FrySandi ToksvigA comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Sandi Toksvig is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well.Love Stephen's style. :)
- CreatorRob GrantDoug NaylorStarsChris BarrieCraig CharlesDanny John-JulesThe adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.Outstanding. (except for series eight, heh heh)
- StarsMichael PalinCharles McKeownBarbara NewThis show is a collection of tales that make for "ripping good" television. Sir Michael Palin played a different lead character in each yarn.A little uneven, but when it's good, it's very, VERY good. (you MUST watch The Testing of Eric Olthwaite)
- StarsPaul MertonFrank SkinnerNick HancockComedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101.Great concept for this one. :)
- StarsJon GloverJonathan KyddEnn ReitelA satirical children's comedy show with puppet characters such as "Doc Croc" and "Vincent Vermin"Amazing cartoon/claymation/puppet show. I saw much of it on a series called WHY TV?
- StarsSteve CooganJames BachmanRasmus HardikerTommy, an ex-roadie, runs a pest control biz in Stevenage post-divorce. He lives with Magz and mentors his assistant Raymond, seeing himself as a maverick dispensing wisdom.Coogan struck gold again.
- StarsSimon PeggJessica HynesJulia DeakinFriends Tim and Daisy, 20-something North Londoners with uncertain futures, must pretend to be a couple to live in the only apartment they can afford.Brilliant, and for many, their introduction to the Pegg-Frost powerhouse.
- DirectorDave WalkerBen WheatleyStarsMark WilliamsSteve CooganRonni AnconaSpoof documentary about the career of comedian Steve Coogan.Fun mostly true history of Steve's rise to fame.
- StarsCatherine TateMathew HorneNiky WardleySketches by Catherine Tate and her comedy troupe.She hit it REALLY big with this one. I'm not a fan of all the characters, but I do love most of the show.
- StarsPeter RichardsonAdrian EdmondsonJennifer SaundersA series of self contained television movies starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous movies, literature, and generally everyone in sight.Variety galore. This is where Bad News came from, though I only found that out many years after I'd first heard them.
- StarsChristopher MorrisSteve CooganPatrick MarberA spoof of the British style of news broadcasting - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors.Another Chris Morris baby, before he really started pushing things with Brass Eye.
- StarsPaul WhitehouseCharlie HigsonArabella WeirUK comedy sketch show depicting most forms of stereotypical British society.Good stuff, great characters, hurt only by repetitiveness.
- StarsChris O'DowdRichard AyoadeKatherine ParkinsonThe comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss and their grifting supervisor Jen, a rag-tag team of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.Linehan's second best, right behind Father Ted.
- CreatorTim Brooke-TaylorGraeme GardenBill OddieStarsTim Brooke-TaylorGraeme GardenBill OddieThe adventures of a crazy trio whose motto is "we do anything, anytime, anywhere."This should be far, FAR better known and it's a real shame that it isn't still shown.
- StarsStingMatt FrewerRoger DaltreyShowcases Max Headroon, the artificial intelligence program with a speech impediment, as he gets to host his own talk show.The now little shown/known talk show.
- StarsJulian BarrattNoel FieldingMichael FieldingSurreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.Uneven, but as funny as anything else I've seen when it's at its best.
- StarsKarl PilkingtonJohn MontgomeryRichard YeeKarl is faced with the different aspects of life by travelling around the world and discovering how different people face life's challenges.Again, poor Karl...
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantStarsRicky GervaisMartin FreemanMackenzie CrookThe story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.Not only is it great in its own right, it also spawned the American version, so thank you for that too! ;)
- CreatorRicky GervaisStephen MerchantKarl PilkingtonRicky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation.They really could've called it The Karl Pilkington Show, because without him, this wouldn't exist.
- DirectorEric IdleGary WeisStarsEric IdleJohn HalseyRicky FataarCharts the adventures of the prefab four, possibly the most famous band of all time.Spot-on Beatles spoof featuring the musical genius of Neil Innes and the comedic genius of Eric Idle.
- DirectorEric IdleStarsEric IdleNeil InnesRicky FataarTwenty-six years after the release of the original Rutles documentary, famous artists, actors, and musicians speak out on how the Rutles influenced them.Nice to have a follow-up, but it's nowhere near as good as the original.
- StarsLee MackJim TavaréTim VineSketch comedy series featuring a range of different humour styles.Great stuff with a talented cast.
- StarsMark WilliamsJack DochertySarah AlexanderAliens in human form land on Earth to carry out a secret mission, and when the Supervisor is decapitated, the two bumbling Cadets have no idea what the mission entails. With a mixture of their of own language, and mannerisms taken from old 50s movies, they try and get through the crazy world we live in, without trying to get caught by the various shady organisations after them.Lots of fun with a maddening cliffhanger ending that was never resolved. :p
- DirectorGeoff PosnerStarsSteve CooganKim WildeMick HucknallA program about Tony Ferrino and his brilliant career.More Ferrino madness.
- StarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayThe hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.Let's face it; it's a comedy. Too bad Jeremy killed it.
- StarsDom JolyLara DoréeLydia BrightTrigger Happy TV follows Dom Joly as he unleashes his twisted humour on the unsuspecting British public.Fun prank show that should be better known.
- CreatorSeán CullenStarsJulian BarrattSeán CullenRich EasterBritish Comedy Sketch ShowLoved it. Great cast! See it on YouTube. :)
- CreatorMark LevesonDan PattersonStarsClive AndersonRyan StilesColin MochrieHost Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.Still going strong.
- StarsAdrian EdmondsonRik MayallSteven O'DonnellTwo perpetually bored and broke flatmates waste their days in a futile struggle to get laid, earn cash, and not kill one another.Takes the gross-out factor of The Young Ones and ramps it up...a lot. Makes me cringe sometimes, but in a good way. Heh.
- StarsRik MayallAdrian EdmondsonNigel PlanerThe crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.
- StarsSimon DayPhilip JacksonRobert WilfortBilly Bleach is a Londoner and pub know-it-all who is relocated to Norfolk in rural England under a witness protection programme after he witnesses a gangland killing in this spinoff of the fast show
- StarsSimon DayLucy MontgomeryRhys ThomasMockumentary following aging rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.
- CreatorRichard CurtisStarsRowan AtkinsonBrian BlessedElspet GrayIn the Middle Ages, Prince Edmund the Black Adder constantly schemes and endeavors to seize the crown from his father and brother.
- StarsAdrian EdmondsonRik MayallNigel PlanerA satire about three losers: a failed actor, his sleazy agent, and a permanently drunk bodyguard.
- DirectorDavid Kerr
- DirectorMatt LipseyStarsFiona AllenRonni AnconaLeslie AshStar-studded comedy specials bringing together some of the best of British comedy talent, with writers including Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Matt Lucas, David Walliams and Carline Aherne and performances from Steve Coogan, Ronni Ancona, Don Warrington, Patsy Kensit, Fiona Allen, Ronie Corbett and Vic & Bob.
- StarsSteve CooganBob MortimerRonni AnconaSketch Show Written By Reeves And Mortimer And Featuring Some Big Names In Comedy
- StarsMatt BerryRobert BathurstDoon MackichanSteven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on stage.
- StarsSharon HorganSheridan SmithFelicity MontaguSeries of short comedy-dramas with a Christmas theme, written by famous names recalling moments from their childhoods.
- StarsVic ReevesBob MortimerCharlie HigsonThe pair's follow-up to The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, this BBC comedy sketch show features more surreal vignettes, as well as an ongoing mockumentary series called The Club - a parody of popular British series of the time.
- StarsVic ReevesBob MortimerCharlie ChuckBizarre, anarchic and frequently silly comedy sketch show written by and starring double act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
- StarsSteve CooganSusannah FieldingFelicity MontaguAlan is handed a career lifeline: the chance to stand in (temporarily) as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalize on the opportunity?
- StarsPeter SerafinowiczBelinda Stewart-WilsonPaul PutnerA series of sketches by British comedian Peter Serafinowicz
- StarsVic ReevesBob MortimerFred AylwardHugely influential, surreal and anarchic parody of the variety show format. Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer introduce a selection of eccentric characters. The show often appears to be completely random, ramshackle and nonsensical.