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1. Red Dwarf (1988– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn
Votes: 37,337
2. My Family (2000–2011)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Ben Harper, a misanthropic dentist, has little time for most people, including his wife Susan, and their children Nick, Janey, and Michael.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 10,559
3. My Hero (2000–2007)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Thermoman is a multiple-powered superhero who originates from the planet Ultron. In an attempt to do his best to fit in with life on earth, he creates the human alias of George Sunday.
Stars: Emily Joyce, Geraldine McNulty, Hugh Dennis, Lill Roughley
Votes: 2,156
4. Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Dawn French stars in this dark and twisted comedy series, in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode.
Stars: Dawn French, Paul Mark Elliott, Soo Drouet, Henry Naylor
Votes: 696
5. Spitting Image (1984–1996)
25 min | Comedy
A satire show using puppets that are caricatures of major public figures.
Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie, Jon Glover
Votes: 2,488
6. Space Precinct (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
The alien adventures of former NYPD detective Patrick Brogan, now a lieutenant in the Demeter City Police Department on the planet Altor.
Stars: Ted Shackelford, Rob Youngblood, Simone Bendix, Nancy Paul
Votes: 1,014
7. Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
30 min | Comedy
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Robin Driscoll
Votes: 1,929
8. After You've Gone (2007–2008)
45 min | Comedy
The daily lives of Jimmy, his two kids and his mother in law whilst his wife is in Africa.
Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Celia Imrie, Ryan Sampson, Dani Harmer
Votes: 860
9. The Russ Abbot Show (1986–1991)
45 min | Comedy
Comedy show starring Russ Abbot in his many guises including Basildon Bond, C.U. Jimmy and Cooperman.
Stars: Russ Abbot, Bella Emberg, Les Dennis, Tom Bright
Votes: 129
10. Cannon and Ball (1979–1988)
25 min | Comedy
A long-running British TV series showcasing the comedic talents of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball through a variety of sketches and performances.
Stars: Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Ritz, Alyn Ainsworth
Votes: 115
11. Three of a Kind (1981–1983)
30 min | Comedy
An award winning comedy sketch show that was the platform that launched the careers of Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman from up and coming comics to household names.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Tracey Ullman, David Copperfield, Jane Darling
Votes: 82
12. The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A sketch show featuring many different characters and spoofs.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Robert Bathurst, Carla Mendonça, Lyndam Gregory
Votes: 130
13. The 10%ers (1994–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom set in a London theatrical agency.
Stars: Clive Francis, Gabrielle Cowburn, Colin Stinton, Elizabeth Bennett
Votes: 21
14. A Royal Night of One Hundred Stars (1985 TV Special)
132 min | Comedy, Music
Gala benefit at the National Theatre, sponsored by Princess Anne, in aid of the Save the Children Fund. Hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck, it includes singing, stand-up comedy, dance, comedy skits, and drama.
Director: Alan Boyd | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Russ Abbot, Bruce Forsyth, Les Dennis
15. The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (1990 TV Special)
Family
Award of the American academy of cinematographic arts and sciences, from 1940 known as "Oscar", - American film award created in 1929 and traditionally handed to the figures of ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Billy Crystal, Paula Abdul, Isabelle Adjani, Danny Aiello
Votes: 390
16. Carrott's Lib (1982–1983)
45 min | Comedy
Standup comedy, sketches and songs on topical matters from Jasper Carrott and a regular rota of supporting actors and comedians.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Nick Wilton, Chris Barrie, Nick Maloney
Votes: 34
17. Jim Davidson's Special (1982–1986)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Jim Davidson, John Mills, Tricia Dusky, Burt Kwouk
Votes: 20
18. The Last Laugh (2005– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Established sitcom writers write opening scripts for new shows, and aspiring new writers have to compete to write the best endings.
Stars: Dara O Briain, Natalie Casey, Ash Atalla, Adam Chase
19. Home Again (2006)
Comedy
Stars: Christine Adams, Peter Egan, Imogen Byron, Joseph Ashworth
Votes: 31
20. The Smith & Jones Sketchbook (2006)
Comedy
A reboot of the wonderful British sketch show "Alas Smith and Jones", where the creators and lead actors of go over some of there favorite sketches and episodes throughout the show's 10 season history.
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 44
21. A Tribute to the Likely Lads (2002 TV Movie)
40 min | Comedy
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Ralph Brown, Gary Kitching
Votes: 56
22. Lenny Henry: The Best of 'The Lenny Henry Show' (1990 Video)
100 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Frank Bruno, Robbie Coltrane, Dawn French
Votes: 12
23. Five Alive (1986–1988)
Comedy
Stars: Brian Conley, Graham Heywood, Doon Mackichan, Joanna Brookes
24. In Dreams (1992 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
A surreal one-off comedy sketch show, based around the subject of dreams.
Director: James Hendrie | Stars: Lenny Henry, Bill Paterson, Dawn French, Barry Norman
Votes: 22
25. Lenny Henry: Lenny Go Home (1991 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Lenny returns to the Midlands, where he was born for a short spoof autobiography followed by a stand-up performance.
Director: Tom Gutteridge | Stars: Lenny Henry, Eric Ball, Steve Ferrari, Megan Long
Votes: 11
26. Work Experience (1989)
11 min | Short, Comedy
Terence is caught in a vicious circle. he cannot get a job because he has no experience, but he cannot gain experience without getting a job!
Director: James Hendrie | Stars: Lenny Henry, Susan Brown, Kathy Burke, Shelagh Fraser
Votes: 128
27. Live from the Lighthouse (1998 TV Special)
200 min | Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Stephen Fry, Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, All Saints
Votes: 42
28. Now, Something Else (1986–1987)
Comedy
Sketches, stand-up, send-ups, and songs.
Stars: Rory Bremner, Sara Crowe, John Dowie, Steve Steen
29.
The 10%ers (1994–1996)
Episode:
A Small Package
(1994)
Comedy
Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Clive Francis, Elizabeth Bennett, Gabrielle Cowburn, Benedict Taylor
30.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
The Unprepared Version
(1989)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Sara Crowe, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 11
31.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Judy Gridley, Carole Hayman, Nicholas Lyndhurst
32.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Helen Atkinson Wood, Robert Bathurst, Gary Beadle
33.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Adrian Edmondson, Lou Hirsch, Daniel Peacock
34.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Ronnie Brody, Frank Bruno, Rik Mayall
35.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Debby Bishop, Paul Gambaccini, Ronnie Golden
36.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Tony Aitken, Linda Lou Allen, Philip Bailey
37.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, ABC, Robert Bathurst, Debby Bishop
38.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Robert Bathurst, Lyndam Gregory, Julia Hills
39.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Kathryn Apanowicz, Robert Bathurst, Norman Beaton
40.
The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1985)
Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Lenny Henry, Chris Barrie, Robert Bathurst, Lyndam Gregory
41.
Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)
Episode:
A Determined Woman
(1991)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A scientist brings her equipment home to start working on the time machine. But this causes friction at home with disastrous results.
Director: James Hendrie | Stars: Dawn French, Jim Broadbent, Kathy Burke, Caroline Blakiston
Votes: 59
42.
Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)
Episode:
Mrs Hat and Mrs Red
(1991)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Mrs Hat is shocked when she bumps into Mrs Red, and ends up following her home. She finds herself literally stepping into her shoes and taking over her luxurious lifestyle.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Dawn French, Jim Carter, Kate McEnery, Ricco Ross
Votes: 56
43.
Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)
Episode:
We All Hate Granny
(1994)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A granny comes to stay with the rest of her family after her husband dies. Her daughter can't wait for her to die as well so that she and her husband can inherit her considerable fortune.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Dawn French, Victoria Wicks, James Fleet, Lindsay Payne
Votes: 40
44.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
'Tis Pity She's a Whore
(2001)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Susan sends Janey in her place to visit her mother, where Janey finds out a family secret. Meanwhile, Michael stands in his school elections and Ben is on a quest to find excitement in his family tree.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 115
45.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
A Handful of Dust
(2002)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
It's Ben's birthday, and Janey comes for a visit with a friend.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 93
46.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
A Wife Less Ordinary
(2004)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Susan and Janey agree to switch lives for a week. Roger embraces the "cowboy way".
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Gabriel Thomson
Votes: 79
47.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
Absent Vixen, Cheeky Monkey
(2002)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy
Janey goes to university in Manchester, and an all out battle ensues over her room.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 103
48.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
Age of Romance
(2001)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Susan is disapproving of Nick's new girlfriend, Amanda, and invites her to dinner to express her feelings on the matter. Things become heated, however, when Susan realizes that she's ... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 109
49.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
All Roads Lead to Ramon
(2001)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Nick needs a job and Susan volunteers to hire him to work with her. Meanwhile Ben inadvertently calls Janey a prostitute as the two discuss her boyfriends.
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 122
50.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
Awkward Phase
(2000)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Michael's on his first date and asks Nick for the facts of life. Meanwhile, Nick breaks his father's chair and Janey has her eye on a £98 pair of jeans.
Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 116