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- StarsSanjeev BhaskarMeera SyalKulvinder GhirA British sketch-comedy that explores the integration of Indian and British cultures through a series of satires, musicals, and skits.
- StarsPaul WhitehouseCharlie HigsonArabella WeirUK comedy sketch show depicting most forms of stereotypical British society.
- StarsRonnie BarkerRonnie CorbettThe Fred Tomlinson SingersThis long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.
- StarsEric MorecambeErnie WiseAnn HamiltonThe Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like André Prévin.
- StarsDick EmeryPat CoombsVictor MaddernComedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.
- StarsBenny HillHenry McGeeJackie WrightA skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
- StarsBenny HillGraham StarkPatricia HayesThis timeless modern slapstick-format doesn't really have a plot, but is an irresistible rapid succession of independent short, comical scenes, mostly without any text, often using artificial speed enhancing in the countless chases, which have little in common except the eponymous title-hero himself, who like several frequently recurring sidekicks (especially the old bald guy, who gets countless knocks all over the place) turns up in all sort of places and is frequently tempted by too blond, young and long-legged to be true Benny Hill-girls, getting in - but mostly also out of all kinds of trouble with jealous husbands, police etcetera.
- StarsGareth HaleNorman PaceMelanie KilburnHale and Pace is a sketch-based British comedy show. The terms "Good Taste" and "Politically Correct" are obviously totally unknown to the writers.
- StarsLenny HenryRobert BathurstCarla MendonçaA sketch show featuring many different characters and spoofs.
- StarsSpike MilliganJohn BluthalAlan ClareSpike Milligan's groundbreaking yet largely unknown surreal comedy sketch series that inspired Monty Python's Flying Circus.
- StarsTommy CannonBobby BallRitzA long-running British TV series showcasing the comedic talents of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball through a variety of sketches and performances.
- StarsRowan AtkinsonMel SmithPamela StephensonBritish sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.
- StarsHarry EnfieldKathy BurkePaul WhitehouseThe BBC sketch show that while continuing to show the misadventures of a series of popular characters now introduces a slew of new oddballs and misfits, including Tory Boy and The Lovely Wobbly Randy Old Ladies.
- StarsHarry EnfieldPaul WhitehouseSophie WinklemanSketches on the themes of class and gender, with the occasional spoof thrown in.
- CreatorPeter FluckRoger LawStarsSteve NallonKate RobbinsChris BarrieA satire show using puppets that are caricatures of major public figures.
- StarsHarry EnfieldPaul WhitehouseKathy BurkePopular BBC sketch show that introduced a whole host of memorable characters such as Tim-Nice-But-Dim, the Slobs, Smashie and Nicey, The Old Gits and teenagers Kevin and Perry. The show spawned a slew of spin-off series and films.
- StarsBenny HillJeremy HawkPatricia HayesBritish comedy TV variety series starring Benny Hill containing episodes aired for the BBC (1955-1968).
- StarsBenny HillVivienne MartinPatricia HayesThe Benny Hill Show 1957.
- StarsMel SmithGriff Rhys JonesGeoffrey McGivernMel 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.
- StarsKenny EverettCleo RocosSheila SteafelZany antics and sketches by the anarchic camp comic.
- StarsAlexei SayleJohn SparkesPeter CapaldiIn this follow-up series to his previous hit, Alexei Sayle's Stuff, the comic makes a bold claim: 'I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Not unless you're expecting something other than a fat man in a suit shouting at you'.
- StarsAlexei SayleTony MillanAngus DeaytonComedy sketch show which ran on BBC2 for a total of 18 episodes over 3 series from 1988 to 1991.
- StarsJack DouglasKenneth ConnorJoan SimsThe "Carry On" gang spoofs historical events and works of literature.
- StarsSyd LittleEddie LargeRonnie HazlehurstSyd Little and Eddie Large present their own comedy show, which mixes stand-up, sketches, musical guests, and variety acts.
- CreatorGraham LinehanArthur MathewsStarsKevin EldonMark HeapSimon PeggA British sketch comedy show where people in ordinary situations suddenly find themselves in absurd situations.
- StarsJeremy ClarksonRichard HammondJames MayThe hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
- StarsStephen FryHugh LaurieDeborah NortonComedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
- StarsDavid MitchellRobert WebbJames BachmanA comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
- 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.
- StarsJasper CarrottSteve PuntHugh DennisJasper Carrott presents half an hour of stand-up (or rather, sit-down) comedy, interspersed with sketches from Punt and Dennis, comedy sketch serial The Detectives, and Wiggy's guide to life - plus the adverts.
- StarsJasper CarrottSteve PuntHugh DennisJasper Carrott takes a comedic look at the week's news and ponders the absurdities of life in general, with topical sketch comedy from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
- StarsDave AllenMichael Sharvell-MartinJacqueline ClarkeComedy show by Irish comedian
- CreatorPeter FirminStarsBasil BrushBert HayesDerek FowldsJokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush" with the help of guests.
- 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.
- StarsAlexander ArmstrongBen MillerJim HowickBritish comedy sketch show starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller.
- StarsAlexander ArmstrongBen MillerSimon GreenallA comedy sketch show from Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong. Running jokes and one-hit wonders galore.
- StarsTracey UllmanTony GardnerLaurence HowarthTracey Ullman impersonates political figures as well as everyday people all reacting to the aftermath of the 2017 British election and one year anniversary of Brexit in this one-off satirical comedy special.
- StarsTracey UllmanLucy MontgomeryJason ForbesTracey Ullman returns to British screens with this new sketch show, introducing us to a slew of new comic characters and impersonations of celebrities.
- CreatorHenry LewisJonathan SayerHenry ShieldsStarsHenry ShieldsBryony CorriganCharlie RussellA series of brand new, hand-crafted, half hours of theatrical catastrophe as The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society undertake more (overly) ambitious endeavours.
- CreatorKelly MonteithStarsKelly MonteithGabrielle DrakeMichael StaintonStand-up comedian Kelly Monteith's look at life: which is part sitcom and part sketch-show.
- StarsBen EltonHarry EnfieldHugh LaurieSaturday Live brought the late 1980s UK alternative comedy circuit to Channel 4. Some of comedy's most iconic characters made their debut such as Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
- DirectorGeoff PosnerStarsHarry EnfieldMelvyn BraggCharles SimonNorbert Smith, A Life is a 1989 Mockumentary charting the life and career of the fictitious British actor Sir Norbert Smith. It stars Harry Enfield in the title role.
- DirectorDaniel KleinmanStarsHarry EnfieldPaul WhitehouseDave AtkinsA mockumentary, rockumentary featuring the spoof radio DJ's from Harry Enfield's sketch shows. Telling of their rise to fame, their influence on music history and fall from grace in a parody of real life radio presenters.
- DirectorGeoff PosnerStarsRonnie CorbettLionel BlairRob BrydonA comedy sketch show and spiritual successor to The Two Ronnies (1971), in celebration of Ronnie Corbett's 80th birthday.
- DirectorEd ByeStarsHarry EnfieldKevin EldonPaul WhitehouseAs part of the BBC2 50th-anniversary celebrations, comedians Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse were commissioned to produce this spoof history of the channel. It parodies the channel, its content, and the history documentary.