History of British Sitcom
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1. Life with the Lyons (1955–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Ben Lyon, wife Bebe plus children Richard and Barbara play themselves handling everyday situations with any crisis taken care of. Aggie is their Scottish housekeeper and Florrie Wainwright their nosy neighbor.
Stars: Ben Lyon, Barbara Lyon, Richard Lyon, Molly Weir
Votes: 17
Six surviving episodes in archives.
2. Hancock's Half Hour (1956–1960)
30 min | Comedy
TV version of the popular BBC radio show of the same name, with Tony Hancock as the modern man of the world (in his own eyes). Sid James is there to bring him back to earth.
Stars: Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Johnny Vyvyan, Alec Bregonzi
Votes: 591
Surviving episodes on DVD (lovefilm).
3. The Army Game (1957–1961)
30 min | Comedy
The exploits of a bunch of army conscripts.
Stars: Harry Fowler, Frank Williams, Ted Lune, Alfie Bass
Votes: 96
50/154 episodes survive (on DVD). Spin off show, "Bootsie and Snudge" Film spin off, "I Only Arsked" Precursor to Carry On films.
Surviving but unavailable.
5. Educating Archie (1958–1959)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Peter Brough, Dick Emery, Freddie Sales, Irene Handl
Votes: 9
Apparently unavailable.
6. Hotel Imperial (1958–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Vic Oliver, Brian Oulton, Tom Gill, Leslie Heritage
No information.
7. The Larkins (1958–1964)
30 min | Comedy
66 Sycamore Street is home to the Larkins. Alf refuses to believe that he's henpecked. Ada's determined to make sure that he is.
Stars: Peggy Mount, David Kossoff, Barbara Mitchell, Ronan O'Casey
Votes: 85
All episodes survive on DVD.
8. Bootsie and Snudge (1960–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Former Sergeant Major Claude Snudge meets up with Corporal Bootsie when they both start work at an exclusive Gentlemen's Club.
Stars: Alfie Bass, Bill Fraser, Robert Dorning, Clive Dunn
Votes: 45
Spin off of "The Army Game" Many episodes on DVD.
9. Citizen James (1960–1962)
30 min | Comedy
In the first series of this comedy programme, Sid James played a rather immoral man whose schemes never worked out. In the second and third series, his character became more sympathetic and well-intentioned.
Stars: Sidney James, Sydney Tafler, Ronnie Brody, Bob Todd
Votes: 47
Unofficial spin-off of Hancock's Half Hour. 8 episodes exist on DVD (Lovefilm)
10. The Dickie Henderson Show (1960–1968)
30 min | Comedy
A weekly TV comedy series of a British household with Dickie Henderson as the head of the family. Every week would feature a guest star
Stars: Dickie Henderson, June Laverick, Lionel Murton, Danny Grover
Votes: 25
Apparently unavailable.
11. The Love of Mike (1960– )
30 min | Comedy
Early, now forgotten sitcom about a jazz musician with a frantic love life, written for Michael Medwin, then a TV comedy star following "Army Game, The" (1957). Brian Wilde left the series,... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Medwin, Brian Wilde, Carmel McSharry, George Roderick
No information.
12. Our House (1960–1962)
55 min | Comedy
Nine incompatible people chip in together to purchase and inhabit a run-down house. Librarian Georgina Ruddy (Hattie Jacques) who must keep quiet at work all day so makes up for it by being... See full summary »
Stars: Frederick Peisley, Leigh Madison, Hattie Jacques, Eugenie Cavanagh
Votes: 19
Three episodes survive on DVD.
13. The Strange World of Gurney Slade (1960)
30 min | Comedy
Gurney Slade wanders from place to place after breaking the fourth wall to escape from the mundanities of making a family sitcom.
Stars: Anthony Newley, Edwin Richfield, Joy Stewart, Margaret Cox
Votes: 142
On DVD. youtube
14. Happily Ever After (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Pete Murray, Bryan Coleman, Audrey Noble
No apparent information.
15. Colonel Trumper's Private War (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Dennis Price, Warren Mitchell, George Tovey, William Gaunt
No apparent information.
16. Three Live Wires (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Michael Medwin, Bernard Fox, George Roderick, Derek Benfield
Lost.
17. Hancock (1961)
25 min | Comedy
Comedian Tony Hancock stars, in this BBC situation comedy TV series, as Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living in East Cheam.
Stars: Tony Hancock, Hugh Lloyd, June Whitfield, Gwenda Ewen
Votes: 187
DVD (Lovefilm)
18. The Rag Trade (1961–1963)
30 min | Comedy
Fenner Fashions makes women's clothing. Reg Turner (Reg Varney) is the downtrodden foreman on the shop floor. The machinists are all women, led by their union rep, Paddy Fleming (Miriam ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Jones, Miriam Karlin, Reg Varney, Wanda Ventham
Votes: 96
Some episodes exist on DVD (lovefilm) youtube
19. Brothers in Law (1962)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Richard Briers, Richard Waring, June Barry, John Glyn-Jones
One episode exists in the archives.
20. Hugh and I (1962–1967)
30 min | Comedy
Terry Scott is a youngish bachelor who wants to achieve wealth without putting in any hard work. The scheming Terry lives with his mother at 33, Lobelia Avenue in Tooting, London. They have... See full summary »
Stars: Hugh Lloyd, Terry Scott, Vi Stevens, Mollie Sugden
Votes: 47
Some episodes survive. Apparently unavailable.
21. It's a Living (1962– )
30 min | Comedy
It's a Living placed long-time comedy double-act Jimmy Jewel and Ben Warriss in a small general store who are hard-working, thrifty and law-abiding trying to make a living. They are assisted by Ben's wife Bertha and their daughter Betty.
Stars: Jimmy Jewel, Ben Warriss, Lance Percival, Fanny Carby
No information.
22. Steptoe and Son (1962–1974)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy
British sitcom about a father-and-son rag-and-bone business in London. The intergenerational divide between the miserly Steptoe and his ambitious son results in comedy, drama, and tragedy.
Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton, Tim Buckland
Votes: 3,421
All episodes on DVD (Lovefilm) youtube Two spin off films (lovefilm)
23. The Marriage Lines (1961–1966)
25 min | Comedy
Newlyweds Kate and George Starling begin with George toiling as a junior clerk and Kate toiling as a homemaker; she's is soon bored with domesticity and he longs to go out with the boys. After several years, daughter Helen joins them.
Stars: Richard Briers, Prunella Scales, Edward de Souza, Diana King
Votes: 28
Actual start in 1963 (61 pilot). Series 1 and 3 survive on DVD. (Lovefilm) first four on youtube.
24. Our Man at St. Mark's (1963–1966)
30 min | Comedy
The trials and tribulations of the Vicar of the village of Felgate.
Stars: Joan Hickson, Donald Sinden, Harry Fowler, Clive Morton
Mostly lost/unavailable.
25. Comedy Four (1963– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Miriam Karlin, Norman Rossington, Deryck Guyler, Warren Mitchell
No information.
26. Meet the Wife (1963–1966)
30 min | Comedy
The humorous ups and downs of a middle-aged married couple.
Stars: Thora Hird, Freddie Frinton, Barbara Miller, David Morrell
Votes: 34
17 episodes exist in archives.
27. Fire Crackers (1964–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Revolves around the Croppers End Fire Station, complete with it's incompetent firemen and their 60-year-old fire engine, called Bessie.
Stars: Alfred Marks, Joe Baker, Sydney Bromley, Ronnie Brody
No apparent information.
28. The Likely Lads (1964–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Terry and Bob have been friends since childhood. Bob is the sensible one, trying hard to get on with his job and life. Terry is the wild one, always ready to lead Bob astray.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Don McKillop, Bartlett Mullins
Votes: 768
Some surviving episodes on DVD (lovefilm) youtube
29. Foreign Affairs (1964– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Alfie Bass, Bill Fraser, Nicholas Phipps, Tim Barrett
Sequel to Bootsie and Snudge. Unavailable.
30. HMS Paradise (1964– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Frank Thornton, Robin Hunter, Richard Caldicot, Ronald Radd
No existing episodes.
31. The Walrus and the Carpenter (1965– )
30 min | Comedy
An unlikely friendship is formed between two elderly men, a retired sea captain and a retired schoolmaster.
Stars: Hugh Griffith, Felix Aylmer, Hazel Hughes, Warren Mitchell
No information.
32. Barney Is My Darling (1965– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bill Fraser, Irene Handl, Angela Crow, Pat Coombs
Lost.
33. The Worker (1965–1970)
30 min | Comedy
In twenty years Charlie has had a thousand jobs. Each week sees Charlie attend the Labour Exchange to try and get a new one.
Stars: Charlie Drake, Henry McGee, Percy Herbert, Kathleen Byron
Votes: 37
DVD
34. Pardon the Expression (1965–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom spin-off from Coronation Street following Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe) and his misadventures as a department store deputy manager.
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Betty Driver, Joy Stewart, Robert Dorning
Votes: 32
DVD.
35. The Bed-Sit Girl (1965–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Sheila Ross is a dreamy typist and lives in a bedsit. Her neighbour is Dilys, who's literally a high flying air hostess. Sheila is envious of Dilys's life and never seems to be able to better her when looking for a man.
Stars: Sheila Hancock, Derek Nimmo, Dilys Laye, Hy Hazell
36. Till Death Us Do Part (1965–1975)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and experienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and carelessly.
Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs, Dandy Nichols
Votes: 1,013
Some episodes exist - youtube. DVD
Pilot not available. Series starts 1966.
37. Foreign Affairs (1966– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Leslie Phillips, Ronnie Barker, Austin Trevor, Joe Melia
38. Beggar My Neighbour (1966–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Rose Garvey, and her husband Gerald, live next door to her sister Lana Butt, and her husband Harry, in the fictional Larkworthy Road, Muswell Hill, North London. Gerald is an underpaid ... See full summary »
Stars: June Whitfield, Reg Varney, Pat Coombs, Desmond Walter-Ellis
Votes: 19
39. All Gas and Gaiters (1966–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Clerical comedy centered on hapless curate Mervyn Noote.
Stars: Robertson Hare, William Mervyn, Derek Nimmo, John Barron
Votes: 66
40. George and the Dragon (1966–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Colonel Maynard has a problem when it comes to housekeepers - his chauffeur. George has an eye for the ladies, and his behaviour has seen sixteen housekeepers hand in their resignations. ... See full summary »
Stars: Peggy Mount, Sidney James, John Le Mesurier, Keith Marsh
Votes: 100
41. Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1967–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about two tailors, one Catholic and the other Jewish.
Stars: John Bluthal, Joe Lynch, Bernard Spear, Cyril Shaps
Votes: 49
42. Mr. Aitch (1967)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Norman Chappell, Gordon Gostelow, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 8
43. Misleading Cases (1967–1971)
30 min | Comedy
A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.
Stars: Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Avice Landone, Thorley Walters
Votes: 45
44. Those Two Fellers (1967– )
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Sidney Green, Richard Hills, Diane Rachelle, Ted Brennan
45. Blandings Castle (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
Clarence Threepwood, 9th Earl of Emsworth, lord and master of Blandings Castle, wants nothing more than to talk to his prize pig and potter about in his gardens. Reality intrudes in the form of family duties and his strong-willed sisters.
Stars: Ralph Richardson, Stanley Holloway, Meriel Forbes, Jack Radcliffe
Votes: 23
46. Not in Front of the Children (1967–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Typical married couple from the sixties and their various mishaps with three growing children.
Stars: Wendy Craig, Jill Riddick, Ronald Hines, Hugo Keith-Johnston
Votes: 43
47. The Further Adventures of Lucky Jim (1967– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Stars: Keith Barron, Colin Jeavons, Suzy Kendall, Nerys Hughes
48. Sorry I'm Single (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
David (Derek Nimmo) lives alone in a flat in a converted house in Hampstead in this comedy. His neighbours include Brenda and Karen. who always bickered. and a lady called Suzy.
Stars: Derek Nimmo, Gwendolyn Watts, Elizabeth Knight, Pik Sen Lim
49. Never a Cross Word (1968–1970)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Paul Daneman, Barbara Murray, Nyree Dawn Porter, Nicolas Chagrin
No information.
50. Oh Brother! (1968–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Brother Dominic is a new monk who approaches every task with good intentions. But frequent mishaps occur, exasperating the head of the monastery, Father Anselm, and head of novices, Father Bernard.
Stars: Derek Nimmo, Felix Aylmer, Patrick McAlinney, Derek Francis
Votes: 43
51. Father, Dear Father (1968–1973)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy of the life of a divorced father and his two daughters.
Stars: Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson
Votes: 195
52. Hugh and I Spy (1968– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Sequel to sitcom Hugh And I, Terry Scott and Hugh Lloyd appear as two rather clueless friends who unwittingly become involved in espionage and double-dealing.
Stars: Hugh Lloyd, Terry Scott, Rex Garner, Fred Emney
Sequel to Hugh and I. Lost.
53. Thicker Than Water (1968–1969)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Jean Kent, Roberta Rex, Carolyn Moody, Gerald Moon
54. Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973)
30 min | Comedy
On the death of their father Joshua, siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family business, Pledge's Purer Pickles, at Colne, Lancashire, in the north of England. Their faithful ... See full summary »
Stars: Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle
Votes: 171
55. Ukridge (1968)
30 min | Comedy
Stanley Featherstonehaugh (pronounced "fan-shaw") Ukridge is a quick-witted idler who is always working on his next get-rich scheme. This may lead to him opening a dog-training school, ... See full summary »
Stars: Anton Rodgers, Julian Holloway, Marian Spencer, Hugh Latimer
56. Please Sir! (1968–1972)
30 min | Comedy
A hapless but caring teacher tries to control his class of unruly kids. The teacher sees much good and potential in his pupils, much to the dismay of his fellow teachers who have lost hope in these kids.
Stars: Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson, Richard Davies
Votes: 425
57. Dad's Army (1968–1977)
30 min | Comedy, War
A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.
Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 7,229
58. Me Mammy (1968–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Bunjy Kenefick is an Irish mother's boy living in London. He is a high-powered executive and lives a bachelor lifestyle. However, his old-fashioned Catholic mother often puts a stop to his ... See full summary »
Stars: Milo O'Shea, Anna Manahan, Yootha Joyce, David Kelly
Votes: 28
59. Wild, Wild Women (1968– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Barbara Windsor, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Pat Coombs, Ken Platt
60. The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
30 min | Comedy
The lives and loves of Beryl Hennessey (Polly James) and Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes), two young, single women sharing a flat in Liverpool.
Stars: Nerys Hughes, Polly James, Mollie Sugden, Elizabeth Estensen
Votes: 288
61. Up Pompeii! (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy, History
Lurcio is a much-put-upon slave in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. More often than not, Lurcio finds himself keeping his owner's family members apart, in order to keep them together.
Stars: Frankie Howerd, Elizabeth Larner, Kerry Gardner, Jeanne Mockford
Votes: 374
62. In Loving Memory (1969–1986)
25 min | Comedy
1920s set sitcom following the misadventures of the accident-prone Billy Henshaw and his auntie Ivy as they try to run the family firm of undertakers.
Stars: Christopher Beeny, Thora Hird, Colin Farrell, Avis Bunnage
Votes: 142
63. Two in Clover (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy series about two frustrated office workers who decide to leave behind their 9-to-5 lifestyle for the simpler life of living in the countryside and running a farm.
Stars: Sidney James, Victor Spinetti, Bill Pertwee, Victor Platt
Votes: 86
64. Mr. Digby Darling (1969–1971)
30 min | Comedy
The comedy concerns the relationship between boss Roland Digby (Peter Jones) and his adoring, loyal secretary Thelma Teesdale (Sheila Hancock), who totally indulges him.
Stars: Peter Jones, Sheila Hancock, Janet Brown, Peter Stephens
65. Hark at Barker (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Hark at Barker was a 1969 British comedy series combining elements of sitcom and sketch show, which starred Ronnie Barker. It was made for the ITV network by LWT.
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Frank Gatliff, Josephine Tewson, Mary Baxter
Votes: 41
66. Curry & Chips (1969)
30 min | Comedy
A Pakistani Irishman Kevin O'Grady arrives in England and joins the workforce at a novelty objects manufacturers. He also shares digs with his factory manager. He quickly becomes bemused ... See full summary »
Stars: Spike Milligan, Eric Sykes, Kenny Lynch, Norman Rossington
Votes: 149
67. On the Buses (1969–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and Inspector Blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery.
Stars: Anna Karen, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney
Votes: 2,654
68. The Best Things in Life (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Cockney wide-boy, Alfred Wilcox, works as a salesman for a plastics firm. He values his independence and will take any opportunity to get to the top. As far as he is concerned, the best ... See full summary »
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, June Whitfield, Bob Todd, Pearl Hackney
69. Doctor in the House (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Medical students' antics and flirtations with nurses exasperate their professor, despite their good intentions
Stars: Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, George Layton
Votes: 425
70. The Dustbinmen (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Adventures encountered by a group of refuse collectors.
Stars: Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, Tim Wylton
Votes: 73
71. Never Say Die (1970– )
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Reginald Marsh, Patrick Newell, Noel Purcell, Teddy Green
72. His and Hers (1970–1972)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Ronald Lewis, Barbara Murray, Janie Booth, Tim Brooke-Taylor
73. Shine a Light (1970– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Timothy Bateson, Tony Selby, Howell Evans, John Le Mesurier
74. On the House (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Follows the problems of foreman Charlie, top man Gussie and the team of characters who are building a upmarket housing estate.
Stars: Kenneth Connor, John Junkin, John Normington, Tommy Godfrey
Votes: 8
75. Bachelor Father (1970– )
30 min | Comedy
A wealthy bachelor becomes a foster parent to five children.
Stars: Ian Carmichael, Ian Johnson, Briony McRoberts, Roland Pickering
Votes: 15
76. For the Love of Ada (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
The series gently charts the relationship between Yorkshireman Walter Bingley and Londoner Ada Cresswell, septuagenarians who meet while Ada is visiting her late husband's grave.
Stars: Irene Handl, Wilfred Pickles, Barbara Mitchell, Jack Smethurst
Votes: 105
77. The Lovers (1970–1971)
30 min | Comedy
The ups-and-downs of a young courting couple's relationship.
Stars: Paula Wilcox, Richard Beckinsale, Joan Scott, Robin Nedwell
Votes: 95
78. The Last of the Baskets (1971–1972)
Comedy
Factory worker Clifford Basket inherits a title of the Earl of Clogborough, a rundown mansion at Little Clogborough-in-the-Marsh and a faithful servant, Bodkin
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Ken Jones, Patricia Hayes, Graham Armitage
79. ...And Mother Makes Three (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Sally Harrison is a harassed, well-meaning but scatterbrained young widow doing her best to bring up two boisterous sons.
Stars: Wendy Craig, Valerie Lush, Robin Davies, David Parfitt
Votes: 68
80. Keep It in the Family (1971– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Tim Barrett, Vivienne Martin, Joyce Grant, Jack Haig
81. Shirley's World (1971–1972)
30 min | Comedy
Shirley Logan (Shirley MacLaine) is a globe-trotting magazine writer-photographer, and Dennis Croft (John Gregson) her London-based editor.
Stars: Shirley MacLaine, John Gregson, Kim Smith, Burt Kwouk
Votes: 64
82. Now, Take My Wife (1971– )
30 min | Comedy
Clare and Harry love (Donald Houston and Sheila Hancock) going through the ups and downs of dealing with their adolescent daughter.
Stars: Sheila Hancock, Donald Houston, Liz Edmiston, Ruth Kettlewell
Votes: 8
83. It's Awfully Bad for Your Eyes, Darling (1971)
30 min | Comedy
Four posh girls share a flat in London.
Stars: Joanna Lumley, Jane Carr, Elizabeth Knight, Jennifer Croxton
Votes: 15
84. Bless This House (1971–1976)
30 min | Comedy
Sid and Jean struggle to understand their teen kids' progressive ways. The couple lives in London with protest-loving son Mike and trendy daughter Sally.
Stars: Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Robin Stewart, Sally Geeson
Votes: 1,054
85. The Fenn Street Gang (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy
The lives and adventures of the pupils of class 5C from 'Please Sir', after they have left Fenn Street School.
Stars: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry, Peter Denyer
Votes: 103
86. Doctor at Large (1971)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Following his student misadventures in Doctor in the House (1969), Michael Upton (Barry Evans) starts out on an equally fun-filled but disaster-prone solo career. He moves through a variety... See full summary »
Stars: Barry Evans, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies, Richard O'Sullivan
Votes: 273
87. Doctor in Charge (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
The continuing misadventures of Duncan Waring (Robin Nedwell), Dick Stuart-Clark (Geoffrey Davies), and Paul Collier (George Layton) see them move further up the promotion ladder, but ... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Nedwell, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies, Ernest Clark
Votes: 168
88. Alcock and Gander (1972)
30 min | Comedy
Upon her husband's death, Marigold Alcock inherits his businesses, operating under the grand name of "The Alcock Group of Companies". The companies, whose headquarters are above a strip ... See full summary »
Stars: Beryl Reid, Richard O'Sullivan, John Cater, Patrick Newell
Votes: 26
89. The Train Now Standing (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bill Fraser, Hugh Walters, Pamela Cundell, Norman Mitchell
90. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store.
Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard
Votes: 9,227
91. Sykes (1972–1979)
30 min | Comedy
Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques portray twins who live together in East Acton and enjoy a slightly surreal life, bothering their snobbish next-door neighbour Mr. Brown and getting into ... See full summary »
Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Richard Wattis
Votes: 348
92. Pardon My Genie (1972–1973)
25 min | Fantasy, Comedy
Hal Adden works at Mr. Cobbledick's hardware store and spends his days dreaming of romance with his boss's daughter. Hal's mundane existence gets changed forever when he finds a watering can in the store that comes with its very own Genie.
Stars: Roy Barraclough, Ellis Jones, Lynette Erving, Arthur White
Votes: 37
93. Scoop (1972– )
30 min
William Boot, a mild-mannered contributor of "Nature Notes" to a national newspaper, is mistaken for a famous foreign correspondent and dispatched to Ishmaelia to cover a war.
Stars: Harry Worth, Brian Oulton, Sinéad Cusack, James Beck
94. In for a Penny (1972)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bob Todd, Jack Woolgar, Kevork Malikyan, Ivor Salter
95. Spring & Autumn (1972–1976)
30 min | Comedy
Tommy is an older man in the Autumn of his years who takes young boy Charlie under his wing.
Stars: Jimmy Jewel, Larry Martyn, Charlie Hawkins, June Barry
Votes: 35
96. My Wife Next Door (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Divorced ex-couple George and Suzy Bassett separately move to the country for separate fresh starts, then find out that they have moved into adjoining cottages. One 1973 episode won a British Academy TV Award.
Stars: John Alderton, Hannah Gordon, Tim Barrett, Paddy Frost
Votes: 84
97. Romany Jones (1972–1975)
30 min | Comedy
Originally intended as a comedy vehicle for the star of series 1 + 2, James Beck, more famous as Private Walker in 'Dad's Army'. Bert Jones and his wife Betty live on a caravan site in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Arthur Mullard, Queenie Watts, James Beck, Jo Rowbottom
Votes: 41
98. Love Thy Neighbour (1972–1976)
30 min | Comedy
A white working-class socialist has his world turned upside down when an educated black man moves in next door.
Stars: Jack Smethurst, Rudolph Walker, Nina Baden-Semper, Kate Williams
Votes: 783
99. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Returning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 1,285
100. Casanova '73 (1973)
30 min | Comedy
PR man Henry loves his wife, but can't help being a serial womanizer. In order to keep his marriage together, he leads a double life, but never manages to avoid the most awkward, farcical situations imaginable.
Stars: Leslie Phillips, Jan Holden, Yolande Turner, Madeline Smith
Votes: 45
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