Steve Poole's Favourite Comedy Shows
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1. 'Allo 'Allo! (1982–1992)
45 min | Comedy, History, War
In France during World War II, René Artois runs a small café where Resistance fighters, Gestapo men, German Army officers and escaped Allied POWs interact daily, ignorant of one another's true identity or presence, exasperating René.
Stars: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki Michelle, Richard Marner
Votes: 27,044
2. 2point4 Children (1991–1999)
40 min | Comedy
Follows the lives of the Porters; a seemingly average family whose world is frequently turned upside-down, due to bad luck and bizarre occurrence.
Stars: Belinda Lang, Gary Olsen, Julia Hills, John Pickard
Votes: 1,702
3. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Geoffrey McGivern
Votes: 9,917
4. A Kick Up the Eighties (1981–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Sketch show that originally explored a theme each week (work, death, sex).
Stars: Ron Bain, Miriam Margolyes, Roger Sloman, Tracey Ullman
Votes: 70
5. A Little Bit of Wisdom (1974–1976)
30 min | Comedy
A series of occurrences launch Norman on a succession of remarkable and unpredictable adventures.Unconnected comedy stories over 3 Series that sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in an office where he is pursued by the boss's daughter.
Stars: Norman Wisdom, Neil McCarthy, Bob Keegan, Frances White
Votes: 23
6. A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–1981)
30 min | Comedy
British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.
Stars: David Jason, Jacqueline Clarke, Richard Wilson, Alun Armstrong
Votes: 112
7. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
The wild misadventures of Edina "Eddy" Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a nearly constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield
Votes: 21,519
8. 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
9. 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: 1,922
10. Andy Capp (1988– )
30 min | Comedy
Andy is an out-of-work layabout who only wants to have a drink and read the racing news. This leaves his long-suffering wife Flo as the sole breadwinner.
Stars: James Bolam, Paula Tilbrook, Susan Brown, Keith Marsh
Votes: 61
11. 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: 9,226
12. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 4,956
13. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Seven British construction workers escape Britain's ever-growing dole queues and travel to Germany to work on a site in Düsseldorf. Follow their trials and tribulations of working away from home and away from the women they left behind.
Stars: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately
Votes: 4,000
14. Beadle's About (1986–1996)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
Elaborate tricks involving actors are played on members of the public who have been set up by friends or family.
Stars: Jeremy Beadle, John Leeson, Tony McHale, Flavia Brilli
Votes: 150
15. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,478
16. 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
17. Blackadder Goes Forth (1989)
TV-PG | 175 min | Comedy, War
Stuck in the middle of World War I, Captain Edmund Blackadder does his best to escape the banality of the war.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie
Votes: 56,842
18. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
35 min | Game-Show
Comedy game show with celebrity guests and cheap prizes.
Stars: Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh
Votes: 277
19. Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
30 min | Comedy
"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and ... See full summary »
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney
Votes: 201
20. 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
21. 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
22. Bread (1986–1991)
30 min | Comedy
The series set in working-class Liverpool. Meet the Boswells: they're penniless, jobless and with little hope of things improving, but life's never stale.
Stars: Jean Boht, Nick Conway, Jonathon Morris, Kenneth Waller
Votes: 1,541
23. British Men Behaving Badly (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
Two early thirties best friends live together while having completely different personalities. While their girlfriends try to help them take on more responsibilities the boys seldom respond well and usually end up drinking together.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Quentin, Leslie Ash, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 8,654
24. Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
30 min | Comedy
Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women. He sees the best in each one of them and they in turn, like him. Will he find true love? Will he settle down as he gets older?
Stars: Karl Howman, Mike Walling, Jackie Lye, Howard Lew Lewis
Votes: 965
25. Butterflies (1978–1983)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
Ria, a happily married suburban housewife, reaches the age when she feels like life is passing her by.
Stars: Wendy Craig, Geoffrey Palmer, Bruce Montague, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Votes: 1,293
26. Canned Carrott (1990– )
30 min | Comedy
Jasper 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.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell
Votes: 86
27. 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
28. Citizen Smith (1977–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Wolfie Smith is an unemployed dreamer from Tooting. He leads a small group called the Tooting Popular Front with aspirations to create a communist Britain. However, as a result of being disorganised, his chances range from slim to none.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Mike Grady, Hilda Braid, Tony Millan
Votes: 1,053
29. 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: 7,227
30. Dave Allen (1990– )
30 min | Comedy
A few years after announcing his retirement, Dave Allen is back to share his views on the absurdities of modern life.
Star: Dave Allen
Votes: 40
31. Dave Allen at Large (1971–1979)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy show by Irish comedian
Stars: Dave Allen, Michael Sharvell-Martin, Jacqueline Clarke, Ronnie Brody
Votes: 396
32. Duty Free (1984–1986)
30 min | Comedy
David and Amy are on holiday in Spain, where they meet Robert and Linda, who are also holidaymakers. David and Linda spend their holiday trying to find some time alone together away from their spouses.
Stars: Keith Barron, Gwen Taylor, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Neil Stacy
Votes: 302
33. 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
34. Dear John.... (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy
John Lacey comes home one evening to discover a letter from his wife, starting with "Dear John" and informing him that she is leaving him. Lonely and now divorced, John joins a club where lonely divorced people can meet.
Stars: Ralph Bates, Peter Blake, Peter Denyer, Rachel Bell
Votes: 555
35. Doctor at Sea (1974)
30 min | Comedy
The continuing adventures of the boys from "Doctor In The House", "Doctor At Large", and "Doctor In Charge". When Dick (Geoffrey Davies) finally gets the sack from St Swithin's, Duncan (... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, Ernest Clark, John Grieve
Votes: 80
36. Dear Mother... ...Love Albert (1969–1972)
25 min | Comedy
Albert Courtnay (Rodney Bewes), a 24-year-old innocent northern lad, relocates to London and manages to earn a basic living, but romanticises and exaggerates his success and experiences in euphemistic letters home to his mum.
Stars: Rodney Bewes, Garfield Morgan, Sheila White, Geraldine Newman
Votes: 20
37. Doctor at the Top (1991)
30 min | Comedy
An update of the classic seventies "Doctor" comedies.
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, George Layton, Roger Sloman
Votes: 54
38. 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
39. 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
40. Doctor on the Go (1975–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Duncan (Robin Nedwell) and Dick (Geoffrey Davies) return from their escapades on the MS Begonia ('"Doctor at Sea" (1974)') and manage to wangle new jobs at St Swithin's Hospital. ... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, Ernest Clark, Andrew Knox
Votes: 92
41. Bobby Davro on the Box (1985– )
Stars: Bobby Davro, Jessica Martin, Neil Crespin, Vicki Michelle
Votes: 6
42. Bobby Davro's TV Weekly (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bobby Davro, Jessica Martin, Ray Alan, Leslie Ash
43. Dawson and Friends (1977– )
60 min
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, Dennis Waterman, Lulu
Votes: 7
44. Dawson's Weekly (1975– )
30 min | Comedy
Les is feeling very depressed, so he visits The Doctor, it seems even he can't offer any help.
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, Tony Sympson, Felix Bowness
Votes: 13
45. Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin Bryce lives in a quiet suburban close with his wife Anne. He does his best to "organise" the leisure time of all of the other inhabitants of the close, running umpteen societies and doing "good works".
Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 1,344
46. 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
47. Father Ted (1995–1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Three misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.
Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Votes: 43,778
48. Fawlty Towers (1975–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Hotel owner Basil Fawlty's incompetence, short fuse, and arrogance form a combination that ensures accidents and trouble are never far away.
Stars: John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth
Votes: 100,115
49. Freddie Starr (1993–1994)
Comedy
A series of sketches, stage comedy and music with Freddie Starr and special guests. Despite decent ratings for the show, Freddie himself stated that: "I felt the whole concept was wrong."
Stars: Freddie Starr, Graham Crowden, Derek Deadman, Les Dennis
Votes: 5
50. French and Saunders (1987–2017)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders satirically present aspects of British life, films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction.
Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 3,746
51. French Fields (1989–1991)
30 min | Comedy
The British family from "Fresh Fields" (1984) move to France. The episodes revolve around their adjustment to and difficulties dealing with French culture. Much humour is also derived from ... See full summary »
Stars: Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Pamela Salem, Valerie Lush
Votes: 222
52. Game for a Laugh (1981–1985)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Jeremy Beadle, Matthew Kelly, Henry Kelly, Sarah Kennedy
Votes: 62
53. Cooper, Just Like That (1978)
25 min | Comedy
'Tragic magic' rules in this six-part series from 1978, which saw Tommy Cooper at the height of his fame.
Stars: Tommy Cooper, Sisters Duane, Ken Wilson, Eddie Davies
Votes: 24
54. George & Mildred (1976–1979)
30 min | Comedy
George and Mildred Roper have just moved into a middle-class neighborhood.
Stars: Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy, Norman Eshley, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 1,717
55. 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
56. Get Some In! (1975–1978)
30 min | Comedy
1955 called up into R.A.F. a group of young men find it hard to cope,especially with a corporal who is unhappy and takes it out on them.
Stars: Tony Selby, Gerard Ryder, David Janson, Brian Pettifer
Votes: 257
57. Going Straight (1978)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Following his release from Slade prison, Fletcher tries to stick to the straight and narrow, but it isn't easy.
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Patricia Brake, Richard Beckinsale, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Votes: 1,297
58. The Good Life (1975–1978)
28 min | Comedy
Tom Good quits the rat race, and with wife Barbara turns the garden of their Surbiton house into a smallholding. Their neighbours, snobbish Margo Leadbetter and her conventional husband Jerry, feel variously amused, offended and impressed.
Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 4,017
59. Happy Ever After (1974–1979)
30 min | Comedy
Terry and June Fletcher are a middle-aged, middle-class couple who find themselves alone when their adult daughters Susan and Debbie leave home. But they're not along for long before Aunt ... See full summary »
Stars: Terry Scott, June Whitfield, Beryl Cooke, Caroline Whitaker
Votes: 89
60. 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
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. 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
63. Harry Worth (1966–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Harry Worth, Mary Jordan, Dudley Foster, Norman Bird
Votes: 23
64. My Name Is Harry Worth (1974)
30 min | Comedy
The trials and tribulations of a forgetful, and sometimes confusing, door to door brush salesman.
Stars: Harry Worth, Lally Bowers, Reginald Marsh, James Appleby
Votes: 30
65. Thirty Minutes Worth (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Harry Worth, Tim Wylton, Trevor Bannister, Bruce Carstairs
Votes: 12
66. And There's More (1985–1988)
60 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedy and sketches with Jimmy Cricket and friends.
Stars: Jimmy Cricket, Hazel O'Connor, Rory Bremner, Hi Ching
67. Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–2016)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
British sitcom in which an unhappily married man discovers he can time travel back to 1940s war-torn London where he masquerades as an MI5 agent and part-time songwriter whilst courting the local barmaid.
Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Victor McGuire, Christopher Ettridge, Elizabeth Carling
Votes: 3,334
68. Big Impression (1999– )
20 min | Comedy
A group of regulars on this show perform sparring impressions of celebrities.
Stars: Alistair McGowan, Ronni Ancona, Julian Dutton, Jan Ravens
Votes: 80
69. Grandad (1979–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Children's comedy serial. Clive Dunn plays a caretaker in a community hall and has a large (unseen) dog called Nero.
Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill
Votes: 47
70. Commercial Breakdown (1989–2008)
30 min | Comedy
A comedienne looks at amusing TV commercials.
Stars: Jim Davidson, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Jon Culshaw
Votes: 68
71. Hale and Pace (1986–1998)
30 min | Comedy
Hale and Pace is a sketch-based British comedy show. The terms "Good Taste" and "Politically Correct" are obviously totally unknown to the writers.
Stars: Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Melanie Kilburn, Regina Freedman
Votes: 590
72. Cryer's Crackers (1994– )
25 min | Game-Show
A quiz based around footage from the regional TV archives.
Stars: Barry Cryer, Richard Whiteley, Duggie Brown, Norman Collier
73. Give us a Break (1983–1984)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
A Wheeler dealer likeable rogue gets lumbered with his girlfriends younger brother who's come down from Liverpool to London. After initially finding the lad and the task of looking after ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Paul McGann, Shirin Taylor, David Daker
Votes: 57
74. Jokers Wild (1969–1974)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A weekly comedy panel show in which two teams of three comedians each play for points by telling jokes on a subject chosen by the host. While a comedian was telling a joke, a member of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Barry Cryer, Les Dawson, Ray Martine, Ted Ray
Votes: 49
75. Just Jimmy (1964–1968)
30 min | Family, Comedy
TV adaptation of the long running BBC radio show (on the old Light program from 1959 - 1972, 280 episodes) with 'Jimmy Clitheroe' as the naughty schoolboy Jimmy.
Stars: Jimmy Clitheroe, Mollie Sugden, Danny Ross, Tony Melody
Votes: 13
76. Just a Minute (1969 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A panel of three celebrities are given a subject on which they have to speak for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Director: Bill Stewart | Stars: Nicholas Parsons, Clement Freud, Sheila Hancock, Kenneth Williams
77. 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
78. Not on Your Nellie (1974–1975)
30 min | Comedy
Nellie Pickersgill moves to London to take over her ailing father's Chelsea pub.
Stars: Leo Dolan, Roger Howlett, Hylda Baker, David Rayner
Votes: 100
79. Harry Enfield and Chums (1994–1999)
40 min | Comedy
The 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.
Stars: Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse, Louisa Rix
Votes: 3,452
80. The Bounder (1982–1983)
30 min | Comedy
Upon being released from prison, ex-con Howard Booth comes to live with his sister Mary disrupting her calm life with her cynical, uptight husband, Trevor.
Stars: Peter Bowles, George Cole, Isla Blair, Rosalind Ayres
Votes: 95
81. The Lenny Henry Show (1987–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Vas Blackwood, Michael Mears, Gina McKee
Votes: 118
82. The Les Dawson Show (1978–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
A variety show hosted by Les Dawson featuring sketch comedy, as well as stand-up comedy, guest appearances, dance numbers, and musical performances.
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, The Roly Polys, Alyn Ainsworth
Votes: 31
83. The Management (1988)
25 min
Ron and Ron inherit a London nightclub from their late uncle Albert. They rename the club "The Management Club" and have high hopes for success.
Stars: Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Bryan Pringle, Serena Evans
Votes: 24
84. The Other 'Arf (1980–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Rich politician Charles Latimer falls in love with working-class model Lorraine Watts, who has fallen for him.
Stars: Lorraine Chase, John Standing, John Cater, James Villiers
Votes: 17
86. Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband.
Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes, Judy Cornwell
Votes: 17,865
87. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.
Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, Hayden Rorke
Votes: 17,444
88. In Sickness and in Health (1985–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Alf and Else are getting old, Rita's left home, Else's confined to a wheelchair. Alf must now do battle with the Social Security system.
Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Arthur English, Ken Campbell
Votes: 727
89. Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988)
60 min | Comedy
Comic goings-on in this series. Ted's the camp comic but is always on the lookout for a way to make money. Gladys has her eye on the boss, and Peggy wants to swap her mop and cleaner's outfit for a 'yellow coat.'
Stars: Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness
Votes: 1,873
90. The Fast Show (1994–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
UK comedy sketch show depicting most forms of stereotypical British society.
Stars: Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, Simon Day
Votes: 5,226
91. Game-On (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of three twenty-something flatmates, bound together by circumstance. Mandy is sexually active, Martin is sexually inactive, and their troubled landlord Matthew never leaves the flat.
Stars: Matthew Cottle, Samantha Womack, Neil Stuke, Tracy Keating
Votes: 2,561
92. Doctor Down Under (1979)
25 min | Comedy
When Dr. Duncan Waring and Dr. Dick Stuart-Clark find positions at St. Barnabas Hospital in Sydney, they find that life in an Australian hospital is not much different to life in an English hospital.
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, John Derum, Frank Wilson
Votes: 54
93. Don't Drink the Water (1974–1975)
30 min | Comedy
This short-lived sequel to On the Buses (1969) saw Blakey move to Spain with his sister.
Stars: Stephen Lewis, Pat Coombs, Derek Griffiths, Frank Coda
Votes: 111
94. Look, Mike Yarwood! (1971–1976)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Mike Yarwood, Peter Noone, Adrienne Posta, The Ladybirds
Votes: 15
95. ...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
96. Rory Bremner, Who Else? (1993–1998)
45 min | Comedy
Award-winning, satirical comedy sketch show in which Rory Bremner and other leading British impressionists lampoon leading figures from the worlds of politics, sport and popular culture.
Stars: Rory Bremner, Frances Barber, John Bird, John Fortune
Votes: 10
97. The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Comedy, Talk-Show
An arrogant Australian TV host who mocks celebrity guests and abuses her sidekick Madge in a series of comedic talk show parodies.
Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Jeffrey Archer
Votes: 270
98. The Frost Report (1966–1967)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy show written and staring various comedy pioneers including comedians who would go on to form the Two Ronnies and Monty Python.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese
Votes: 80
99. Colin's Sandwich (1988–1989)
30 min | Comedy
Struggling writer Colin has the unenviable daytime job of listening to the complaints of the public using British Railways.
Stars: Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Tony Haase, Mike Grady
Votes: 145
100. The Stanley Baxter Show (1963–1971)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Stanley Baxter, BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra, Victor Carin, Denise Coffey
Votes: 21
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