I have quite a few favorites, but Black Adder would have to top the list. What shows do I need to make sure to include for my viewing pleasure (comments on Black Adder are also welcome).
2006-07-14 16:26:57 · 18 answers · asked by You'll Never Outfox the Fox 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Black Adder is hillarious (all five versions)
Like anything else, there are some great and terrible British comedies.
I would put Faulty Towers at the top of my list. John Cleese only did 12 episodes over 3 years (he wanted them to be perfect, and they are amazing - and he didn't have any more stories to tell so he stopped).
Are You Being Served is a lot of fun, although it does show its age.
Certainly Monty Python is a classic.
If you would like something a little different, try a show called Ballykissangel. Its about a new British Priest who comes to an Irish parish. Its very well acted, and very well done. Not a sitcom, but a wonderful slice of life program with a lot of Irish humor.
Oh if you want silliness - Red Dwarf - Where else would you get a cat that has mutated into a combination of James Brown and Cat?
2006-07-14 17:35:27 · answer #1 · answered by James R 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I love Britcoms. I grew up watching those of the 1970s and 1980s and still watch "Are you being served?" I think they're just hilarious, and well written. I watch way more British comedy than I do American comedy.
2006-07-14 17:05:00 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorites are Keeping up Appearances, As Time Goes By and My Hero.
2006-07-15 13:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Amy W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. bean is alright but the best of the best is....
and now for something completely different
It's monty pythons flying circus
2006-07-14 16:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by ostrom57 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite of all time is Benny Hill. He was silly and hilarious. Next is Monty Python. Their iconoclastic irreverence is noteworthy.
2006-07-14 16:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Splendid indeed! It's like playing a game of Terry Pratchett's Discworld but without all that silly interaction nonsense going on so you can just sit and watch them do stupid things without having to point-and-click on their bloody little bums to make them speak. ;)
2006-07-14 16:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my favs are Ab FAb, Monty Python, Fawlty Towers, Are you being Served, and Benny Hill.
When i need a good laugh, i turn to these shows.
I used to watch Lenny Henry but cant find him any more--he was GREAT !
2006-07-14 16:33:34 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does Stewie Griffin count? If yes, then freaking hilarious...
2006-07-14 16:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by trafficer21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brittish comedy is hilarious!!! Especially the pranks :D
2006-07-14 16:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by whetherwoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT !! So much better than the vulgar "humor" of American TV. It's not comedy of you have to swear to get a laugh.
2006-07-14 16:36:57 · answer #10 · answered by braingamer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋