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Now let’s see what the best UK sitcom of all time is!!!

323 replies

BabyGirl66 · 18/04/2020 14:25

So we have established that Mrs Browns Boys is definitely the worst UK sitcom of all time, but now it’s time to flip it around and see what people think of as the best UK sitcom of all time.

Same rules as before (and yes, for the purpose of this thread Ireland does count). Looking forward to seeing what people’s suggestions are

and yes I will do results again at the end!!

OP posts:
WingBingo · 18/04/2020 18:34

Only fools and horses.

Bubbletrouble43 · 18/04/2020 18:35

Oh feck I forgot father Ted
Brilliant

derxa · 18/04/2020 18:35

Still Game
Father Ted
One Foot In The Grave
Dad's Army
Fawlty Towers
Outnumbered
The Likely Lads

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MigginsMs · 18/04/2020 18:42

Oh I forgot Friday Night Dinner and Gavin and Stacey!

Tidy.

Baboutheocelot · 18/04/2020 18:49

Peep show
The thick of it
The royale family
Red dwarf
Blackadder

camsie · 18/04/2020 18:53

Father Ted is Irish, as is Mrs Brown's Boys! Confused

Babyshambler · 18/04/2020 18:53

Extras
The Inbetweeners
Fawlty Towers
Only Fools

BabyGirl66 · 18/04/2020 18:58

Yes, I will allow Sketch shows. This is mainly because 2 of my nominations on the last thread where technically sketch shows (Catherine Tate and Horrible Histories). So if you want to include a sketch show you can Smile

OP posts:
Lemonandlime123 · 18/04/2020 18:59

Love Peep Show!

FurryDogMother · 18/04/2020 19:00

Absolutely Fabulous has only had one mention so far?
Father Ted (which isn't a UK sitcom, of course)

stuckindoors77 · 18/04/2020 19:00

Blackadder
Dinner ladies
Yes (Prime)minister
Vicar of Dibley
Absolutely fabulous
Red Dwarf

I'm loving this thread for some light viewing over the next few weeks Grin

Grumpbum123 · 18/04/2020 19:01

Gavin and Stacey

TwistyHair · 18/04/2020 19:01

Oh yeah Spaced!

MrsFruitcake · 18/04/2020 19:01

The Detectorists - has it all, warmth, gentle humour and great characters and actors.

I'm also fond of Extras.

Pudding51 · 18/04/2020 19:03

The royle family
Ab fab
Monty pythons flying circus
Butterflies
Men behaving badly
Acorns antiques

Matildatoldsuchdreadfullies · 18/04/2020 19:05

Yes Minister.

If I post this a few more times, does it get more votes - or is that electoral fraud?

I’m adding The Piglet Files - because silly as it was, it made me laugh till I felt sick.

DGRossetti · 18/04/2020 19:06

166 posts and no Goodies ?

Sketch shows lets in Monty Python and Goodness Gracious Me ?

JayAlfredPrufrock · 18/04/2020 19:14

But they are of their time.

The Liver Birds was brilliant.

Love Dinner ladies
Mum
Detectorists
Ab Fab
Dad’s Army
Yes Minister.

SquatBetty · 18/04/2020 19:16

Fawlty Towers
The Office
Detectorists

Vicliz24 · 18/04/2020 19:27

Father Ted
The New Statesman
Ab Fab ( at the time )
Butterflies

U2HasTheEdge · 18/04/2020 19:30

Only Fools and Horses
Gavin and Stacey
Birds of a Feather
Ab Fab
One Foot in the Grave

amusedbush · 18/04/2020 19:32

Peep Show
The Royle Family
Father Ted
Extras

derxa · 18/04/2020 19:33

OK Sketch shows
Catherine Tate
The Fast Show
Little Britain (hated on here- especially liked the diet woman 'Dust'!)

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 18/04/2020 19:36

If I can include radio comedy, I’d second Cabin Pressure, and add Old Harry’s Game.

EdwinaMay · 18/04/2020 19:37

Blackadder