Shows like Fawlty Towers?

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I recently finished watching all 12 episodes of Fawlty Towers and absolutely loved them! I had been hesitant to watch them because I had already tried Monty Python (both Holy Grail and Flying Circus short sketches) before and didn't like it, so I had thought FT would be similar.

What other classic shows involving simple, witty, family-friendly humour would you recommend for someone who loved FT but not MP? (I did like Mr Bean as well, both the show and the films.)

Some mother's do ave em

The Brittas empire

The good life

Hi de hi

I really like 'Only When I Laugh', which I think is from exactly the same era. It's more mildly humorous than Laugh Out Loud, and very 'of its time' in terms of women and ethnic minorities, but if you can see past that it's quite entertaining - 3 hypochondriacs in a hospital ward making each other worse.

To The Manor Born is good if you don't mind all the references to fox hunting and pheasant shooting and stuff. Again, mildly humorous not laugh out loud.

John Cleese was in a film called 'Clockwise' which is quite good. Again, mildly humorous!

I can't think of anything from this era which is really hilarious, apart from Fawlty Towers. A couple of Monty Python sketches are brilliant though! You ABVU if you don't enjoy these:

Blackadder

Father Ted!

@AdamRyan

Blackadder

Although tbh I wouldn't bother with the first series

Keeping up appearances

Only fools and horses!

Father Ted sprung to mind, not sure about the family friendly aspect though!! I've been re watching The Vicar of Dibley recently and I still find it very funny, that might fit the bill.

Definitely The Good Life! And yes Father Ted. Also Vicar of Dibley.

@AdamRyan Aww, I actually like the first series! It's very different from the others but still has its charm. I love his mother waking him with a gentle 'Did you want to go to the battle this morning?'!

Miranda
Vicar of Dibley

Blackadder is one of my all time favourite shows (minus series 1), but if you’re looking for ‘family friendly’, I’d avoid ‘Beer’ in series 2 (comedy breasts, turnips shaped like thingees, pixies in places, and Miriam Margolyes (need I say more?!)).

Are you being served?
Dad's Army.

One Foot in the Grave

Clockwise

Yes Minister (sadly still relevant)

Porridge.

Dinnerladies.

Some great ones listed. I'd add Open All Hours and Butterflies.

If I could only watch one comedy series again it would be hard to choose between Blackadder and Father Ted.

The Likely Lads.

Another comedy series I love, but not many people I know watched it, is Third Rock from The Sun. We have the box set and rewatch it every couple of years. Great cast and very clever. John Cleese is in one season too!

@HoneyItIsntGoodLuck

Blackadder is one of my all time favourite shows (minus series 1), but if you’re looking for ‘family friendly’, I’d avoid ‘Beer’ in series 2 (comedy breasts, turnips shaped like thingees, pixies in places, and Miriam Margolyes (need I say more?!)).

Beer is my favourite

My family - love it
Vicar of dibley
Porridge
Only fools and horses

@RaininSummer

Porridge.

Yep deffo Porridge. Its bloody brilliant and hilarious.

And if you're gonna watch Blackadder it's gotta be the series with Queen Elizabeth.

@HoneyItIsntGoodLuck

Blackadder is one of my all time favourite shows (minus series 1), but if you’re looking for ‘family friendly’, I’d avoid ‘Beer’ in series 2 (comedy breasts, turnips shaped like thingees, pixies in places, and Miriam Margolyes (need I say more?!)).

good memories!