TV Comedy
Television comedy had a presence from the earliest days of broadcasting. The situation comedy, or sitcom, has been the most common, successful and culturally significant type of television comedy. As the name suggests, these programs feature recurring characters placed in humourous situations. Since the early 1950s with "I Love Lucy" in the US and "Hancock's Half Hour" in Britain, sitcoms have always had a special place in the hearts of viewers and gathered highly devoted followers, as the familar characters often become beloved. Below you may scroll though time to your fondly remembered telly programs. For Alice's motherlode of Television, stay with "Television Shows".
Pictured: Ricky Gervais as The Brentster in the BBC's brilliant 'The Office'.
The Venture Bros: Season 3 (2008)
8.5/10
Dig deeper into the world of Venture with Season 3, a rich tapestry of past and present, cause and effect, unitards and bodystockings. Witness the gen... Read more
The Very Best of Ronnie Barker (2008)
Starring: Bernard Cribbins, Eric Sykes, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett
In this hilarious programme we revisit some of Ronnie Barker's funniest moments from an illustrious career that has made him one of Britain's best lov... Read more
The Very Best of Steptoe and Son: Volume 2 (2002)
Starring: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett
More vintage comedy from Shepherds Bush with 'Arold an' Albert, the world's most famous rag and bone men. Five episodes; "Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstai... Read more
The Vicar of Dibley: A Holy Wholly Happy Ending (2007)
8/10
Director: Ed Bye
Starring: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, Emma Chambers, James Fleet, John Bluthal, Trevor Pea...
Dawn French dons her cassock and collar for the last time in these two final episodes of the long-running, popular BBC series. In 'The Handsome Stran... Read more
The Vicar of Dibley: Series 2 (2000)
8/10
Director: Richard Curtis
Starring: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, John Bluthal, Emma Chambers, James Fleet, Roger Lloy...
The divine Dawn French returns as the most irreverent reverend in Richard Curtis's heavenly, Emmy-winning comedy. In Series Two, romance is in the air... Read more
The Vicar of Dibley: The Specials (2005)
8/10
Director: Martin Dennis
Starring: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, John Bluthal, Emma Chambers, James Fleet, Roger Lloy...
Dawn French heads the top 'quirky yokel' ensemble of this long-running series, in the safe comedy hands of writer Richard Curtis ('Four Weddings and a... Read more
The Weird Al Show: The Complete Series (1997)
7.6/10
Director: Peyton Reed, Keith Alcorn
Starring: Brian Haley, Paula Jai Parker, Judy Tenuta, Weird Al Yankovic, etc ...
Originally scheduled for Saturday morning television, this bizarre series takes a leaf out of Pee-Wee Herman's book with its zany characters and demen... Read more
The White Lotus: Season 1 (2021)
7.6/10
Starring: Jennifer Coolidge
Set in a tropical resort, it follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week. Read more
The Worst Week of My Life: Series 1 (2004)
8/10
Director: Dan Zeff
Starring: Sarah Alexander, Janine Duvitski, Ben Miller, Emma Pierson, Alison Steadman, Geo...
This entertaining comedy series from the BBC follows the bumbling Howard as he lurches from one appallingly embarrassing disaster to the next in the w... Read more
The Worst Week of My Life: Series 2 (2005)
8/10
Starring: Ben Miller, Sarah Alexander, Alison Steadman
Having finally made it down the aisle after the worst week of his life it seems like things are finally going well for Howard. He and Mel are about to... Read more