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'.
American Dad!: Volume 2 (2005)
7.4/10
Starring: Voices Of, Seth MacFarlane, Scott Grimes, Wendy Schaal, Rachael MacFarlane
The psychotically patriotic Stan and his brood return with the second half of the first season, and a bit more. Situations played for comedy include... Read more
American Dad!: Volume 3 (2006)
7.4/10
Starring: (Voices of) , Seth MacFarlane, Rachael MacFarlane, Seth Green, Scott Grimes, Wen...
C.I.A. weapons expert Stan Smith is back, keeping the homeland secure while alienating his family and terrorising his neighbours in the process. Wheth... Read more
American Dad!: Volume 4 (2007)
7.4/10
Starring: Seth Green, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Seth MacFarlane
'American Dad!' from 'Family Guy' creator, Seth MacFarlane, is the animated story of Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantly on the alert... Read more
An Audience with Dame Edna (1988)
7.9/10
Director: Alasdair Macmillan
Starring: Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries donned the pink wig and horn rims three times for the English series 'An Audience With...' sharing the views of his mega-star Australi... Read more
An Audience with Kenneth Williams (1983)
8.5/10
Director: Alasdair Macmillan
Starring: Kenneth Williams
"...And may I say what an honour it is for you to have me". Sit back and enjoy as Kenneth Williams takes a witty and enthralling look at his career in... Read more
An Audience with Peter Ustinov (1988)
8.4/10
Director: Alasdair Macmillan
Starring: Peter Ustinov
Although appearing in over 100 film and television productions, Peter Ustinov is best remembered for his portrayal of Hercule Poirot in 6 Agatha Chris... Read more
An Audience With Victoria Wood (1988)
8.2/10
Starring: Victoria Wood
The incomparable Victoria Wood is the star of this special show that won two 1989 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards. Before a celebrity... Read more
An Idiot Abroad (2010)
8.3/10
Starring: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington
In this hilarious hit series, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant send their friend Karl Pilkington around the world - against his will. Karl thinks he... Read more
And Mother Makes Three: The Complete Series (1971)
7.3/10
Starring: Wendy Craig, Julie Dawn Cole
Sally Harrison is a harassed, well-meaning but scatterbrained young widow doing her best to bring up two boisterous sons. Read more
Angry Boys (2011)
7.8/10
Director: Chris Lilley
Starring: Chris Lilley, Deborah Jones, Greg Fairall
A mockumentary exploring the issues faced by young males in the 21st century - their influences, their pressures, their dreams and ambitions. Read more