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Nov 21, 2018 · As a means of putting together a guide to the finest telly the Brits have to offer, Vulture has compiled what we consider to be 25 of the best comedies that have premiered since Basil Fawlty’s...
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- 'Derry Girls' Derry Girls chronicles the lives of a group of teenage girls in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, during the final years of the Troubles. Their stories play out against a backdrop of political turmoil and social tension, and the series weaves in archival footage of real events.
- 'Here We Go' This BBC sitcom follows the quirky Jessop family as they bumble from one set of shenanigans to the next, all shown from the perspective of son Sam's (Jack Christou) video camera.
- 'Starstruck' Starstruck is a rom-com created by New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo. Matafeo stars as a young woman living in London who has a one-night stand with a man (Nikesh Patel) she later learns is a famous actor.
- 'The Outlaws' The Outlaws is a crime comedy co-created by gang-member-turned-filmmaker Elgin James and Stephen Merchant, a veteran of British comedy. Merchant worked with Ricky Gervais on the British Office and Extras, and most recently played real-life serial killer Stephen Port in Four Lives.
- 198 votes. Ghosts. As a delightful paranormal romp, Ghosts boasts a talented ensemble cast that brings life, or rather afterlife, to an array of quirky characters.
- 28 votes. Motherland. A wickedly funny and all-too-true portrayal of navigating parenthood, Motherland dives into the chaos of life with kids, tackling school runs, playdates, and frenemies.
- 174 votes. Not Going Out. A staple of British comedy, Not Going Out showcases the hilarious exploits of eternal slacker Lee (Lee Mack) and his resilient roommate Lucy (Sally Bretton).
- 70 votes. Plebs. Set in ancient Rome, Plebs takes viewers on a hilarious trip through history, with actors Tom Rosenthal, Ryan Sampson, and Jon Pointing providing a refreshing modern twist as the titular underdogs.
- Fawlty Towers. John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth. 1,605 votes. Delving into the chaotic world of a seaside hotel, this British sitcom thrives on the comedic misadventures of its eccentric proprietor and his long-suffering staff.
- Blackadder. Rowan Atkinson, Brian Blessed, Elspet Gray. 1,250 votes. This British historical sitcom revolves around the cunning and sardonic protagonist, Edmund Blackadder, as he navigates his way through various eras of history with the help of his dimwitted sidekick, Baldrick.
- Only Fools and Horses. David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield. 1,260 votes. This British sitcom follows the lives of two ambitious, yet hapless brothers as they strive to achieve their dreams of becoming millionaires through various get-rich-quick schemes.
- Monty Python's Flying Circus. John Cleese, Terry Jones, Graham Chapman. 1,166 votes. This groundbreaking British sketch comedy series, led by an ensemble cast including John Cleese, Michael Palin, and Eric Idle, delves into the absurd and satirical with a unique blend of wit and slapstick humor.
- Peep Show. Tell me, who is the greatest British comedy character of the 21 century, and why is it Super Hans? Matt King’s stringy counter-culture hedonist is just one of flat-share comedy Peep Show’s many highlights.
- Fleabag. There’s a reason why this show created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge adapted from her play of the same name won multiple awards (and tops this list).
- Derry Girls. Lisa McGee’s 1990s-set Northern Irish sitcom is an energetic blast of nostalgia and comedic joy about five 16-year-old schoolfriends in Derry.
- The Office. A list of the comedy series influenced by Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais’ The Office would be almost as long as this one. At least a few on this list – W1A, This Country and People Just Do Nothing, maybe even Detectorists in a roundabout way – probably wouldn’t have happened without it, and that’s not to mention all the US comedies that owe their existence to the workplace mockumentary, from Parks & Rec to Party Down, of course, the long-running American remake.
Apr 13, 2020 · Mundane workplace comedies, bleak coming-of-age tales, a bunch of Simon Pegg and Ricky Gervais — this list has it all. Here are the best British imports streaming right now. BBC.
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Apr 6, 2022 · These are the best British comedy shows to watch now, including Derry Girls, Motherland, and Sex Education.
