Britain's Best Sitcom
Britain's Best Sitcom was a poll conducted in 2004 by the BBC, to identify the United Kingdom's best sitcom. Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite by phone, text message and on the web. The top ten went forward to a final round of voting. Ten, one hour long programmes were made before the final round, each about one of the Top 10, the programmes consisting of a celebrity speaking on behalf of their chosen sitcom as well as interviews with the stars and people that made it. Each of these programmes consisted of the celebrity advocating the sitcom giving a list of reasons as to why viewers should vote for the sitcom being advocated, as well as featuring plugs from other famous fans of each sitcom. Jonathan Ross hosted the countdown show.
Cast: Jonathan Ross
Season 1
12 episodes
1. The LaunchThis is the search for the best situation comedy made by the BBC. We go down from #50-#11. From ""My Family"", ""Goodnight Sweetheart"", ""Hancock"" and many more. We then find out the final 10, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, The Good Life, Open all Hours, The Vicar of Dibley, Yes Minister, Porridge, One Foot in the Grave, Dad's Army and Blackadder. Over the next 10 weeks, we vote for the winnner.CC2 h 56 minJan 10, 2004
2. BlackadderJohn Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.CC1 h 1 minJan 17, 2004
3. Fawlty TowersJack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.CC1 h 1 minJan 24, 2004
4. The Good LifeUlrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.CC59minJan 31, 2004
5. Yes MinisterArmando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.CC59minFeb 7, 2004
6. One Foot In The GraveRowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.CC59minFeb 14, 2004
7. PorridgeJohnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.CCFeb 21, 2004
8. Only Fools And HorsesDavid Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.CC59minFeb 28, 2004
9. Open All HoursClarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.CC58minMar 6, 2004
10. The Vicar Of DibleyCarol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.CC1 h 0 minMar 13, 2004
11. Dad's ArmyPhill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.CC1 h 0 minMar 20, 2004- 12. Live FinalAfter weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!CC2 h 58 minMar 27, 2004
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Britain's Best Sitcom
Britain's Best Sitcom was a poll conducted in 2004 by the BBC, to identify the United Kingdom's best sitcom. Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite by phone, text message and on the web. The top ten went forward to a final round of voting. Ten, one hour long programmes were made before the final round, each about one of the Top 10, the programmes consisting of a celebrity speaking on behalf of their chosen sitcom as well as interviews with the stars and people that made it. Each of these programmes consisted of the celebrity advocating the sitcom giving a list of reasons as to why viewers should vote for the sitcom being advocated, as well as featuring plugs from other famous fans of each sitcom. Jonathan Ross hosted the countdown show.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Jonathan Ross
- Studio
- BBC Manchester
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
