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Best of British Comedy
The Good Life - Complete [1975]The Good Life - Complete [1975]
A brilliant gem of a show. Top actors for every part and extremely well-written scripts make this series stand out forever. The shining star in the great comedy sky.
Fawlty Towers : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 Box Set [1975]Fawlty Towers : Complete BBC Series 1 & 2 Box Set [1975]
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A right-out classic. Every episode has moments which will have you rolling over the floor with laughter. Best career performance by John Cleese.
Blackadder: Complete Collection - BBC Series 1-4 & The SpecialsBlackadder: Complete Collection - BBC Series 1-4 & The Specials
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Cunningly written, these period pieces will lighten up many a dark evening. British comedy at its best with a string of superb actors and not a single weak episode in sight.
You Rang M' Lord - Series 1You Rang M' Lord - Series 1
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The whole series is excellent, although it tends to repeat itself in later series. Best writing ever done by Richard Croft (of Allo Allo fame). Paul Shane and Jeffrey Holland are glorious.
Yes Minister - Series 1-3 Complete [1980]Yes Minister - Series 1-3 Complete [1980]
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Yet another diamond in the crown of great sitcoms. Paul Eddington andNigel Hawthorne strike up a sparkling parnership which continued in the equally good 'Yes Prime Minister'
Men Behaving Badly - Series 1 To 6 [1992]Men Behaving Badly - Series 1 To 6 [1992]
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Lad culture at its best.
Red Dwarf: Just The Shows (Vol. 1) (Series 1-4) [1988]Red Dwarf: Just The Shows (Vol. 1) (Series 1-4) [1988]
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Glorious sci-fi spoof with a brilliant Chris Barrie.
Chef - Series 1Chef - Series 1
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Lenny Henry's best-ever performance in a carefully-nurtured little cutie of a series. Series 2 is equally good, although series 3, unfortunately, is a 24-carat stinker.
To The Manor Born : Complete BBC Series 1-3 Box Set [1979]To The Manor Born : Complete BBC Series 1-3 Box Set [1979]
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Penelope Keith proves she's the best comic actress in the UK.
2 Point 4 Children - Series 1 To 3 [1991]2 Point 4 Children - Series 1 To 3 [1991]
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Basically very good. RIP Gary Olsen.
Game On: Complete Series 1 - 3Game On: Complete Series 1 - 3
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Occasionally repetitive, this series will have you glued to the television set, not in the least for the ever-adorable Samantha Janus
One Foot In The Grave - Series 1 - Complete Collection [1990]One Foot In The Grave - Series 1 - Complete Collection [1990]
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Grumpy old Victor Meldrew is as hilarious as ever. Very well-written sitcom.
The New Statesman Complete Box Set - Series 1 to 4 [1987]The New Statesman Complete Box Set - Series 1 to 4 [1987]
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Rik Mayall starts as a loudmouth, sex-crazed MP. Definitely not one for the kids, and better steer clear of it when you're a Tory.
Absolutely Fabulous - Series 1 - Complete [1992]Absolutely Fabulous - Series 1 - Complete [1992]
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Great fun for 2 series. After that, it all went downhill.
My Family - Series 1 - Complete [2000]My Family - Series 1 - Complete [2000]
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Excellent comedy about a chaotic dentist's family. Kris Marshall is outstanding.
Only Fools And Horses - Complete Only Fools And Horses - The Series And SpecialsOnly Fools And Horses - Complete Only Fools And Horses - The Series And Specials
Nice, gentle and very British. David Jason makes up for some weak scripts.
Waiting For God - Series 1Waiting For God - Series 1
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Makes you wanna go old in no time!
Coupling: The Complete Seasons 1-4 [2000] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Coupling: The Complete Seasons 1-4 [2000] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Superb comedy. One to watch when you reach thirty (or have reached it already!)
The Royle Family - Series 1-3 Box SetThe Royle Family - Series 1-3 Box Set by Caroline Aherne
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Sometimes quite gritty and raw, this is definitely a must-watch show, though.
Are You Being Served? - Series 1 And PilotAre You Being Served? - Series 1 And Pilot
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Classic carry-on style humour. Fab characters.
The Office : Complete BBC Box Set - Series 1 & 2 Plus The Christmas Specials (4 Disc Box Set) [2001]The Office : Complete BBC Box Set - Series 1 & 2 Plus The Christmas Specials (4 Disc Box Set) [2001]
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Grotesque but ultimately satisfying.
Ever Decreasing Circles - The Complete SeriesEver Decreasing Circles - The Complete Series
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Although not as good as the Good life, this is still vintage Richard Briers
On The Buses - Series 1On The Buses - Series 1
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No list of great comedy is complete without the adventures of these likely lads.
Oh Doctor Beeching: Complete BBC Series 1 [1995]Oh Doctor Beeching: Complete BBC Series 1 [1995]
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Gentle, nice and reminiscent of an altogether better era.
George And Mildred - The Complete First SeriesGeorge And Mildred - The Complete First Series
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No list would complete without this bickering duo.