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:: The Essential Classic British Comedy List ::
The New Statesman Complete Box Set - Series 1 to 4 [DVD] [1987]The New Statesman Complete Box Set - Series 1 to 4 [DVD] [1987]
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Undoubtedly the greatest political comedy ever written. Think a cross between 'Yes, Minister', 'Blackadder' and 'Bottom' and you have the right idea. A masterpiece and only £15 for the lot. Excellent.
Hancock: The Best Of Hancock [DVD]Hancock: The Best Of Hancock [DVD]
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A selection of the best episodes from the greatest British comedian of all time. Tony was a depressed, disturbed and underrated genious. Hilarious and occasionally moving stuff.
Rising Damp: The Works [DVD] [1974]Rising Damp: The Works [DVD] [1974]
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Truly brilliant. Leonard Rossiter was a legend in British comedy and theatre and it shows here. The relationships between Rigsby, Miss Jones and Phillip were superb. Essential, really.
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin : The Complete BBC Series Collection [1976] [DVD]The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin : The Complete BBC Series Collection [1976] [DVD]
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Rossiter's other masterpiece is equally amazing. The story of one man's sink into depression and eventual 'suicide' has never been portrayed so brilliantly.
The Complete Blackadder - All Four Series [DVD]The Complete Blackadder - All Four Series [DVD]
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What can one say about this that hasn't already been said? Masterful. Buy it.
Fawlty Towers - Series 1 & 2 [1975] [DVD]Fawlty Towers - Series 1 & 2 [1975] [DVD]
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Often hailed as the greatest comedy of all time. That isn't far from the truth. 12 episodes of pure brilliance.
The Office - Complete Series One & Two [2001] [DVD]The Office - Complete Series One & Two [2001] [DVD]
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The fact that this is now being mentioned in the same manner as the above only proves it's legendary status. The greatest comedy of the past decade? Easy.
Yes Minister: The Complete Collection/Yes, Prime Minister: The Complete Collection [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Yes Minister: The Complete Collection/Yes, Prime Minister: The Complete Collection [DVD] [1980] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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The two most loved satirical comedies of all time packaged together for £50? Just buy it. You know how brilliant this one is already, don't you?
Men Behaving Badly - Series 1 To 6 [1992] [DVD]Men Behaving Badly - Series 1 To 6 [1992] [DVD]
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A phenomenal success during the 90s, originally produced for ITV and then subsequently bought by the BBC, it showcased the lives on two on and off couples who drank beer and watched telly. Novel.