A sitcom so smart, so packed with laughs and so, well mad, that it defies belief.

An uncoventional choice perhaps, but this is one of the very few murder mystery shows that leaves me guessing and or caring up until the end.

The best cop show ever; superior, even, to current critical darling 'The Wire' (which is written by the author of the book that inspired Homicide).

Extras is widley under-rated, but Brent is still the boss.

Brass Eye was more contversial, Nathan Barley was more niche (if that's a good thing), but this remains the ultimate Chris Morris show. Armando 'The Thick of It' Iannucci's input doesn't hurt either.

Robbie Coltrane has got to be one of the only people to turn out to be better as an actor than they were asa comedian (and he was a great comedian). How all cop shows should be done.

A cult classic that was nearly forgotten, until they made the film. Role on Serenity 2 or whatever they're calling it.