Nibor Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Only Fools Yes Minister Blackadder III Mock the Week 8 out of 10 Cats does Countdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Leigh of Somerset Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Not Going Out Father Ted Fawlty Towers The 2 Ronnies Green Wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 11 hours ago, richwwtk said: The Smoking Room managed two series and remains one of my favourites. It can be found on YouTube though not in the greatest quality. It features an (I think) fairly early Robert Webb role and several other well known British comedy actors. Just discovered it's on Amazon as well, I rarely watch anything on that but may be firing it up later! Loved that show, very subtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 In no particular order apart from no.1 Porridge, Only fools, Blackadder, Partridge, Q series, Spike Milligan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 16 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: A man of taste (leaving aside Keeping Up Appearances) Alan Statham is probably my favourite character in any TV show or film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 21 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: Couple of things. Father Ted isn't British. Why does Porridge always get over looked in these lists? I did say "British Isles". I really like Porridge but the nature of the setting means that not very much can happen and most episodes are similar. Last of the Summer Wine is like that, they're always enjoyable to watch (IMO) but there is very little going on. With the ones I listed there is a lot of variety through the episodes which isn't something that you can really achieve in a prison. Steptoe and Son is the same - great scripts, superb acting - but 90% - 100% of each show is shot within the static set of their main room whilst they recount things that have gone on outside and off camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I hate lists like this because I know I'll forget something I love and immediately want to change the entire list. The lists are always dominated by Only Fools etc (I'm not saying they are not great!), so I am going to ignore the classics and just make a list of current or very recent shows I like so we get a bit of variety. 1. The Detectorists 2. Friday Night Dinner 3. Gavin and Stacey 4. Brassic 5. Sex Education Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nibor said: I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. It is a very good show. I also missed out Brasseye and The Day Today. Wasn't sure if just restricted to sit-coms. Pretty much everything Chris Morris touches is gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, BS2 Red said: 1. The Detectorists Great choice! Watched this for the first time recently. I thought it was very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjiman_LFC Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Fawlty Towers Men Behaving Badly Bottom Vicar of Dibley IT Crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 If sketch shows are allowed as well, I would add Big Train and Smack The Pony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 In no particular order: Blackadder Bottom Fawlty Towers Only Fools and Horses The Inbetweeners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS2 Red Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 6 hours ago, David Brent said: Great choice! Watched this for the first time recently. I thought it was very well done It's literally a perfect show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Leigh of Somerset Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 19 hours ago, Nibor said: I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. Perhaps too close to the current reality for people to consider it funny........... (Or, probably more the case, there have been just too many great comedies to choose 5 from). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isawjonshaw Posted June 14, 2020 Report Share Posted June 14, 2020 Phoenix Nights The Inbetweeners Father Ted The Day Today Only Fools and Horses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prankerd Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Red dwarf Blackadder Big train Faulty towers Fools and horses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 On 13/06/2020 at 14:08, Nibor said: I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 13/06/2020 at 13:08, Nibor said: I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. Not only does it stand up well, it's been the blueprint for Government for the last 40 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Med/MadHatter Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 On 16/06/2020 at 21:11, prankerd said: Red dwarf Blackadder Big train Faulty towers Fools and horses Big Train, missed that one, have just started to watch it, blummin good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted June 19, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 13/06/2020 at 13:08, Nibor said: I can't believe I'm the only one who mentioned Yes, Minister. If you haven't seen that it is still comedy gold that stands up well today. I went to see the stage show - twice, that was as good as the TV series, if not better. My list - hmmm, difficult isn't it. Monty Python's Flying Circus Drop the Dead Donkey Yes Minister League of Gentlemen Blackadder And that leave some good shows not even in the top 5.... Those on the edge.. Father Ted, Spike Milligans' Q series, Red Dwarf and one that is a gentle piss take of British gentry... To the Manor Born Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Maesknoll Red said: I went to see the stage show - twice, that was as good as the TV series, if not better. My list - hmmm, difficult isn't it. Monty Python's Flying Circus Drop the Dead Donkey Yes Minister League of Gentlemen Blackadder And that leave some good shows not even in the top 5.... Those on the edge.. Father Ted, Spike Milligans' Q series, Red Dwarf and one that is a gentle piss take of British gentry... To the Manor Born Another cracking shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 FAWLTY TOWERS THE OFFICE ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES BLACK ADDER DROP THE DEAD DONKEY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 2 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Another cracking shout. Yep. And in the rubble, a child's teddy bear, serving as a poignant reminder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted June 19, 2020 Admin Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 15 minutes ago, Nibor said: Yep. And in the rubble, a child's teddy bear, serving as a poignant reminder... Some of the classics here. https://www.quotes.net/movies/drop_the_dead_donkey_101919 What a well written series and they refilled so bits as the news changed, I have never been a huge telly watcher, but this was one series I always tuned in for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, Nibor said: Yep. And in the rubble, a child's teddy bear, serving as a poignant reminder... That was the 1st mental image when I read the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutland Red Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 The Royle Family Only Fools And Horses Peter Kaye's Car Share (the trip to the zoo is pure comedy gold) Blackadder The Inbetweeners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverRed Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 The Thick of It Only Fools and Horses Men behaving badly Only when I laugh Porridge …….. and so many more!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli150194 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 The Inbetweeners Friday Night Dinner Little Britain Only Fools Gavin and Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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