Britain's Best Sitcom
DocumentaryComedy
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Launch10 Jan 2004 · 176mThis 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.
2Blackadder17 Jan 2004 · 61mJohn Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
3Fawlty Towers24 Jan 2004 · 61mJack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
4The Good Life31 Jan 2004 · 59mUlrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
5Yes Minister7 Feb 2004 · 59mArmando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
6One Foot In The Grave14 Feb 2004 · 59mRowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
7Porridge21 Feb 2004Johnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.
8Only Fools And Horses28 Feb 2004 · 59mDavid Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.
9Open All Hours6 Mar 2004 · 58mClarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.
10The Vicar Of Dibley13 Mar 2004 · 60mCarol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.
11Dad's Army20 Mar 2004 · 60mPhill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.- 12Live Final27 Mar 2004 · 178mAfter weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!
Details
- First aired
- 10 Jan 2004
- Last aired
- 27 Mar 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 12
- Votes
- 1 on TMDB
Cast
Jonathan RossHimself/Presenter
