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1. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.
Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Robert Fyfe
Votes: 3,659
2. The Two Ronnies (1971–1987)
Comedy
This long-running BBC comedy show consisted of sketches and humourous musical routines.
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers, John Owens
Votes: 3,594
3. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Returning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.
Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn
Votes: 1,285
4. The Dick Emery Show (1963–1981)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.
Stars: Dick Emery, Pat Coombs, Victor Maddern, Helen Fraser
Votes: 213
5. ABC Stage 67 (1966–1967)
51 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A weekly anthology of one-hour plays, both original and adapted from literary sources.
Stars: Lee Grant, Arthur Kennedy, The Doodletown Pipers, Diahann Carroll
Votes: 110
6. French Fields (1989–1991)
30 min | Comedy
The British family from "Fresh Fields" (1984) move to France. The episodes revolve around their adjustment to and difficulties dealing with French culture. Much humour is also derived from ... See full summary »
Stars: Julia McKenzie, Anton Rodgers, Pamela Salem, Valerie Lush
Votes: 222
7. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 70
8. Not Only... But Also (1965–1970)
45 min | Comedy
Not Only...But Also, most famously showcased Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in there so-called 'Dagenham dialogues' in which Pete (a nasal know-all who has utter confidence in his surreal and ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Chris Karan, Peter McGuirk
Votes: 216
9. 7 of 1 (1973)
30 min | Comedy
An anthology of single plays starring actor-comedian Ronnie Barker. Two of the plays were developed into their own sitcoms: Open All Hours and Porridge.
Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Joan Sims, Bill Maynard
Votes: 113
10. Kiss Me Kate (1964 TV Movie)
95 min | Musical, Romance
The real-life marriage of theater stars Lily and Fred resembles that of Petruchio and Katharina in "The Taming Of The Shrew", in which they are performing.
Director: David Askey | Stars: Patricia Morison, Howard Keel, Millicent Martin, Eric Barker
Votes: 26
11. The Frost Report (1966–1967)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy show written and staring various comedy pioneers including comedians who would go on to form the Two Ronnies and Monty Python.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, John Cleese
Votes: 80
12. Tripper's Day (1984)
30 min | Comedy
A hapless supermarket manager tries in vain to deal with hopeless staff and haphazard customers.
Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Pat Ashton, Gordon Gostelow, Philip Bird
Votes: 84
13. The Labours of Erica (1989–1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A widowed single mother who's spent her life looking after others. As her 40th birthday approaches she decides to follow through with her childhood list of all the things she wanted to ... See full summary »
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Clive Merrison, Geoffrey Davies, Paul Spurrier
Votes: 32
14. Ain't Misbehavin (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy
Shy and harmless stationery shop owner Clive Quigley is shocked when, one day, wild and successful hairdresser shop owner Sonia Drysdale burst into his life and tells him the horrible news ... See full summary »
Stars: Nicola Pagett, John Duttine, Peter Davison, Polly Hemingway
Votes: 31
15. Comedy Connections (2003–2008)
40 min | Documentary
Series looking at the history of favourite comedy shows.
Stars: Doon Mackichan, Julia Sawalha, John Howard Davies, Gareth Gwenlan
Votes: 88
16. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
17. It's a Square World (1960–1964)
30 min | Comedy
Michael Bentine's comedy sketch show which included news from the 'eight corners of the world'.
Stars: Michael Bentine, Leon Thau, Frank Thornton, Joe Gibbons
Votes: 20
18. Sunstruck (1972)
91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stanley Evans is a Welsh teacher who heads to Austalia after an unsuccessful romance. Yearning for the good old days when he was a choral director in Wales, Secombe organizes his Aussie ... See full summary »
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Harry Secombe, Maggie Fitzgibbon, John Meillon, Dennis Jordan
Votes: 118
19. Me Mammy (1968–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Bunjy Kenefick is an Irish mother's boy living in London. He is a high-powered executive and lives a bachelor lifestyle. However, his old-fashioned Catholic mother often puts a stop to his ... See full summary »
Stars: Milo O'Shea, Anna Manahan, Yootha Joyce, David Kelly
Votes: 28
20. The Best of the Two Ronnies (2001 Video)
85 min | Comedy
A tribute to one of the UK's legendary comedy duos, The Two Ronnies. Features sketches from over twelve series and eight Christmas specials.
Directors: James Gilbert, Terry Hughes, Michael Hurll, Paul Jackson, Marcus Mortimer, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Claire Nielson, Carol Hawkins
Votes: 58
21. The Best of... What's Left of... Not Only... But Also (1990– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Pete and Dud reunite after 20 years apart to introduce a six part trip to memory lane. Of all the material from their 1965-1970 television shows which had not been wiped by the British ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore
Votes: 36
22. Pickwick (1969 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
Set in England in 1828, the story centres on wealthy Samuel Pickwick and his valet Sam Weller, who are in a debtors' prison where they recall the misadventures that led to their ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Harry Secombe, Roy Castle, Hattie Jacques, Aubrey Woods
Votes: 7
23. The Story of 'Only Fools and Horses....' (2002 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
John Sullivan, the creator of the series Only Fools and Horses (1981-2003), discusses the show.
Stars: Ray Butt, John Challis, Tony Dow, James Gilbert
Votes: 67
24. The Many Faces of... (2009–2016)
60 min | Documentary
Actors tell the stories of their own careers, with help from colleagues and friends.
Stars: Sally Phillips, Matthew Sweet, James King, Barry Cryer
Votes: 30
25. Barney Is My Darling (1965– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bill Fraser, Irene Handl, Angela Crow, Pat Coombs
26. The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2 (2003 Video)
74 min | Comedy
The Two Ronnies Volume 2 is a compilation of more favourite sketches chosen from sixteen years of the much-loved and much-missed programme including 'Il Travatorre", 'Jaws', 'The Ministry ... See full summary »
Directors: James Gilbert, Terry Hughes, Michael Hurll, Paul Jackson, Marcus Mortimer, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Julia McKenzie, Laura Hart
Votes: 15
27. Tales from the Lazy Acre (1972– )
30 min | Comedy
Like its predeccessor, the popular BBC sitcom 'Me Mammy', the short British anthology series 'Tales from the Lazy Acre' was written by Irish dramatist Hugh Leonard, and starred co-starred ... See full synopsis »
Stars: David Kelly, Milo O'Shea, Eddie Byrne, James Greene
28. Off the Record (1955–1958)
30 min | Music
Jack Payne introduces stars and personalities who are Off the Record together with the latest news from the record industry featuring Benny Hill, Jill Day, Lita Roza, Bert Weedon, Ronnie ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Payne, The George Mitchell Singers, Jimmy Young, Alma Cogan
29. Ronnie Corbett in Bed (1971 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy
A sketch show made as a lead-in to The two Ronnies. The previous week Ronnie Barker had his own special, 'The Ronnie Barker Yearbook'.
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Blossom Dearie, Howard Keel
30. Comedy Greats: Ronnie Barker (1999 Video)
86 min | Comedy
A tribute to the comic hero of The Two Ronnies (1971), Porridge (1974) and Open All Hours (1976).
Directors: Terry Hughes, Paul Jackson, Sydney Lotterby, Brian Penders, Marcus Plantin, Mike Stephens, Peter Whitmore | Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, David Jason, Fulton Mackay
Votes: 8
31. The Stanley Baxter Show (1963–1971)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Stanley Baxter, BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra, Victor Carin, Denise Coffey
Votes: 21
32. The Walrus and the Carpenter (1965– )
30 min | Comedy
An unlikely friendship is formed between two elderly men, a retired sea captain and a retired schoolmaster.
Stars: Hugh Griffith, Felix Aylmer, Hazel Hughes, Warren Mitchell
33. The Seven Faces of Jim (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Individual sitcoms featuring Jimmy Edwards in various roles alongside guest stars.
Stars: Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Ronnie Barker, Richard Briers
35. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004 TV Special)
60 min
A BAFTA tribute to arguably Britain's most popular television comedy actor.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, Richard Briers
Votes: 75
36. The Coward Revue (1969 TV Movie)
55 min | Family
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Georgia Brown, Ian Carmichael, Ray Davis, Nicky Henson
Votes: 67
37. Who Is Secombe? (1963 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Harry Secombe, Dora Bryan, Roy Castle, Jimmy Edwards
38. 30 Years of 'Last of the Summer Wine' (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Cager | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Jean Alexander, Michael Bates, Alan J.W. Bell
Votes: 19
39. Showtime (I) (1959–1961)
Stars: David Nixon, The George Mitchell Singers, Dorothy Wayne, Stanley Unwin
40. Moody in ... (1961– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Ron Moody, Peter Gilmore, David Kernan, Richard Caldicot
41. Six More Faces of Jim (1962– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Stars: Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Ronnie Barker, Patrick Newell
42. The Old Campaigner (1967–1969)
30 min | Comedy
Jimmy Franklin-Jones is a salesman who travels the word for his firm, seeking romantic adventures at every destination.
Stars: Terry-Thomas, Jonathan Cecil, Reginald Marsh, Lois Penson
43. Wayne and Shuster in London (1962 TV Special)
45 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Annie Ross, Sheila O'Neill
44. On the Bright Side (1959–1960)
45 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Stanley Baxter, Betty Marsden, Pip Hinton, Eira Heath
45. The Wayne and Shuster Show (1965)
95 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Johnny Wayne, Frank Shuster, Dudley Moore, Una Stubbs
46. The Beat Room (1964– )
30 min | Music
A British television series presenting beat, rhythm'n blues and pop music artist.
Stars: Patrick Campbell, The Beat Girls, Wayne Gibson, Peter and the Headlines
47. On the Brighter Side (1961 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Stanley Baxter, Betty Marsden, Pip Hinton, David Kernan
48. Minding the Shop (1968 TV Movie)
65 min | Comedy
An American visitor encounters a brand of salesmanship quite different from what she has been used to at home.
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Brian Cox, Ivor Dean, Margaret Tyzack
49. Suddenly It's Jim (1962 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Jimmy Edwards, Larry Adler, Adele Leigh
50. Carole's Country Club (1957– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Carole Carr, Chic Murray, Harry Locke, Tutte Lemkow