Britain's Best Sitcom
Britain's Best Sitcom

Britain's Best Sitcom (2004)

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1 Season
January 10, 2004
English
Documentary Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

The Launch
E1

The Launch

Jan 10, 2004
176 min

This 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.

Blackadder
E2

Blackadder

Jan 17, 2004
61 min

John Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.

Fawlty Towers
E3

Fawlty Towers

Jan 24, 2004
61 min

Jack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.

The Good Life
E4

The Good Life

Jan 31, 2004
59 min

Ulrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.

Yes Minister
E5

Yes Minister

Feb 7, 2004
59 min

Armando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.

One Foot In The Grave
E6

One Foot In The Grave

Feb 14, 2004
59 min

Rowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.

Porridge
E7

Porridge

Feb 21, 2004

Johnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.

Only Fools And Horses
E8

Only Fools And Horses

Feb 28, 2004
59 min

David Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.

Open All Hours
E9

Open All Hours

Mar 6, 2004
58 min

Clarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.

The Vicar Of Dibley
E10

The Vicar Of Dibley

Mar 13, 2004
60 min

Carol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.

Dad's Army
E11

Dad's Army

Mar 20, 2004
60 min

Phill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.

Live Final
E12

Live Final

Mar 27, 2004
178 min

After weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!

Cast

Details

Original Title

Britain's Best Sitcom

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Production

BBC Manchester