Britain's Best Sitcom

Britain's Best Sitcom

2004
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.

Production

BBC Manchester

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 10, 2004

Last Aired

March 27, 2004

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
The Launch
E1
The Launch
Air date: 2004-01-10
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
Air date: 2004-01-17
John Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
Fawlty Towers
E3
Fawlty Towers
Air date: 2004-01-24
Jack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
The Good Life
E4
The Good Life
Air date: 2004-01-31
Ulrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
Yes Minister
E5
Yes Minister
Air date: 2004-02-07
Armando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
One Foot In The Grave
E6
One Foot In The Grave
Air date: 2004-02-14
Rowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
Porridge
E7
Porridge
Air date: 2004-02-21
Johnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.
Only Fools And Horses
E8
Only Fools And Horses
Air date: 2004-02-28
David Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.
Open All Hours
E9
Open All Hours
Air date: 2004-03-06
Clarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.
The Vicar Of Dibley
E10
The Vicar Of Dibley
Air date: 2004-03-13
Carol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.
Dad's Army
E11
Dad's Army
Air date: 2004-03-20
Phill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.
Live Final
E12
Live Final
Air date: 2004-03-27
After weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!

Cast

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross

Himself/Presenter

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