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Britain's Best Sitcom
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Britain's Best Sitcom

2004
1 season
12 episodes
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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Cast

Jonathan Ross

Peter Sallis

Armando Iannucci

Ulrika Jonsson

Jack Dee

John Sergeant

Rowland Rivron

Johnny Vaughan

David Dickinson

Clarissa Dickson Wright

Phill Jupitus

Carol Vorderman

Seasons

  • The Launch

    1.The Launch

    10-01-2004176m

    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...

  • Blackadder

    2.Blackadder

    17-01-200461m

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

  • Fawlty Towers

    3.Fawlty Towers

    24-01-200461m

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

  • The Good Life

    4.The Good Life

    31-01-200459m

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

  • Yes Minister

    5.Yes Minister

    07-02-200459m

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

  • One Foot In The Grave

    6.One Foot In The Grave

    14-02-200459m

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

  • Porridge

    7.Porridge

    21-02-2004

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

  • Only Fools And Horses

    8.Only Fools And Horses

    28-02-200459m

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

  • Open All Hours

    9.Open All Hours

    06-03-200458m

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

  • The Vicar Of Dibley

    10.The Vicar Of Dibley

    13-03-200460m

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

  • Dad's Army

    11.Dad's Army

    20-03-200460m

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

  • Live Final

    12.Live Final

    27-03-2004178m

    After weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!

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