British Comedy Guide

British Sitcoms of yesteryear

You all seem to know far more about sitcoms than I do, I tend not to go looking for good ones from ages gone by, but just watch whats on the telly box at the time.

So what sitcoms from days gone by should I watch?

P.S. Already seen all of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. :P

Quote: Aaron Evans @ October 29 2008, 1:46 PM BST

You all seem to know far more about sitcoms than I do

I won't deny it. ;)

How far do you want to go back? 50's? 60's? 70's? 80's?

2005?

Quote: Matthew Stott @ October 29 2008, 1:50 PM BST

2005?

You could watch The Robinsons.

What kind of sitcoms and humour do you enjoy, Aaron?

I'm going to jump right in myself, with Steptoe & Son, Hancock's Half Hour, and Dad's Army.

Porridge.

Rising Damp. The Good Life. Yes Minister/Yes, Prime Minister.

'Allo 'Allo!, if you like a good bit of farce and innuendo.

Fawlty Towers.

Ever Decreasing Circles if you want to see Richard Briers finest performance, and a much overlooked gem of a show.

The Good Life can be quite, well, good.

Talking of Penelope Keith, I have a fireplace that was a prop in 'To the Manor Born' in my house. Would the BSG admin be interested in doing a feature on it, for reasonable rates?

I thought it was a bit wooden.

Quote: Frankie Rage @ October 29 2008, 3:26 PM BST

I thought it was a bit wooden.

:D
Actually it's fibre glass.

And it's been featured in comedy since Manor Born.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/comedysoup/A14341394

It can be just seen behind me.

Ooo, cool!

Share this page