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  • The Benny Hill Show (1969)

    1. The Benny Hill Show

    1969–198958 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.6 (5.8K)
    A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
    StarsBenny HillHenry McGeeJackie Wright
  • Gareth Hale and Norman Pace in Hale and Pace (1986)

    2. Hale and Pace

    1986–199869 epsTV Series
    7.7 (620)
    Hale and Pace is a sketch-based British comedy show. The terms "Good Taste" and "Politically Correct" are obviously totally unknown to the writers.
    StarsGareth HaleNorman PaceMelanie Kilburn
  • Jasper Carrott, Hugh Dennis, Nosher Powell, Robert Powell, Steve Punt, Enn Reitel, and George Sewell in Canned Carrott (1990)

    3. Canned Carrott

    1990– 12 epsTV Series
    7.8 (97)
    Jasper Carrott presents half an hour of stand-up (or rather, sit-down) comedy, interspersed with sketches from Punt and Dennis, comedy sketch serial The Detectives, and Wiggy's guide to life - plus the adverts.
    StarsJasper CarrottSteve PuntHugh Dennis
  • 4. Carrott's Lib

    1982–198318 epsTV Series
    7.5 (42)
    Standup comedy, sketches and songs on topical matters from Jasper Carrott and a regular rota of supporting actors and comedians.
    StarsJasper CarrottNick WiltonChris Barrie
  • The Mary Whitehouse Experience (1990)

    5. The Mary Whitehouse Experience

    1990–199213 epsTV Series
    8.2 (254)
    The Mary Whitehouse Experience was an rapid-fire observational sketch comedy show, which first aired on radio, and then moved to television, where it ran on the BBC (BBC 2), between 1990-1992. It's title was a tongue-in-cheek jab on the well-known morality crusader, Mary Whitehouse. The show featured a lot of topical humour, based on famous people, films and TV shows of the day, along with original character material, in a format somewhat similar to _"Kids In the Hall (1988)". The series starred 2 comedy duos (who had all graduated from Cambridge University); Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis, and David Baddiel and Rob Newman. It was first broadcast on the radio during the late 1980s, before airing to TV.
    StarsHugh DennisDavid BaddielSteve Punt
  • Phil Cool in Cool It (1985)

    6. Cool It

    1985–198815 epsTV Series
    6.8 (29)
    Impressionism series starring Phil Cool.
    StarsPhil CoolRolf HarrisGeoff Capes
  • Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders in French and Saunders (1987)

    7. French and Saunders

    1987–201752 epsTV-PGTV Series
    7.6 (3.9K)
    Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders satirically present aspects of British life, films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction.
    StarsDawn FrenchJennifer SaundersSimon Brint
  • Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith in Alas Smith & Jones (1984)

    8. Alas Smith & Jones

    1984–199866 epsTV Series
    7.4 (2K)
    Two comedians satirize modern life with tasteless yet scathing sketches mocking those gullible enough to believe.
    StarsMel SmithGriff Rhys JonesGeoffrey McGivern
  • A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987)

    9. A Bit of Fry and Laurie

    1987–199526 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.3 (10K)
    Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
    StarsStephen FryHugh LaurieDeborah Norton
  • Paul Merton in Paul Merton: The Series (1991)

    10. Paul Merton: The Series

    1991–199312 epsTV Series
    7.6 (149)
    Fresh from his appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Paul starred in his own comedy series on Channel 4, featuring a mix of surreal sketches, links and stand-up routines
    StarsPaul MertonJohn IrwinRobert Harley
  • Goodness Gracious Me (1998)

    11. Goodness Gracious Me

    1998–201521 epsTV Series
    8.3 (1.4K)
    A British sketch-comedy that explores the integration of Indian and British cultures through a series of satires, musicals, and skits.
    StarsSanjeev BhaskarMeera SyalKulvinder Ghir
  • Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse in The Fast Show (1994)

    12. The Fast Show

    1994–201427 epsTV-14TV Series
    8.2 (5.5K)
    UK comedy sketch show depicting most forms of stereotypical British society.
    StarsPaul WhitehouseCharlie HigsonArabella Weir
  • Harry Enfield in Harry Enfield's Television Programme (1990)

    13. Harry Enfield's Television Programme

    1990–199213 epsTV Series
    7.3 (2K)
    Popular BBC sketch show that introduced a whole host of memorable characters such as Tim-Nice-But-Dim, the Slobs, Smashie and Nicey, The Old Gits and teenagers Kevin and Perry. The show spawned a slew of spin-off series and films.
    StarsHarry EnfieldPaul WhitehouseKathy Burke
  • Bobby Ball and Tommy Cannon in Cannon and Ball (1979)

    14. Cannon and Ball

    1979–198863 epsTV Series
    6.0 (132)
    A long-running British TV series showcasing the comedic talents of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball through a variety of sketches and performances.
    StarsTommy CannonBobby BallRitz
  • Eddie Large and Syd Little in The Little and Large Show (1978)

    15. The Little and Large Show

    1978–199178 epsTV Series
    5.2 (77)
    Syd Little and Eddie Large present their own comedy show, which mixes stand-up, sketches, musical guests, and variety acts.
    StarsSyd LittleEddie LargeRonnie Hazlehurst
  • Russ Abbot and Bella Emberg in The Russ Abbot Show (1986)

    16. The Russ Abbot Show

    1986–199166 epsTV Series
    6.4 (139)
    Comedy show starring Russ Abbot in his many guises including Basildon Bond, C.U. Jimmy and Cooperman.
    StarsRuss AbbotBella EmbergLes Dennis
  • The Lenny Henry Show (1987)

    17. The Lenny Henry Show

    1987–198812 epsTV Series
    6.6 (134)
    Sitcom version of The Lenny Henry Show (1984), featuring the misadventures of pirate radio DJ Delbert Wilkins.
    StarsLenny HenryVas BlackwoodMichael Mears
  • The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981)

    18. The Kenny Everett Television Show

    1981–198845 epsTV Series
    7.2 (1.1K)
    Zany antics and sketches by the anarchic camp comic.
    StarsKenny EverettCleo RocosSheila Steafel
  • Dick Emery in The Dick Emery Show (1963)

    19. The Dick Emery Show

    1963–1981164 epsTV Series
    6.8 (235)
    Comedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.
    StarsDick EmeryPat CoombsVictor Maddern
  • The Tommy Cooper Hour (1973)

    20. The Tommy Cooper Hour

    1973–19759 epsTV Series
    7.9 (59)
    Tommy Cooper is joined by Allan Cuthbertson and musical guests to bring laughter and entertainment. See Tommy perform One Man Theatre, master ventriloquism and be astonished at his not-so bundled magic tricks.
    StarsTommy CooperAllan CuthbertsonTommy Godfrey
  • The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979)

    21. The Paul Daniels Magic Show

    1979–1994142 epsTV Series
    7.4 (63)
    Magician Paul Daniels performs tricks and illusions, as well as debunking scam artists in the "Bunco Booth". Also featuring on the show are magic and variety acts from all over the world.
    StarsPaul DanielsDebbie McGeeAmanda Newman
  • The Paul Hogan Show (1973)

    22. The Paul Hogan Show

    1973–19846 epsTV Series
    8.0 (327)
    An Australian comedy show hosted by Crocodile Dundee Star, Paul Hogan.
    StarsPaul HoganJohn CornellGlenn Shorrock
  • Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (1990)

    23. Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie

    1990–199412 epsTV Series
    7.4 (57)
    Comedy series written and performed by Ben Elton, primarily based around his stand-up comedy routines, with sketches and parodies.
    StarsBen EltonLucy BaylerSusannah Hitching
  • Saturday Live (1985)

    24. Saturday Live

    1985–198831 epsTV Series
    7.2 (131)
    Saturday Live brought the late 1980s UK alternative comedy circuit to Channel 4. Some of comedy's most iconic characters made their debut such as Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
    StarsBen EltonHarry EnfieldHugh Laurie
  • Stephen Fry, Clive Anderson, Josie Lawrence, Michael McShane, Paul Merton, Greg Proops, Tony Slattery, and Ryan Stiles in Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)

    25. Whose Line Is It Anyway?

    1988–2011137 epsTV-PGTV Series
    8.2 (6.1K)
    Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
    CreatorsMark LevesonDan PattersonStarsClive AndersonRyan StilesColin Mochrie

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