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British sitcoms have come thick and fast throughout the years, presenting a range of scenarios that have kept audiences hooked. Some, like The Office, have made it across the pond with a remake that suits an American setting. Others have remained with their home audiences, although that's not to say they're not as good.

As more shows have come to TV, the competition has risen, and scriptwriters have had to craft dialogue that pushes their shows to the top. Among the funniest jokes in British sitcoms are programs that date back a few decades, while others are from modern times. From mockumentaries to shows based in WW2, the funniest jokes are very familiar to audiences.

"Tough One! I Think Id Have to Say 'The Best of the Beatles'" I'm Alan Partridge

The titular character of I'm Alan Partridge is a cringe-worthy DJ from Norwich, who never knows when to keep his mouth shut.

The best TV Shows are defined by their amazing characters. Audiences have fallen in love with some of TV's greatest heroes and villains, and become captivated by their stories. A good television personality would be nothing without an exceptional actor, who imbues heart and soul into the character. Following claims to Yahoo News by Kate Jackson that she quit Charlie's Angels because her part of Sabrina Duncan was "killing" her personal life, audiences are sharing other actors who disliked their famous TV roles.

While fans may enjoy watching these incredible individuals, sometimes portraying such a popular person can take its toll on an actor's personal and professional life. The biggest stars of the small screen have become frustrated by the jobs they have undertaken, through either becoming frustrated with their characters' behavior or encountering a few problematic behind-the-scenes issues. Occasionally, assuming these major TV figures can be a chore for the talent involved.

It's an old adage that comedy doesn't travel well, but some shows definitely fare better than others. As a Brit, I've met many Americans with a creepy zeal for quoting sketches from "Monty Python's Flying Circus" at me. "Red Dwarf" is hugely popular where I live in the Czech Republic. And the bawdy BBC sitcom "'Allo! 'Allo!" sold to 56 countries -- the cast was reportedly greeted "like the Beatles" during a visit to Bulgaria. I once had the pleasure of dining at a pizza restaurant in the Serbian capital of Belgrade called 'Allo! 'Allo! where all the pies were named after the characters.

But one British sitcom that doesn't seem to travel well is also one of our most enduringly popular, "Only Fools and Horses." The show follows the fortunes of the Trotter family, headed by a dodgy wheeler-dealer whose dubious get-rich-quick schemes always go disastrously wrong. It aired from...

Only Fools and Horses is back. Sort of. British Comedy Guide reports UK TV channel Gold has ordered a documentary about the classic BBC sitcom.From John Sullivan, the comedy centered on two brothers' often failed attempts to get rich quick. The cast included David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard Pearce, Buster Merryfield, Tessa Peake-Jones, and Gwyneth Strong. The show ran for seven seasons and 16 specials before ending in 2003.Read More…...

Tube Talk Gold has looked back at many classic sitcoms, but there aren't many shows that can truly hold the mantle of 'Gold', and this month's edition focuses on a truly British institution, featuring some of the UK's most favourite characters, catchphrases and moments for over 20 years.

After a near-miss Us remake starring John 'Luigi from Super Mario Bros' Leguizamo, the legacy of Only Fools and Horses can carry on untarnished.

Only Fools and Horses - Originally broadcast from September 8, 1981 to February 3, 1991 and Christmas specials from 1991 to 2003.

John Sullivan had already created the successful sitcom Citizen Smith for the BBC when he was commissioned to write a new series. Influenced by the popularity of ITV's Minder, he came up with an idea of a cockney market trader in modern-day London. Using a strange old American saying for its title, he wrote a series that would go on to become possibly the UK's best-loved comedy.

David Hasselhoff is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of cult TV series Knight Rider with a visit to Memorabilia Birmingham, which will be his first appearance at an autograph-signing event.

Billed as the UK's biggest collectors' show, the convention takes place at the NEC on Saturday, November 24, and Sunday, November 25.

The Hoff, also known for his role in Baywatch and as a judge on Britain's Got Talent, will be meeting fans on both days.

Other guests include:

• Warwick Davis - Show favourite and star of Life's Too Short, Warwick's movie credits include Willow; Star Wars; Harry Potter and Leprechaun.

• Michael Biehn - Starred in James Cameron sci-fi movies The Terminator as Kyle Reese, Aliens as Cpl Dwayne Hicks, and The Abyss as Lt Coffey.

• Eddie McClintock - Star of Warehouse 13, where he plays co-protagonist Pete Lattimer. Other credits include Bones and Desperate Housewives.

• Britt Ekland - Best known for...