The Greatest Ever TV Comedy

[RobTheRover]

Blackadder 2, then 3, then 4, then the first series.

Any other order is just plain wrong.

The first series of Vic Reeves' Big Night Out.

I'm Alan Partridge.

Harry Enfield and Chums.

[Bentley Bullet]

Blackadder 2, then 3, then 4, then the first series.

Any other order is just plain wrong.

The first series of Vic Reeves' Big Night Out.

I'm Alan Partridge.

Harry Enfield and Chums.

Maybe then, but Bob Mortimer has matured into a funnier performer since then.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0b7r2kn/mortimer-whitehouse-gone-fishing-series-1-episode-1

[Reg of the Rovers]

Early Doors and Rovers - classic Craig Cash.

Some decent US comedies more recently - Parks & Rec, Community, Brooklyn 99, US Office etc.

Winner for me is a Sean Lock hidden gem - Fifteen Stories High.

[TommyC]

Usual suspects for me with Blackadder the standout. Lines are often quoted in conversation which is truly the sign of a great comedy. Truly memorable lines that still make you snigger 40 years layer. Same is true for Dads Army, Fawlty Towers, Python  Bottom, The Thick of It.

Ive not seen it mentioned on here but I'd recommend Curb Your Enthusiasm to those who haven't seen it. Larry David is a genius.

[scawsby steve]

PMQs on Wednesdays. Now that is absolutely hilarious.

[River Don]

1. Father Ted - sublime
2. Blackadder - I include series 1 in this, it has some brilliant moments
3. Only Fools - David Jason is brilliant, it's the nations favourite for good reason. Personally I didn't enjoy the last few series so much which drops it a bit for me
4. Porridge - Ronnie Barkers finest
5. The Detectorists - it's just such a well observed British comedy. It's very funny but a joy to behold in the drama. Lovely. And a fantastic soundtrack.

[grayx]

Phoenix nights
Max & paddy
Royle family
Only fools….
Auf wiedersein pet anyone?

[Draytonian III]

Dinnerladies

[TonySoprano]

Only fools
Dad's army
Allo allo
Father ted
Vicar of dibley
Fawlty towers
Benidorm
Blackadder
The office
Royle family

[Axholme Lion]

In no particular order: One foot in the grave, Dad's Army, Only Fools, Detectorists, Hi de hi.

[selby]

  Hancock was the master of comedy both visual sketches such as the Blood Doner, and recordings such as the Test Pilot, almost impossible not to laugh.
  Just as funny was the comedy shows on the radio such as the Navy lark, and Just our Ken which were full of innuendoes and suggestive fun, comedy of a different type and the time but made you laugh.
  Also loved many of the shows already mentioned and have always thought that British comedy was just that bit more raw and sophisticated than the American shows Steptoe and Son being a case in point.

[tommy toes]

I used to listen to Round the Horn every Sunday as a young un. Brilliant surreal off the wall stuff.
It’s available on Sounds.
Since I last posted on this thread in 2018 I’ve changed my top 3 to

Early Doors.it’s so good I’ve watched it several times over. Still on iplayer

Detectorists. Perfect gentle comedy with great acting and characters.
Inside No 9. Bizzare and thought provoking. Some of the episodes were absolute classic TV