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Best TV Comedy from last 10 years (13 titles)
The best TV comedy from the last 10 years available on DVD
Peep Show - Series 1
Probably my all time favourite. It's a bit dark, very clever, and very funny. While the plot can sometimes seem a bit over the top, it feels more realistic than most sitcoms. The show is shot from the characters' point of view so it is as if you are watching the events through their eyes. Also you hear their thoughts which gives the show even more comedic value. There is no laughter track which adds to the sense of realism. I would strongly recommend all four series (I haven't seen the fifth one yet). I would give series 1,2 and 4 5 stars. I didn't enjoy series 3 quite as much although it is still very good
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Peep Show - Series 1
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Robert Webb, David Mitchell, Olivia Colman
Director: Tristram Shapeero
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Welcome to the private world of Jeremy and Mark - two very ordinary weirdos. Peep Show is the innovative comedy series from Channel 4 seen through the eyes of the core characters. In an inventive twist, their inner thoughts and feelings can be heard - whether they be dark, stupid or embarrassingly ..read more »
80%
from 13,202 members
Black Books - The Complete Series 1
Dylan Moran stars as Bernard Black a grumpy Irish bookshop owner. Moran brings a lot of his on stage (stand-up) persona to the role although he is much more energetic in Black Books as there is a lot of physical comedy. Think Fawlty Towers meets Blackadder in the 21st Century in a London Bookshop. It's a good solid traditional style sitcom with extra quirkiness
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Black Books - The Complete Series 1
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig
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Series one of BLACK BOOKS follows the adventures of bookshop owner Bernard (Dylan Moran), his assistant Manny (Bill Bailey) and Fran (Tamsin Greig), who works in a new age shop next door. In this entertaining surreal comedy, Dylan Moran and Bill Bailey make a great double act, delivering the ..read more »
80%
from 12,814 members
Alan Partridge - I'm Alan Partridge - Series 2
Series 1 is equally good although it is slightly too old to make this list. This is probably the most successful comedy on this list so probably doesn't need any introduction. There is a whole disc of extras that comes with this which includes a spoof documentary on Alan's career
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Alan Partridge - I'm Alan Partridge - Se...
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Steve Coogan
Director: Armando Iannucci
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Alan makes his comeback after suffering a breakdown. He now hosts the third best slot on Radio Norwich and he lives in a caravan whilst his new house is being built. Episodes include: 'The Talented Mr Alan', 'The Colour Of Alan', 'Bravealan', 'Never Say Alan Again', 'I Know What Alan Did Last ..read more »
74%
from 10,444 members
Early Doors - Series 1
Set entirely inside a Manchester pub, this is simply brilliant!
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Early Doors - Series 1
on DVD
(2003)
Starring: Craig Cash, Rodney Litchfield, Rita May
Director: Adrian Shergold
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All six episodes from Series One of the comedy about the lives, loves and loneliness of the regulars who frequent a small pub in Manchester. Each evening the regulars swap tales about their lives as we overhear the gems of wisdom that pass between them.
78%
from 2,817 members
Outnumbered - Series 1
The best sitcom about a family ever! Very funny and actually very realistic
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Outnumbered - Series 1
on DVD
(2007)
Starring: Hugh Dennis, Claire Skinner, Samantha Bond
Director: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
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Outnumbered follows the daily chaos of family life with two parents and three young children locked in an unequal contest. Containing strong elements of improvisation, this comedy is an honest portrayal of the well meaning parental incompetence that happens in most homes, as Mum and Dad attempt to ..read more »
83%
from 3,401 members
Wild West - Complete Series 1 And 2
This can sometimes be a bit hit and miss but the funny and loveable characters will probably help you to overcome it's flaws. Catherine Tate is at her all time best in this show, and makes a great comedy duo with Dawn French. Bill Bailey makes many short appearances. It is also quite refreshing watching this as much of the show is shot on location in the stuningly beautiful Cornish coastal village of Portloe (St Gweep). Series 2 sees a new theme tune and intro and there is also a different actress playing the role of Holly. There is also no laughter track second time around which I think works better. I would have liked to have seen a third series of this but that looks unlikely considering the last series was broadcast in 2003.
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Wild West - Complete Series 1 And 2
(2 discs)
on DVD
(2002)
Starring: Dawn French, Catherine Tate, David Bradley
Director: Jonathan Gershfield, Juliet May
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Cornwall's St Gweep plays host to some odd goings-on and inhabitants. There's Mary Trewednack (Dawn French) and her life-partner Angela, who run the local Post Office cum shop. There's the curator of the Witchcraft Museum, Holly (a strange girl), there's the frankly thick Harry, and Jeff the pub ..read more »
68%
from 245 members
Coupling - Series 1
A few years ago this was my favourite comedy on the box although I had not seen a lot of the other comedies in the list back then which I prefer now. Nevertheless this is still quite an original sitcom in terms of how the storylines are told. There is one episode that exists entirely in split screen i.e. there are two stories happening at the same time. This is perhaps the most unique episode although many others use similar little devices and there are some great plot twists which can be quite rare in sitcoms. Series 2 is probably my favourite, it also has more episodes than the other series. Series 4 sees one of the main characters depart which is a shame though it is still a good series and rounds the whole thing off quite nicely
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Coupling - Series 1
on DVD
(2000)
Starring: Jack Davenport, Gina Bellman, Sarah Alexander
Director: Martin Dennis
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This BBC series intended to be a FRIENDS across the Atlantic offers the same virtual scenario as the New York-based series with one exception, a greater emphasis on sex. Six friends in various states of relationships are caught in hilarious and often embarrassing situations that usually lead to ..read more »
78%
from 3,232 members
Green Wing - Series 1
This is one of the craziest comedies I have ever seen. When it was shown on TV each episode ran for an hour though obviously it is a bit shorter on dvd because there are no adverts. There are 1 or 2 main storylines as well as irrelevant but funny sketches. There is also some interesting film editing used which is pretty cool. I thought series 1 was very original although series 2 seemed to be a bit too similar for my liking.
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Green Wing - Series 1
(3 discs)
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Sarah Alexander, Tamsin Greig, Sally Bretton
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BAFTA award-winning comedy series Green Wing follows new surgical registrar Dr Caroline Todd (Tamsin Greig) through her first day at work and beyond, starting out as she means to go on - dishevelled and under-deodorised having spent the night in her car. Along the way she meets an assortment of ..read more »
79%
from 8,152 members
Spaced
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Spaced
(3 discs)
on DVD
(1999)
Starring: Jessica Stevenson, Simon Pegg, Julia Deakin
Director: Edgar Wright
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The sitcom SPACED features Tim and Daisy (Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson), two quirky young adults who pose as a professional couple in order to rent a flat in Tufnell Park, London. Tim is an assistant manager of a comic book store and an aspiring comic book artist while Daisy is an unemployed ..read more »
82%
from 21,018 members
Phoenix Nights
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Phoenix Nights
on DVD
(2001)
Starring: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Neil Fitzmaurice
Director: Johnny Campbell
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The complete first series of this now-cult comedy series written by and starring the multi-faceted Peter Kay. He stars as a multitude of crazy characters, particularly wheelchair bound club owner Brian Potter. Potter and his employees have been rebuilding Bolton's Phoenix Club following a fairy-..read more »
77%
from 16,442 members
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