Britain's Best Sitcom

A warm, nostalgic countdown that feels like a lively chat about favourite shows, full of clips and famous fans.

Created by

Alex Hardcastle, Andy Devonshire

Genres

Documentary, Comedy

Starring

Jonathan Ross, Peter Sallis, Armando Iannucci

Overview

Britain's Best Sitcom was a poll conducted in 2004 by the BBC, to identify the United Kingdom's best sitcom. Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite by phone, text message and on the web. The top ten went forward to a final round of voting. Ten, one hour long programmes were made before the final round, each about one of the Top 10, the programmes consisting of a celebrity speaking on behalf of their chosen sitcom as well as interviews with the stars and people that made it. Each of these programmes consisted of the celebrity advocating the sitcom giving a list of reasons as to why viewers should vote for the sitcom being advocated, as well as featuring plugs from other famous fans of each sitcom. Jonathan Ross hosted the countdown show.

How it feels

Warm, light, satirical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Media, celebrity, art, friendship

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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