TV Comedy
Television comedy had a presence from the earliest days of broadcasting. The situation comedy, or sitcom, has been the most common, successful and culturally significant type of television comedy. As the name suggests, these programs feature recurring characters placed in humourous situations. Since the early 1950s with "I Love Lucy" in the US and "Hancock's Half Hour" in Britain, sitcoms have always had a special place in the hearts of viewers and gathered highly devoted followers, as the familar characters often become beloved. Below you may scroll though time to your fondly remembered telly programs. For Alice's motherlode of Television, stay with "Television Shows".
Pictured: Ricky Gervais as The Brentster in the BBC's brilliant 'The Office'.
Desperate Housewives: Season 1 (2004)
7.5/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Steven Culp, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Chavira, Felicity Huffman, Eva...
Refreshingly original, addictive television at its best. Now you can spend the night with the beautiful women of Wisteria Lane and relive every minute... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 2 (2005)
7.1/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan,...
The ladies of Wisteria Lane return for more neighbourhood gossip and sexy shenanigans. There's a new kid on the block, Betty Applewhite (Alfre Woodar... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 3 (2006)
7.2/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan,...
Following on from the surprise ending of season two, Bree and the mysterious Orson (Kyle Maclachan) are now engaged, and Susan is tending the comatose... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 4 (2007)
8.8/10
Starring: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria, Ricardo Chavira, Dan...
Temperatures are rising behind the closed doors of Wisteria Lane and bringing the neighbourhood to the boil is the mysterious Katherine Mayfair. Kathe... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 5 (2008)
7.5/10
Director: Various
Starring: Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Ricardo Chavira
A primetime soap with a truly contemporary take on the happily ever after, "Desperate Housewives' takes a darkly comedic look at suburbia where the se... Read more
Desperate Housewives: Season 6 (2009)
8/10
Director: Various
Starring: Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Marcia Cross, Drea de Matteo
When things get rough on Wisteria Lane, the Housewives band together like never before. The neighbourhood is jolted with the arrival of Angie Bolen (D... Read more
Detectorists: Series 1 (2014)
8.7/10
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling
Mackenzie Crook writes, directs and stars as Andy a wannabe archaeologist who, alongside his friend Lance, spends his time in muddy fields with a me... Read more
Detectorists: Series 2 (2015)
8.7/10
Director: Mackenzie Crook
Starring: Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan, Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Pearce Quigley
Our favourite metal-detecting duo are back, with writer and director Mackenzie Crook staring in the second series. We follow the lives of Andy and Lan... Read more
Detectorists: Series 3 (2017)
8.6/10
Director: Mackenzie Crook
Starring: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones
Andy and Lance are friends who share a passion for metal detecting. Although they act like an old married couple -- griping at each other -- there is... Read more
Dexter: Season 1 (2006)
8.7/10
Starring: Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Michael C Hall, James Remar, Erik King, Lauren V...
Orphaned at the age of four, Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is adopted by a police officer who recognizes his homicidal tendencies and guides him to... Read more