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'.
Family Guy: Season 9 (2010)
7.7/10
Starring: Seth Green, Rachael MacFarlane, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane
In 2009, Family Guy earned an Emmy® nomination for Outstanding Comedy Series, making it only the second animated series in television history to be ho... Read more
Family Guy: Uncovered (2000)
8.2/10
Starring: Voices Of, Seth MacFarlane, Seth Green, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis
The outrageously dysfunctional Griffins return with 14 awe-inspiring episodes previously only ever released in the 'Family Guy Seasons 1-3 Box Set'. C... Read more
Fantasy Island: Season 1 (1978)
6.6/10
Director: Various
Starring: Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Kimberly Beck
Imagine a place where all your dreams can come true...such a place exists. Join Mr Roarke (Ricardo Montalban) and Tattoo (Herve Villachaize) as they... Read more
Father Knows Best: Season 1 (1955)
7.4/10
Starring: Robert Young, Jane Wyatt
The popular radio show comes to life in this hit sitcom about a wise family man, Jim Anderson, his common-sense wife Margaret and their children Betty... Read more
Father Ted: Series 1 (1995)
8.6/10
Director: Declan Lowney
Starring: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
The complete first series (6 episodes) of the hilarious 'Father Ted' is now available. Join Father Ted, Father Dougal, Father Jack and their housekeep... Read more
Father Ted: Series 2 - Part 1 (1996)
8.6/10
Director: Declan Lowney
Starring: Frank Kelly, Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Pauline McLynn
Craggy Island is a God-forsaken hellhole with only a North, South and East side (the West side of the island broke off in a storm). The island is popu... Read more
Father Ted: Series 2 - Part 2 (1996)
8.6/10
Director: Declan Lowney
Starring: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Craggy Island is a God-forsaken hellhole with only a North, South and East side (the West side of the island broke off in a storm). The island is popu... Read more
Father Ted: Series 3 (1997)
8.6/10
Director: Declan Lowney
Starring: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Pauline McLynn, Frank Kelly
The final series of the divinely inspired Irish comedy with all eight episodes including 'Are You Right There, Father Ted?', 'Chirpy Burpy Cheap Sheep... Read more
Father, Dear Father: Series 1 (1968)
7.7/10
Director: William G Stewart
Starring: Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson
Patrick Glover (Patrick Cargill) is divorced and writes tacky thrillers for a living, he has custody of his two teenage daughters, is having an affair... Read more
Fawlty Towers: Series 1 (1975)
8.8/10
Director: John Howard Davies
Starring: Andrew Sachs, Connie Booth, John Cleese, Prunella Scales
Marvellously rude hotel manager Basil Fawlty operates on a short fuse. His life is plagued by German tourists, hotel inspectors and riff-raff. His big... Read more