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'.
Keeping Up Appearances: Series 5 (1996)
7.8/10
Director: Harold Snoad
Starring: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Josephine Tewson, David Griffin, Geoffrey Hughe...
When it comes to snobbery, Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "bouquet") is in a class of her own. Obsessed with etiquette and breeding, Hyacinth is desperat... Read more
King of Fridges (2003)
6.6/10
Director: Gavin Millar
Starring: Richard Wilson, Mark Benton
A long-suffering assistant manager is finally given the chance to look after the electrical superstore on its busiest day, only to be thwarted at ever... Read more
King of the Hill: Season 1 (1997)
7.3/10
Director: Mike Judge
Starring: Ashley Gardner, Breckin Meyer, Brittany Murphy, Pam Segall, Stephen Root, Mike J...
From the creator of 'Beavis and Butt-Head' comes the complete first season of the hit animated series 'King of the Hill'. Hank Hill is an old fashione... Read more
King of the Hill: Season 2 (1998)
7.3/10
Starring: Voices Of, Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Brittany Murphy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardw...
The second season of this top-rating show has some of the funniest satirical writing in television. As Hank, the sincere propane salesman, continues... Read more
King of the Hill: Season 3 (1999)
7.3/10
Starring: Voices Of, Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Brittany Murphy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardw...
The Hills are back for Season Three, this time round Hank swims with the dolphins, with unexpected results; Luanne meets an Angel; Bobby falls in love... Read more
King of the Hill: Season 4 (2000)
7.3/10
Starring: Voices Of, Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Brittany Murphy, Pamela Adlon, Johnny Hardw...
In Season 4, Peggy rebounds from her skydiving accident to win her third Substitute Teacher of the Year Award, pathetic Bill Dautereive reclaims his h... Read more
Kingdom: Series 1 (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Robin Sheppard
Starring: Celia Imrie, Stephen Fry, Tony Slattery, Hermione Norris
Stephen Fry stars as Peter Kingdom; a solicitor whose dogged professionalism and compassion has made him a pillar of the Market Shipborough, the pictu... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 1 (2010)
Starring: David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Peter Rowley, Pio Terei
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 2 (2010)
Starring: Billy T James, David McPhail, Jon Gadsby
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more
Kiwi Gold: Volume 3 (2010)
Starring: Billy T James, David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Peter Rowley
A nostalgic selection of your favourite Kiwi TV shows from the 70s, 80s and 90s. 'Kiwi Gold' re-introduces you to the golden years of Kiwi comedy with... Read more