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'.
Neville's Island (1998)
6.9/10
Director: Terry Johnson
Starring: David Bamber, Martin Clunes, Timothy Spall, Jeff Rawles
When four businessmen (Timothy Spall, Martin Clunes, Jeff Rawle and David Bamber) embark on a 'team building' trip, they end up stranded on an island... Read more
New Girl: Season 1 (2011)
7.7/10
Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris
"New Girl" is a charming, offbeat comedy about friends, flings and modern relationships. After a bad breakup, free-spirited optimist Jess (Zooey Desch... Read more
New Girl: Season 2 (2012)
5.9/10
Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris
The romantic tension between Jess (Zooey Deschanel) and Nick (Jake Johnson) escalates in the hilarious, quirky second season - but will they ever hook... Read more
New Tricks: Series 1 (2003)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
This BBC production is full of gripping cases and hilarious exchanges, starring a top ensemble cast (Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Alun... Read more
New Tricks: Series 2 (2005)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The second series sees Lane, Standing, Halford and their bullish boss Pullman taking on more half-forgotten cases. Mixing nose-to-the-ground, old-scho... Read more
New Tricks: Series 3 (2006)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The mismatched, mature detectives return for another wonderfully entertaining season. The complete eight story lines are included, rounded out by a cr... Read more
New Tricks: Series 4 (2007)
7.9/10
Director: Various
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
Lane, Standing, Halford and Pullman are back, solving the cases that 'kids these days' can't. Their old-fashioned detective work gets the job done. Mi... Read more
New Tricks: Series 5 (2008)
4.6/10
Starring: Dennis Waterman, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong
The team of old codgers continue to solve the crimes that others can't, using good old-fashioned detective work to get to the bottom of cases when the... Read more
Night Court: Season 1 (1984)
7.7/10
Starring: Harry Anderson, John Larroquette, Richard Moll, Paula Kelly, Karen Austin
In the mid-eighties, a different kind of sitcom took audiences by surprise. 'Night Court' offered viewers a kooky, fun, and feel good approach to come... Read more
Northern Exposure: Season 3 (1992)
8.7/10
Director: Jack Bender, John David Coles
Starring: Rob Morrow, Janine Turner, Barry Corbin, John Corbett, Darren E Burrows, John Cu...
Flash city doctor Joel Fleishman (Rob Morrow) is feeling more and more at home in the Alaskan backwater of Cicely, maybe he's more of a local than he... Read more