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'.
Roseanne: Season 1 (1988)
7/10
Director: Various
Starring: Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Alicia Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Mich...
Based on the caustic stand-up of its soon-to-be star Roseanne Barr, this series was a welcome antidote to sugary contemporaries like 'Full House' and... Read more
Rough Diamond: The Complete Series (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Simon Langton, Paul Harrison
Starring: David Jason, George Cole, Roy Marsden, Gary Whelan
AKA 'Diamond Geezers'. Award-winning actor David Jason stars as cheeky diamond thief Des Parker in this hugely successful comedy drama. He's a master... Read more
Rude Awakenings (2007)
6.9/10
Director: Garth Maxwell, Peter Burger, Geoffrey Cawthorn, Brendan Donovan, Simon Raby
Starring: Danielle Cormack, Rose McIver, Patrick Wilson, Michael Lawrence, Carl Bland, Fio...
Exploring this country's most burning obsession - buying the perfect house in the best location. This entertaining suburban satire focuses on feuding... Read more
Saturday Night Live: 25 Years of Music (2005)
8.1/10
Starring: John Belushi, Joe Cocker, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, James Brown, Billy Joel, Mado...
Over the course of its years on the air, this critically acclaimed variety show has come to be known as much for its music as for its comedy. Stars fr... Read more
Saturday Night Live: Season 1 - Volume 1 (1975)
8.1/10
Starring: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor...
No show has been more influential on the modern American comedy psyche, producing generations of TV and film stars (Chevy Chase, Adam Sandler, Steve M... Read more
Saturday Night Live: Season 1 - Volume 2 (1975)
8.1/10
Starring: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Lily Tomlin, Richard Pryor
Created by Lorne Michaels over three decades ago, 'Saturday Night Live' has had the cultural impact and relevance that few shows can claim. Producing... Read more
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy (2004)
7.5/10
Starring: Eddie Murphy
Welcome to Saturday Night Live's celebration of the outrageous humour of Eddie Murphy. For four seasons, Saturday Night Live sizzled with Murphy's irr... Read more
Saxondale: Series 1 (2006)
7.8/10
Director: Matt Lipsey, Ben Miller
Starring: Steve Coogan, Morwenna Banks, Ruth Jones, Rasmus Hardicker
Tommy Saxondale (Steve Coogan) was once a roadie for all the greats; Purple, Floyd, Genesis. Now Tommy's a pest controller in Stevenage and living in... Read more
Schitt's Creek Season Five (2019)
Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara
After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, un... Read more
Schitt's Creek Season Four (2018)
Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara
After being a victim of fraud, Johnny Rose and his family go from extremely wealthy to penniless overnight. The only asset left to them is a small, un... Read more