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'.
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Amazing Volume 1 (2011)
8.2/10
Welcome to the amazing world of Gumball. Gumball's world is pretty run-of-the-mill. He's chased around school by a T-Rex. He has a friend named Anton... Read more
The Andy Williams Show (1966)
8.3/10
Starring: Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Jonathan Winters, Andy Williams, etc ...
From 1962-1971, the smooth-as-silk crooner hosted his own weekly variety show with guest stars performing favourite pop tunes and comedy sketches. Thi... Read more
The Armstrong and Miller Show: Series 1 (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Dominic Brigstocke
Starring: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong
Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong star in their hit BBC comedy sketch programme, with a line-up of characters including Brabbins and Fyffe, the filth... Read more
The Army Game (1959)
5.4/10
Starring: Alfie Bass, Bill Fraser
A colossal success in its day, 'The Army Game' features the humorous shenanigans of a mismatched bunch of National Service conscripts assigned to the... Read more
The Benny Hill Annual 1970 (1970)
Starring: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Bob Todd
For nearly four decades Benny Hill's risque high-speed farce ruled supreme on British television, though undoubtedly it is his shows from the 1970s th... Read more
The Best of Dick Emery (1999)
Director: Harold Snoad
Starring: Dick Emery
His shows for the BBC in the 1970s and early '80s remain a brilliant example of comic acting.This DVD collects together all the best and funniest mome... Read more
The Best of Eric Sykes (2000)
Director: Tim Gleeson
Starring: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Les Dawson, Hugh Burden, Henry McGee
This offering showcases Eric's versatility, comic timing and above all, his likeability. The funniest moments are included on this specially compiled... Read more
The Best of Marty Feldman (2005)
Director: Roger Race
Starring: Marty Feldman, John Junkin, Tim Brooke-Taylor
This DVD features some of Marty Feldman's most memorable sketches from his BBC series, showcasing his zany, innovative style, mixing slapstick with th... Read more
The Best of Morecambe and Wise (2002)
Director: Vic Meredith
Starring: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise
A special compilation of some of the most memorable moments from Britain's best-loved comedy double-act, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. Sketches inclu... Read more
The Best of Please Sir! (1969)
Director: Mark Stuart
Starring: John Alderton, David Barry, Erik Chitty, Peter Cleall
British comedy at its best with John Alderton as idealistic teacher Bernard Hedges who has been put in charge of 5C - the worst class ever. Includes... Read more