Britain's Best Sitcom was a poll conducted in 2004 by the BBC, to identify the United Kingdom's best sitcom. Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite by phone, text message and on the web. The top ten went forward to a final round of voting. Ten, one hour long programmes were made before the final round, each about one of the Top 10, the programmes consisting of a celebrity speaking on behalf of their chosen sitcom as well as interviews with the stars and people that made it. Each of these programmes consisted of the celebrity advocating the sitcom giving a list of reasons as to why viewers should vote for the sitcom being advocated, as well as featuring plugs from other famous fans of each sitcom. Jonathan Ross hosted the countdown show.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 12 episodes
S1 E1The Launch
Jan 10, 2004176 min
This is the search for the best situation comedy made by the BBC. We go down from #50-#11. From ""My Family"", ""Goodnight Sweetheart"", ""Hancock"" and many more. We then find out the final 10, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, The Goo
S1 E2Blackadder
Jan 17, 200461 min
John Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
S1 E3Fawlty Towers
Jan 24, 200461 min
Jack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
S1 E4The Good Life
Jan 31, 200459 min
Ulrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
S1 E5Yes Minister
Feb 7, 200459 min
Armando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
S1 E6One Foot In The Grave
Feb 14, 200459 min
Rowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
Starring
Jonathan Ross
Himself/Presenter
Peter Sallis
Self
Armando Iannucci
Himself/Presenter
Ulrika Jonsson
Herself/Presenter
Jack Dee
Himself/Presenter
John Sergeant
Himself/Presenter
Rowland Rivron
Himself/Presenter
Johnny Vaughan
Himself/Presenter
David Dickinson
Himself/Presenter
Clarissa Dickson Wright
Herself/Presenter
Phill Jupitus
Himself/Presenter
Carol Vorderman
Herself/Presenter
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Britain's Best Sitcom?
- Britain's Best Sitcom is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Britain's Best Sitcom are there?
- Britain's Best Sitcom has 1 season and 12 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Britain's Best Sitcom?
- Britain's Best Sitcom has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 27, 2004.
- Who stars in Britain's Best Sitcom?
- Britain's Best Sitcom stars Jonathan Ross, Peter Sallis, Armando Iannucci, Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee.
