Britain's Best Sitcom
2004 · Documentary, Comedy · 1 Season · 12 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. The LaunchThis 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 Good Life, Open all Hours, The Vicar of Dibley, Yes Minister, Porridge, One Foot in the Grave, Dad's Army and Blackadder. Over the next 10 weeks, we vote for the winnner.
2. BlackadderJohn Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
3. Fawlty TowersJack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
4. The Good LifeUlrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
5. Yes MinisterArmando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
6. One Foot In The GraveRowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
7. PorridgeJohnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.
8. Only Fools And HorsesDavid Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.
9. Open All HoursClarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.
10. The Vicar Of DibleyCarol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.
11. Dad's ArmyPhill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.12. Live FinalAfter weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!
