Soccer AM is a comedy talk-show that focuses on the sport of soccer. It features celebrity interviews, penalty kick challenges, and discussions about the latest football news. The show has a live studio audience and includes various running gags and sketches.
Blankety Blank is a British comedy game show based on the 1977–1979 Australian game show Blankety Blanks. The British version ran from 18 January 1979 to 12 March 1990 on BBC One, hosted first by Terry Wogan and later by Les Dawson. Regular members of the celebrity panel on this version included Kenny Everett, Lorraine Chase, Gareth Hunt, Gary Davies, and Cheryl Baker. A revival fronted by Lily Savage was produced by the BBC from 26 December 1997 to 28 December 1999, followed by ITV from 7 January 2001 to 10 August 2002. This version was produced by Grundy, then Thames.
8 Out of 10 Cats is a British comedy game show that features celebrity panelists and opinion polls. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the show combines witty banter, hilarious insights, and competitive challenges.
The Avengers is a British television series created in the 1960s. It initially focused on Dr. David Keel and his assistant John Steed. Hendry left after the first series and Steed became the main character, partnered with a succession of assistants. His most famous assistants were intelligent, stylish and assertive women: Cathy Gale, Emma Peel and Tara King. Later episodes increasingly incorporated elements of science fiction and fantasy, parody and British eccentricity.
Big Break is a British game show based around the game of snooker, mixed with traditional game show elements. It was broadcast on BBC1 between 30 April 1991 and 9 October 2002. It influenced a later game show for the network called Full Swing, but based around golf, and itself was in part influenced by ITV's long-running darts quiz Bullseye.
First Dates is a reality TV show that follows real-life couples as they go on their first dates. Each episode features a different couple, and viewers get to see the awkward and exciting moments that come with meeting someone new. The show takes place in a restaurant setting, where the couples enjoy a meal and have the chance to get to know each other. With a mix of romance, humor, and a touch of British charm, First Dates is a must-watch for anyone interested in the ups and downs of dating.
Blackadder is a satirical, sarcastic TV show that combines humor, history, and cunning plans. Each season follows a different member of the Blackadder family as they navigate various historical periods, encountering witches, crusaders, kings, queens, and battles along the way.
Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch comedy TV show that features celebrity impersonations, crude humor, and scatological humor. The show gained a cult following with its low comedy and surrealistic elements. It is known for its catchphrases, running gags, and shock humor.
The Office is a hilarious mockumentary comedy series that documents the everyday lives of office employees at Wernham Hogg, a paper company in Slough, England. The show explores the dynamics and interactions between the employees, as well as the awkward and cringe-worthy situations they find themselves in. The main focus is on the bumbling and inept manager, David Brent, who constantly seeks attention and tries to be everyone's friend, often leading to disastrous consequences. The series also delves into office romances, downsizing, and the struggles of the employees to navigate through their daily work lives. The Office is known for its dry wit, sharp humor, and relatable characters.
The Young Ones is a surreal British sitcom that follows the lives of four college students living together in an anarchic and absurd house in 1980s England. The show features a unique blend of slapstick comedy, satire, and surrealism, with an ensemble cast of characters that include a narcissistic punk rocker, a long-haired hippie, a violent anarchist, and a sarcastic punk student. The group's daily lives are filled with cartoon-violence, offbeat humor, and political satire, as they navigate college life, relationships, and the challenges of being young adults in a rapidly changing world.
Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped together in a squalid flat in Hammersmith, London they are perpetually skint, bored and sexually frustrated. They spend their days scheming, bickering, and being nasty and sadistic to each other.
The Upper Hand is a comedy TV show set in London, England in the 1990s. It follows the story of a single mother who hires a former football player as a housekeeper. The show explores the dynamics of family relationships, particularly the bond between the mother and her daughter. With elements of British humor, the show depicts the challenges and situations that arise in a household with three generations living under one roof.
Antiques experts travel across the country, competing to make a profit at auction.
TFI Friday was an entertainment show broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom from 1996 to 2000. The show was produced by Ginger Productions, written by Danny Baker and hosted by Chris Evans, for the first 5 series. The final series was hosted by a number of guest presenters. It was broadcast on Fridays at 6pm from 9 February 1996 to 22 December 2000, with a repeat later that night. The title officially stood for "Thank Four It's Friday", but was widely understood to mean "Thank Fuck It's Friday" and was a reference to the popular phrase "Thank God it's Friday". The show's theme tune was Ron Grainer's theme from Man in a Suitcase, in keeping with Evans's frequent use of 1960s television themes in his work.
Black Books is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of Bernard Black, an eccentric and misanthropic bookshop owner in London. Bernard is constantly drunk and obsessive about his books, much to the annoyance of his assistant Manny, a well-meaning but dim-witted accountant. Together with their quirky friend Fran, they navigate the absurdities of life, always finding themselves in hilarious situations.
Keeping Up Appearances follows the life of Hyacinth Bucket, a middle-class Englishwoman with a deluded sense of social standing. She goes to great lengths to maintain her appearance of wealth and social status, often embarrassing herself and her long-suffering husband in the process.
The Inbetweeners is a British comedy TV show that revolves around the lives of four socially inept teenagers - Will, Simon, Jay, and Neil. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of high school, tackling embarrassing situations, awkward encounters, and the challenges of teenage sexuality. The show perfectly captures the cringe-worthy humor and relatability of the teenage experience in the 2000s.
Dad's Army is a British comedy TV show that takes place during World War II in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea. The series follows the antics of the local volunteer defense force, the Home Guard, as they prepare to protect their town from potential invasion. Led by the bumbling Captain Mainwaring and his loyal Sergeant Wilson, the ragtag team of soldiers navigate their way through comedic situations and mishaps while trying to fulfill their duty to the country.
Archie has been in love with his best friend Amelia for as long as he can remember. Just when he builds up the courage to declare his feelings, she falls head over heels for Billy Walsh, a new American transfer student.
Citizen Smith follows the life of a charismatic unemployed man named Wolfie Smith who aspires to lead a communist revolution in his working-class neighborhood. With his group of like-minded friends, Wolfie navigates through humorous situations and political satire, showcasing the challenges and absurdities of British politics.