In the year 1717, wealthy land-owner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to become a pirate. However, his attempts to become a swashbuckling buccaneer do not go as planned. This comedic and adventurous series follows Stede as he becomes the captain of the pirate ship Revenge and struggles to earn the respect of his mutinous crew. His fortunes change when he has a fateful encounter with the infamous Captain Blackbeard. Together with his crew, Stede embarks on a journey to survive life on the high seas.
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.
Set in German-occupied France during World War II, 'Allo 'Allo! follows the misadventures of René Artois, a bumbling café owner who becomes involved with the French Resistance. René must navigate his way through a variety of absurd and hilarious situations as he tries to keep his café running, avoid the attention of the German army and Gestapo, and assist the Resistance in their efforts. With slapstick comedy, clever wordplay, and a host of eccentric characters, 'Allo 'Allo! is a satirical and farcical take on the events of the war.
It Ain't Half Hot Mum is a sitcom comedy that takes place in the 1940s during World War II in British-ruled Burma. The story revolves around a group of soldiers stationed in the desert who are tasked with putting on a variety show for the troops. The show combines satirical elements with British humor and explores themes of colonialism and cultural clashes.
In Loving Memory is a British period sitcom set in an undertakers business that starred Thora Hird and Christopher Beeny. A pilot was transmitted in 1969 by Thames Television who rejected the idea before it was finally accepted by Yorkshire Television in 1979 where it further ran for five series between until 1986.
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.
Hi-de-Hi! is a British sitcom that takes place in Maplins, a fictional holiday camp in the 1950s. The show follows the lives of the camp's staff, including their workplace antics and unrequited love.
Oh, Doctor Beeching! is a sitcom set in a railway station during the 1960s. It follows the daily lives and amusing misadventures of the station's staff and employees.
Another Period is a period sitcom that spoofs the reality shows by following the lives of the Bellacourt family, a wealthy and extravagant family in Newport, Rhode Island, during the Gilded Age. The show explores various social issues such as classism, racism, and sexism in a comedic and satirical manner.
Now it's 1995, Leia Forman is visiting her grandparents for the summer where she bonds with a new generation of Point Place, WI, kids under the watchful eye of Kitty and the stern glare of Red.
F Troop is a comedy TV show set in the 19th century that follows the misadventures of the bumbling soldiers of F Troop, a group of incompetent US Army soldiers stationed at Fort Courage in the Old West. Led by their clueless commanding officer, Captain Wilton Parmenter, and his dimwitted blonde sidekick, Corporal Randolph Agarn, the soldiers find themselves in various hilarious situations as they interact with the Hekawi tribe, navigate Army life, and deal with the challenges of the Wild West.
Set in 1927 London, You Rang, M'Lord? is a comedy TV show that follows the lives of the household staff and the upper-class family they serve. The show is filled with hilarious situations, pomposity, and class differences, providing a farcical and entertaining period sitcom.
Maid Marian and Her Merry Men is a hilarious TV show filled with adventure, comedy, and music. Set in 12th century England, it follows the story of Maid Marian and her misfit band of Merry Men as they go on wacky and entertaining escapades. With a touch of parody, the show combines British humor and history to create a delightful sitcom experience.
Plebs is a comedy TV show set in ancient Rome during the 1st century. It follows the lives of three young men - Marcus, Stylax, and their lazy slave Grumio - as they navigate through the absurdities of Roman society and their own misadventures.
Upstart Crow is a sitcom that follows the journey of William Shakespeare as he navigates the challenges and absurdities of the 16th century English theater scene, all while trying to make a name for himself as a playwright. With a touch of satire and toilet humor, the show provides a humorous take on the life and times of one of history's greatest dramatists.
Let Them Eat Cake is a comedy TV show set in 18th-century France, specifically at the Palace of Versailles. The show follows the humorous adventures of a witty and mischievous aristocrat named Madame and her loyal servant, as they navigate the absurdities and intrigues of the French aristocracy. With its clever satire, innuendos, and farcical situations, Let Them Eat Cake provides a hilarious and alternative take on the historical period.
Hunderby is a dark comedy sitcom set in 19th-century England. It follows Helene, a young woman who becomes a housekeeper in a remote country estate. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, she unravels the secrets and mysteries of the household, encountering eccentric characters along the way.
Get Some In! is a British comedy series set in the 1950's that focused on the Royal Air Force National Service. The show was broadcast between 1975 and 1978 by Thames Television. Scripts were by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, the team behind the BBC TV sitcom The Good Life. The programme drew its inspiration from late 1950s/early 1960s National Service situation-comedy The Army Game, and from nostalgic BBC TV sitcom Dad's Army, but the RAF setting gave it enough originality not to seem formulaic. Thirty-four half-hour episodes were made. The series has never been repeated in full on terrestrial TV, although the UKTV Gold cable channel has aired the episodes uncut.
The personal and professional lives of the staff of fictional Pittsburgh radio station WENN in the early 1940s, before and during World War II.
It's 1910 and we're in Banbury church hall at the Banbury Intricate Craft Circle. Margaret has been to London and discovered the Women's Suffrage movement so she decides they need to set up their own movement and The Banbury Intricate Craft Circle becomes the hilariously ineffectual Banbury Intricate Craft Circle politely request women's Suffrage. Gwen is the only member who actually enjoys the craft element of the meetings, while Helen thinks that craft is a little unnecessary, but she's not interested in women's rights: "What on earth do women need a vote for? My husband votes for who I tell him to vote for. What could be a better system than that?"