Movies and TvShows featuring "period-sitcom" theme.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The personal and professional lives of the staff of fictional Pittsburgh radio station WENN in the early 1940s, before and during World War II.

Chelmsford 123 is a British television situation comedy produced for Channel 4 by Hat Trick Productions. It ran for two series, of six and seven episodes, in 1988 and 1990. The series was set in the British town of Chelmsford in the year AD 123, and concerned the power struggle between Roman governor Aulus Paulinus and the British chieftain, Badvoc. Britain is a miserable place, cold and wet – just the place to exile Aulus for accidentally insulting the Emperor's horse, but also give him something useful to do. Aulus, probably a play on Aulus Platorius Nepos, the governor of Roman Britain between 122 and 125, was a rather delicate Roman, who was usually outwitted by the scheming Badvoc, who hadn't had a haircut for twenty-five years. Many of the other regular "Hat Trick" actors, previously seen in shows such as Who Dares Wins, also appeared. Both series are now available on 4 on Demand and SeeSaw. Series 1 and 2 was released on DVD by Acorn Media UK on 15 September 2011.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?"

Up Pompeii! is a British television comedy series broadcast between 1969 and 1970, starring Frankie Howerd. The first series was written by Talbot Rothwell, a scriptwriter for the Carry On films, and the second series by Rothwell and Sid Colin. Two later specials were transmitted in 1975 and 1991.

Mapp and Lucia is a comedy-drama TV show set in the 1930s, focusing on the rivalry, gossip, and snobbery between two strong-willed women living in a small British village. The story is based on a novel and explores themes of friendship, love, and social dynamics in a rural setting.