British Comedy TV Shows

People who haven't watched British comedy TV shows, really are missing out on something great. I know that American sitcoms are one of the best and they dominate television ratings almost in every country. However, British TV shows are not far behind.

Entertainment is something that we all are looking for. We do a variety of activities to get rid of boredom, and watching TV shows is one of them. Sure it's called the "Idiot Box", but there's no life without it. TV shows have become one of the most essential elements of our life. We just cannot survive without them, we need them. Now there are many types of shows which air on TV, some are drama, action, romance, fiction, sci-fi and my favorite comedy. Comedy TV shows are preferred by everyone, there's no better fun than watching a group of people doing stupid things and making us laugh. Now you all must be big fans of American TV shows, but have you ever tried watching British comedy shows.

British comedy started on radio and gradually moved on to TV and BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) became one of the most popular channels because it started airing a major chunk of British TV shows in Europe. So here are some names of some of the most famous British comedy sitcoms which you can watch and have a great laugh.

Top British Comedy TV Shows

These are some of the best TV shows in the English land. Although most names you'll see below are not globally popular as F.RI.E.N.D.S, but these shows are close enough. So let's begin.

Father Ted
It's obvious that Father Ted is #1 in this list of most popular TV shows, it has become somewhat of an institution for fans since it started airing in 1995. It's written by two geniuses, Graham Linehan and Arthur Matthews, Father Ted displays a wonderful tongue in cheek humor which leaves general public wanting for more.

Armstrong and Miller
It's a sketch show headed by the strong team of Armstrong and Miller. It's filled with great comic situations and great characters. It's one of the best observational comedies that you have ever seen. The most famous scene is with the WW2 background where they play WW2 soldiers but their language is of the modern day's rugged youth. The characters are filled with bad-ass attitude of the modern youth which is hilarious. Go check this one out.

Mind Your Language
It's one of the best TV shows of all time and is one of the most popular British sitcoms. It's about an English teacher who tries his level best to teach English to a group of foreigners from all walks of life. The show shows how a whole country can unite with the language of love and passion. Yes, there are cultural differences everywhere but still humor and harmony make it all easy. The show has been a favorite among many TV viewers and still is one of the most watched TV shows of all time.

Mock The Week
It's hosted by Irish comedian Dara O' Brien and is one of the most loved TV shows in the UK. The contestants who take part in the show are mostly stand up comedians or celebrities. This is a great watch as the contestants are put in situations where they have to enact someone's profession or say something really nasty. The show has been a launchpad for many British comedians and helped them become well-known face all over Europe.

List of British Comedy TV Shows

Other than the 4 names mentioned above, here's a comedy TV shows list which you can check out for more hearty laughs.

• Yes Minister
• Coupling
• The Benny Hill Show
• The Office
• Mr. Bean
• Mulberry
• The Kumars at No. 42
• Dad's Army
• Goon Show
• Little Britain
• QI
• The Inbetweeners
• Peep Show
• The League of Gentlemen
• I'm Alan Partridge
• Bottom
• Spaced
• Big Train
• Black Books
• Green Wing

So these were some of the best British comedy TV shows in which most of them are my personal favorites. So for people who haven't started watching these TV shows yet, begin now because there's no comedy like British comedy.