This lineup of 2024’s best comedy shows is only as strong as the fandom behind it. Therefore, viewers' votes are pivotal in determining the final stature of these shows. For those passionate about television comedies, now is the time to lend your voice to these rankings. In conclusion, ...
Before its American counterpart, there was the original UK version of this mockumentary-style workplace comedy. Set in the drab Wernham Hogg paper company, it introduced the world to the lovable yet incompetent boss, David Brent, played by Ricky Gervais. Equally cringeworthy and fu...
4. “The Office” (UK Version) (2001-2003) Play Where to watch: Prime Video “The Office” is a British comedy in the style of a mockumentary. The boss of the office is played by famous comedian Ricky Gervais, who believes he’s well-liked and entertaining in the office—but not ...
Richard Ayoade is a British actor, TV presenter and author, but he has also proven himself to be a great director when given the chance. After his coming-of-age comedy-dramaSubmarine,Ayoade's second movie adapted a lesser-known novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky.The Doublestars Jesse Eisenberg as ...
In 2000, Total Film readers voted it the third-best comedy of all time.That said, ‘Withnail & I’ was no instant success: it managed a paltry three-week run on its opening and, including its 2007 UK Film Council remastered re-release, has only grossed £1.5million in British cinemas...
Comedy treasure Pete Holmes is trying to do something fresh and different on TV. In the first 28 episodes of The Pete Holmes Show, some of it works, and some of it doesn't; but there's clear potential for Pete to develop into a late night giant. Root f
In 2000, Total Film readers voted it the third-best comedy of all time.That said, ‘Withnail & I’ was no instant success: it managed a paltry three-week run on its opening and, including its 2007 UK Film Council remastered re-release, has only grossed £1.5million in British cinemas...
Yes, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks are always there if you need them. But what about something a little more fresh, emblematic of all the incredible shows that are coming out of the UK? SEE ALSO: The 31 best British TV shows of 2023 (so far) ...
Comedy Stars Cara Theobold, Susan Wokoma, Arinzé Kene Created by Howard Overman Watch on Netflix The United Kingdom has had someBuffy the Vampire Slayer-adjacent shows before, butCrazyheadmay be the closest thing there is to a British Buffy. Cara Theobold stars as Amy, a young woman who...
How to watch: Anne Boleyn is now streaming on My5 in the UK. This Way Up (Season 2) Family time. Credit: Rekha Garton Continuing its run with a second season every bit as brilliant as the first, Aisling Bea's sharply written comedy/drama about two sisters navigating life in London ...