The Offical Top 25 Sitcoms EVER

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Only Fools and Horses - The Complete Series 1 [1981] [DVD]
1.  Only Fools and Horses - The Complete Series 1 [1981] [DVD] DVD ~ David Jason
The list author says:
  "Brothers Del Boy and Rodney Trotter live and work in Peckham, London.  They trade illegally and are look after their Grandad.  They're later joined by their Uncle Albert.  Written by John Sullivan."
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The Blackadder - The Historic First Series [1983] [DVD]
2.  The Blackadder - The Historic First Series [1983] [DVD] DVD ~ Rowan Atkinson
The list author says:
  "Rowan Atkinson's Blackadder and Tony Robinson's Baldrick appear during various parts of history.  Occasionally joined by Tim McInnerny, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, etc."
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The Vicar of Dibley - The Complete First Series [1994] [DVD]
3.  The Vicar of Dibley - The Complete First Series [1994] [DVD] DVD ~ Gary Waldhorn
The list author says:
  "Dawn French's vicar appears in the sleepy village of Dibley, much to the bemusement of the dozy villagers.  Shamefully only series one available at present."
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Dad's Army - The Complete First Series Plus the 'Lost' Episodes of Series Two [1968] [DVD]
4.  Dad's Army - The Complete First Series Plus the 'Lost' Episodes of Series Two [1968] [DVD] DVD ~ Arthur Lowe
The list author says:
  "My favourite sitcom ever.  From the pens of Jimmy Perry and David Croft.  Walmington-on-Sea, WWII.  The Home Guard are protecting the shores of England.  Superb cast led by Lowe and le Mesurier."
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Fawlty Towers - Series 1 [1975] [DVD]
5.  Fawlty Towers - Series 1 [1975] [DVD] DVD ~ John Cleese
The list author says:
  "Only 12 episodes over 2 series, but I dare you to find a duff episode.  Peerless writing, faultless acting and brilliant characters.  Even the minor characters are a joy."
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Yes Minister - Series One [1980] [DVD]
6.  Yes Minister - Series One [1980] [DVD] DVD ~ Paul Eddington
The list author says:
  "A superb trio of legends.  Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorn are constantly bickering like a couple of old ladies.  After 3 series we got Yes, PRIME Minister."
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Porridge - Series One [1974] [DVD]
7.  Porridge - Series One [1974] [DVD] DVD ~ Ronnie Barker
The list author says:
  "The antics of Robbie Barker's Fletch and the late, great Richard Beckinsale as Godber as they languish in Slade Prison.  The spin off was Going Straight."
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Open All Hours - Series One [1976] [DVD]
8.  Open All Hours - Series One [1976] [DVD] DVD ~ Ronnie Barker
The list author says:
  "The antics of Ronnie Barker's miserly shopkeeper and his hapless nephew, Granville, played to perfection by David Jason.  Every episode a total scream."
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The Good Life : 6 episodes from BBC Series 1 [1975] [DVD]
9.  The Good Life : 6 episodes from BBC Series 1 [1975] [DVD] DVD ~ Richard Briers
The list author says:
  "Forget Tom and Barbara's self sufficiency.  It's Margo and Jerry who are the real stars.  Penelope Keith steals every scene she appears in."
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One Foot in the Grave - Series 1 [1990] [DVD]
10.  One Foot in the Grave - Series 1 [1990] [DVD] DVD ~ Richard Wilson
The list author says:
  "Brilliant and totally surreal in equal measure.  The pairing of Richard Wilson and Annette Crosby is inspired.  And who could forget Mrs Warboys?"
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Father Ted - Series 1 [DVD] [1995]
11.  Father Ted - Series 1 [DVD] [1995] DVD ~ Dermot Morgan
The list author says:
  "It came from nowhere and how we loved it.  Who would have thought that 3 priests and their housekeeper living on a secluded island could be so joyous?"
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Keeping Up Appearances - Series 1 & 2 [1990] [DVD]
12.  Keeping Up Appearances - Series 1 & 2 [1990] [DVD] DVD ~ Patricia Routledge
The list author says:
  "The monstrous Hyacinth terrorises friends and neighbours with equal measure.  Just pray you never get invited around for coffee."
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'Allo 'Allo! - Series 1 & 2 [1982] [DVD]
13.  'Allo 'Allo! - Series 1 & 2 [1982] [DVD] DVD ~ Gorden Kaye
The list author says:
  "It lasted longer than the war, but how we would have loved a visit to Cafe Renee.  If only to hear Madame Edith belt out another tune."
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Last of the Summer Wine - Series 1 & 2 [1973] [DVD]
14.  Last of the Summer Wine - Series 1 & 2 [1973] [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Bates
The list author says:
  "The world's longest running sitcom.  Roy Clarke did much better with Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances, but this is still running today."
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Steptoe & Son - Series One [1962] [DVD]
15.  Steptoe & Son - Series One [1962] [DVD] DVD ~ Harry H. Corbett
The list author says:
  "The best father and son duo in sitcom history.  This even spawned 2 superb feature films.  Thank God Harold never left Albert."
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Men Behaving Badly: Series One [DVD] [1992]
16.  Men Behaving Badly: Series One [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Martin Clunes
The list author says:
  "Oh how I hate this sitcom.  But someone out there loves it or it wouldn't have been voted the 16th favourite."
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Absolutely Fabulous - Series 1 [DVD] [1992]
17.  Absolutely Fabulous - Series 1 [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Jennifer Saunders
The list author says:
  "Brilliant.  Inspired casting with Joanna Lumley and June Whitfield.  Who would have thought they would work so well with Jennifer Saunders?  Thankfully they're still at it today.  More please."
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Red Dwarf: Complete BBC Series 1 [DVD]
18.  Red Dwarf: Complete BBC Series 1 [DVD] DVD ~ Chris Barrie
The list author says:
  "Lost in space with mutant cats.  An original idea that initially worked well, but perhaps went on too long.  Hopefully they'll do a movie of this one day."
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The Royle Family - Series 1 [DVD] [1998]
19.  The Royle Family - Series 1 [DVD] [1998] DVD ~ Ricky Tomlinson
The list author says:
  "Only lasted 2 series but they quite while at the top.  How can it be so good to watch a bunch of layabouts doing nothing?  It works."
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Are You Being Served? [DVD]
20.  Are You Being Served? [DVD] DVD ~ John Inman
The list author says:
  "It's criminal that only the movie is available in the UK.  Come on Beeb, give us the series on DVD.  The spin off was Grace And Favour."
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To the Manor Born - Featuring the First Ever Episode [1979] [DVD]
21.  To the Manor Born - Featuring the First Ever Episode [1979] [DVD] DVD ~ Penelope Keith
The list author says:
  "Thanks to an ITV strike this got some of the best viewing figures ever.  It helps that it's jolly good too.  Penelope Keith on fine form again."
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Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em - the Complete 1st Series [DVD]
22.  Some Mothers Do 'ave 'em - the Complete 1st Series [DVD] DVD ~ Michael Crawford
The list author says:
  "Michael Crawford is easily the best physical comedian this country has seen in sitcomland.  Just watch the supporting players try and keep a straight face."
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The Very Best Of Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads [DVD] [1973]
23.  The Very Best Of Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads [DVD] [1973] DVD ~ James Bolam
The list author says:
  "The Likely Lads and Whatever Happened To gave us the first taste of nothern humour in sitcom.  The Beeb lost most of the original series, but thankfully the sequel is faultless and still in existence."
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My Family - Series 1 [DVD] [2000]
24.  My Family - Series 1 [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Robert Lindsay
The list author says:
  "The newest addition to this list.  The US approach of teams of writers penning different episodes means we've had dozens and dozens of episodes in a short space of time."
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The Office - The Complete First Series [2001] [DVD]
25.  The Office - The Complete First Series [2001] [DVD] DVD ~ Ricky Gervais
The list author says:
  "I've never understood the appeal of this.  And if I see that clip of him dancing again I'll go loopy."
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Only Fools and Horses Complete Series 1 - 7 Box Set [DVD] [1981] forum
are the christmas trilogy episodes included we really loved the batman one 		2 10 Feb 2012
Only Fools and Horses Complete Series 1 - 7 Box Set [DVD] [1981] forum
Slim or standard DVD cases? 		0 5 Feb 2012
Only Fools and Horses Complete Series 1 - 7 Box Set [DVD] [1981] forum
Are there any kind of subtitles ? 		1 4 Feb 2012
Only Fools and Horses Complete Series 1 - 7 Box Set [DVD] [1981] forum
Are the christmas specials included in this box set? 		0 3 Dec 2011
The Good Life : 6 episodes from BBC Series 1 [1975] [DVD] forum
subtitles 		1 17 Nov 2011
Absolutely Fabulous - Series 1 [DVD] [1992] forum
Subtitles 		0 27 Jan 2010
Last of the Summer Wine - Series 1 & 2 [1973] [DVD] forum
allo allo. 		0 9 Dec 2008
Yes Minister - Series One [1980] [DVD] forum
Subtitles? 		0 8 Dec 2008
Fawlty Towers - Series 1 [1975] [DVD] forum
Difficulty finding Episodes 4 to 6? 		1 8 Sep 2008
'Allo 'Allo! - Series 1 & 2 [1982] [DVD] forum
No subtitles 		0 9 Apr 2008
 
   

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