Ok, I am a Canadian living in the States and I need a change from American tv, I have watched "Da Ali G show", Extra's , and the original Office. I enjoyed all of these shows immensely. I know there are many great British comedies to watch, however I heard that Black Adder and Red Dwarf are good shows to watch, so my question is which show should I start with? Or if you have any other suggestions, that would be wonderful. Thanks much appreciated.
shareSomeone mentioned the other day that a show called "Absolutely Fabulous" is very funny.
They are very much mistaken. It's profoundly unfunny.
Of the shows already listed, I'd say all episodes of 'The Young Ones', 'Fawlty Towers' and 'I'm Alan Partridge' are perfect examples of must-see British comedy.
'Red Dwarf' I hate.
'Black Adder' is great, although do take on board the advice about the first series, I personally have a soft spot for it, but it's just not the same as the three following series.
'Dad's Army' is a classic, although inconsistent.
'The Inbetweeners' is/was outrageously funny when it came out, but went downhill towards the end. Definitely watch the first series.
'The Mighty Boosh' is wildly overrated.
Three more recommendations that haven't been mentioned are:
'Porridge'
'One Foot in the Grave'
'Steptoe and Son'.