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View Poll Results: Best British Comedy?
Benny Hinn 19 10.44%
The entire 'Carry On...' series 9 4.95%
Monty Python's sketch shows 45 24.73%
The Goodies 32 17.58%
One Foot In The Grave 15 8.24%
Brittas Empire 11 6.04%
Some Mothers 'ave Them 27 14.84%
Dads Army 17 9.34%
Mr. Bean 52 28.57%
Entire Alan Partridge Collection 3 1.65%
Believe Nothing (with Professor Adonis ****) 3 1.65%
Bottom - Young Ones - (General Rik Myall) 31 17.03%
Enitre Black Adder Series (or stipulate your favourite) 46 25.27%
The Vicar of Dibley 15 8.24%
Goodness Gracious Me 4 2.20%
Extras 7 3.85%
The Office 31 17.03%
The League of Gentlemen 8 4.40%
People Like Us 2 1.10%
Spaced 4 2.20%
Coupling 12 6.59%
Black Books 29 15.93%
Father Ted 21 11.54%
The I.T Crowd 12 6.59%
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace 6 3.30%
The Mighty Boosh 6 3.30%
Big Train 4 2.20%
Little Britain 48 26.37%
Bromwell High 8 4.40%
Ali G 55 30.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 182. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 11-12-2006, 11:13 PM   #31
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I can't believe I forgot Yes Minister/Prime Minister.

That has to be one of the best.



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Sir Humphrey Appleby and his tongue twisting stalling tactics. These episodes are timeless....
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Old 11-12-2006, 11:26 PM   #32
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another recent comedy that has been left off the list is Green Wing. One of the funniest shows I have ever seen. It is on UKTV for those with Foxtel.
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Old 11-12-2006, 11:47 PM   #33
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I've only heard of Ali G which is why I voted him.

If I've heard or knew of any others, I might have chose something different.
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Old 12-12-2006, 12:36 AM   #34
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Well obviously Fawlty Towers. Anything with Steve Coogan is great too (I'm Alan Partridge)
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Old 12-12-2006, 07:45 AM   #35
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Isn't it a contridiction, British and funny??
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Old 12-12-2006, 07:47 AM   #36
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I can't believe I forgot Yes Minister/Prime Minister.

That has to be one of the best.



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Of course........how could we forget the "Yes Minister/Prime Minister" series, absolutely brilliant, would have to be one of the most cleverly written shows ever.......pure genius, thanks Lumpy, completely forgot that one.
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Old 12-12-2006, 07:47 AM   #37
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Isn't it a contridiction, British and funny??
LOL...

I was going to vote for the current Ashes Series.... e
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Old 12-12-2006, 02:54 PM   #39
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Old 12-12-2006, 04:32 PM   #40
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I voted for young ones, just cracked me up. I tell you what though, looking through that list, the poms have some quality comedy shows.
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personally i never actually thought any of those english shows were funny. guess i never had an english sense of humour.
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Old 12-12-2006, 08:34 PM   #42
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Benny Hill is NOT Benny Hinn you blubby iriot. If you want to se who Benny Hill is watch 7 comedy show on Saturday night with Russell Gilbert.

When I was a litle kid, I used to love MIND YOUR LANGUAGE and LOVE THY NEIGHBOUR. I am a third generation racist you see.
I liked those two as well, who's up for a pint ?...I'll ave a half !

Did anyone mention Robins nest ?
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...And where's the Two Ronnies? They are legends.

Also Ronnie Barkers 'Open All Hours' was a real laugh.

Poll should've had Benny Hill, not Benny Hinn.

I didn't vote as my best favourites weren't there.
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Old 12-12-2006, 11:03 PM   #44
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The funny ones in my opinion are:

Benny Hill....dirty and very funny.
Fawlty Towers....always a drama..."where are you Basil?"
Little Britain.....love when she vomits at the fate after tasting the scones...

and wasn't Gimme Gimme Gimme British?....cause Linda really cracks me up....oh he's gorgeous Tom, he's gorgeous....you have no hope Linda..give up! :
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I refuse to vote for Benny Hinn
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Old 13-12-2006, 12:42 PM   #46
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Red Dwarf which is not listed is my favourite.
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Old 13-12-2006, 12:46 PM   #47
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Fluffy Flowers, Black Books..
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Ali G FTW!
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Old 13-12-2006, 03:30 PM   #49
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Fawlty tours what a ****er!!! Voted for blackadder, Ali g & Mr Bean (always makes me laugh!)
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All good comedies.

I had a look through the ABC shop recently ... brought back soooo many memories looking through the DVDs.

Actually a decent shop ... was a Gold mine for Chrissy gift ideas

Was eyeing off the Red Dwarf 2 DVD pack Series 1-9 ... mmmmmm
Another favourite of mine is Little Britain.
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Old 13-12-2006, 08:17 PM   #51
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Damn you ozfords!! I cannot possibly decide which is best!!

: Brain in explosive overload. To..hard....to....decide!!!! All...such... fantastic....programs!! Cannot..decide...which....one is......best!!!!

May have to say Father Ted, but they are all such good shows. Much better than that americansky stuff.

Don't forget, for all you Spaced fans out there, they've got another movie coming out. http://www.jointhefuzz.com/
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The trailers for that movie are awesome and from their last couple of offerings it's shaping up to being a shed hot movie.

Sorry about the mulititude of offerings. The sad part is that there is so much more I couldn't include.
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Black books for sure!, then Farther ted and the I.T crowd!
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Aaahh, I missed Black Adder! Bugger.
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I'm going with "Love Thy Neighbour" as my favorite.
I used to love Eddie & Bill taking the p!ss out of each other in reference to "race" & "colour". Something that isn't tolerated in this day and age. Didn't they always end up at the pub, with that other bloke (can't remember his name) who wore a beret and said "I'll have half"
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What about Red Dwarf?
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I'm going with "Love Thy Neighbour" as my favorite.
I used to love Eddie & Bill taking the p!ss out of each other in reference to "race" & "colour". Something that isn't tolerated in this day and age. Didn't they always end up at the pub, with that other bloke (can't remember his name) who wore a beret and said "I'll have half"
I had heard (don't know that it's true) that the British government commissioned Love Thy Neighbour to ease the racial tensions of the day. By making Eddie look stupid for his bigotted views and to show that they can be friends.
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My all time favourite comedy is Red Dwarf, not listed in the poll. Love every episode and have them all on DVD - which is saying something as I never buy DVDs. Well I didn't buy these either, just acquired them after my brother and long time Red Dwarf fan was finished with his.

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as per my sig...lol....bloody classics!
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Who voted for Garth Marenghi's Darkplace? That is one stupidly funny show! It has the guy from I.T. Crowd in it, the high pitched one.
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