Britain's Best Sitcom was a poll conducted in 2004 by the BBC, to identify the United Kingdom's best sitcom. Viewers were asked to vote for their favourite by phone, text message and on the web. The top ten went forward to a final round of voting. Ten, one hour long programmes were made before the final round, each about one of the Top 10, the programmes consisting of a celebrity speaking on behalf of their chosen sitcom as well as interviews with the stars and people that made it. Each of these programmes consisted of the celebrity advocating the sitcom giving a list of reasons as to why viewers should vote for the sitcom being advocated, as well as featuring plugs from other famous fans of each sitcom. Jonathan Ross hosted the countdown show.
The Launch
Jan 10, 2004
This is the search for the best situation comedy made by the BBC. We go down from #50-#11. From ""My Family"", ""Goodnight Sweetheart"", ""Hancock"" and many more. We then find out the final 10, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools and Horses, The Good Life, Open all Hours, The Vicar of Dibley, Yes Minister, Porridge, One Foot in the Grave, Dad's Army and Blackadder. Over the next 10 weeks, we vote for the winnner.
Blackadder
Jan 17, 2004
John Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
Fawlty Towers
Jan 24, 2004
Jack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
The Good Life
Jan 31, 2004
Ulrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
Yes Minister
Feb 7, 2004
Armando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
One Foot In The Grave
Feb 14, 2004
Rowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
Porridge
Feb 21, 2004
Johnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.
Only Fools And Horses
Feb 28, 2004
David Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.
Open All Hours
Mar 6, 2004
Clarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Mar 13, 2004
Carol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.
Dad's Army
Mar 20, 2004
Phill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.
Live Final
Mar 27, 2004
After weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!
