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.
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Seasons and episodes
Season 1
12 episodes · 2004
Episode 1. The Launch
2004-01-10 · 176 min
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…
Episode 2. Blackadder
2004-01-17 · 61 min
John Sergeant states why 'Blackadder' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 3. Fawlty Towers
2004-01-24 · 61 min
Jack Dee supports the case for Fawlty Towers to be the best sitcom.
Episode 4. The Good Life
2004-01-31 · 59 min
Ulrika Jonsson states why 'The Good Life' is her favourite sitcom.
Episode 5. Yes Minister
2004-02-07 · 59 min
Armando Iannucci states why 'Yes Minister' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 6. One Foot In The Grave
2004-02-14 · 59 min
Rowland Rivron states why 'One Foot in the Grave' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 7. Porridge
2004-02-21
Johnny Vaughan states why 'Porridge' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 8. Only Fools And Horses
2004-02-28 · 59 min
David Dickinson states why 'Only Fools and Horses' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 9. Open All Hours
2004-03-06 · 58 min
Clarissa Dickson Wright states why 'Open All Hours' is her favourite sitcom.
Episode 10. The Vicar Of Dibley
2004-03-13 · 60 min
Carol Vorderman states why 'Vicar of Dibley' is her favourite sitcom.
Episode 11. Dad's Army
2004-03-20 · 60 min
Phill Jupitus states why 'Dad's Army' is his favourite sitcom.
Episode 12. Live Final
2004-03-27 · 178 min
After weeks of voting the eventual winner is revealed!
