British Comedy Hour! Top 5 Best Brit Shows

Ello Ladies and Gents,


This is my segment on BRITISH COMEDIES! How exciting! I have found that the usual American is torn on British telly, they usually love it or hate it. In the words of my grandfather, "British comedy! Its not funny!" Well Sir, I do disagree. I have a HUGE thing for most British shows I have had the chance to lay my eyes on. So, i decided i would post a TOP 5, (since i just LOVE lists! not particularly but maybe I will come around with the list being created by ME!). So here it is, from my point of view, POV, I declare these 5 shows some of the best television to come out of our Queen's Country.



ENJOY :D




5.) The office



Excellent show, great cast of hilarious Brits. Staring the absurd Ricky Gervais as "Michael" the office's regional manager. If you enjoy the American Office then definitely give the BBC version a go because you will not be unsatisfied. Trust me, if you happen to be a fan of our version, definitely look this one up for some good laughs.

4.) The IT Crowd

This all started with a fan fave Richard Ayoade, I just love the guy, and chances are if you watch him for a good 5 seconds, YOU WILL TOO! Plus he is accompanied by his 2 mates, Chris O'Dowd & Katherine Parkinson which are also great contributors to this great British comedy. Also, making an appearance is one of my faves who you will see next on the list, Matt Berry. Basically they work in a large who-knows-what company in the Tech Support section. Really, go give this one a try, it will usher you into beautiful British heaven, I guarantee it!

3.) Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

This was probably my first actual glimpse into the wonderful world of British Comedy. It is for the outrageous, which would include yours truly. It is an insane look into a creeply little hospital called Darkplace. The lead doctor Rick Dagless MD (Matthew Holness) will become an instant favorite. You have to understand this is Bad Acting at its best, (insiders tip: its SUPPOSED to be like that!). He will also be found with Matt Berry as Dr. Lucien Sanchez and Alice Lowe as Liz Asher (a telepathic on the WARPATH.). Last but by NO means least, Dean Learner played by our very own, Richard Ayoade. There is a mini guest appearance from a man you will learn about next, a very special guy, Julian Barratt. CHECK THIS SHOW OUT! It is not on DVD, unless you ARE a Brit, but you can find it on youtube. It did have a stint on ADULTSWIM but is no longer shown there. (But number 2 on our list is! Sunday's at 1:00 AM)

2.) The Mighty Boosh

This is a GEM in the treasure chest of British Comedies. If you like the weird and unexplainably funny, you must make this your next television venture. Basically 2 guys, Julian Barratt (Howard Moon) & Noel Fielding (Vince Noir) have really absolutely nothing in common but hang out together constantly. They also chill with a Gorilla named Bollo and a Shaman Named Naboo The Enigma (Michael Fielding, which happens to be the real life brother of Noel Fielding). They go on crazy adventures and sing wonderfully insane songs. They are brilliant to a T. This year was their first trek to the Americas and went on a tour on did some talk show gigs, which i imagine you can also find on youtube. Seriously, check them out, you'll love yourself for it!

1.) SPACED

Now your in for a treat. If anyone who knows anything about British Comedies, its that SPACED is by far the most amazing show they have to offer. This show skyrocketed the careers of Simon Peg and Nick Frost, who can also be seen in the already-classics, "Shaun of the Dead" & "Hot Fuzz". It is a show about 2 people, Daisy & Tim, who meet and spend time together and decide to get an apartment together. They bring along their crazy friends, Twist & Mike. They meet a couple more amazing characters while living in their flat, Brian the Artist and the land lady Marsha. It is an excellent watch, so if you are interested in the classics of British comedy, PLEASE check IT out.

Well there you have it, my top 5 British comedies that will seriously make you want to be a Brit yourself. Don't waste anytime, get out there and start watching!

MEANGENE.