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- Fawlty Towers. John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth. 1,202 votes. A brilliantly crafted farce, Fawlty Towers stars the incomparable John Cleese as Basil Fawlty, the perpetually flustered and hapless hotel manager.
- Steptoe and Son. Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett. 418 votes. This gritty comedy-drama centres on father-and-son rag-and-bone men Albert (Wilfrid Brambell) and Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett), whose bitter relationship drives the show's dark humour.
- Porridge. Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay. 748 votes. Set within the confines of HM Slade Prison, Porridge is led by Ronnie Barker's iconic portrayal of inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher.
- Are You Being Served? Trevor Bannister, John Inman, Wendy Richard. 1,076 votes. An ensemble sitcom set in a department store, Are You Being Served? features an unforgettable cast of eccentric characters led by the charmingly snobbish Mrs Slocombe (Mollie Sugden) and her colourful wigs.
- Steptoe and Son (1962-1974) Father and son rag-and-bone team ply their trade from a backstreet yard in Shepherd’s Bush, West London, leading to perpetual inter-generational conflict between aspirant and ambitious young Harold and “dirty old man” Albert.
- Till Death Us Do Part (1965-1975) Ranting East End bigot Alf Garnett rails forth against immigrants, socialists, Liverpudlians, layabouts, young people in general and his “silly old moo” wife, Else.
- All Gas and Gaiters (1966-1971) An ecclesiastical farce revolving around rivalry and intrigue in the Church of England. An over-officious dean tries to enforce discipline at St. Ogg’s Cathedral, much to the annoyance of everyone else on the team .
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1967-1971) Manny Cohen and Patrick Kelly make for an unlikely couple, being from distinctly different cultural backgrounds (one Jewish and the other Irish), but they go into business together as tailors.
- Planet Earth. According to NME, "Planet Earth" is one of the most expensive nature documentaries ever commissioned by the BBC. This lavish budget is apparent in every frame: "Planet Earth" is absolutely gorgeous.
- Fawlty Towers. After John Cleese left "Monty Python's Flying Circus," his next project was "Fawlty Towers." Created and written by Cleese and Connie Booth, the show, which was first broadcast in 1975, is set in a fictional Torquay hotel run by Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil.
- The Office. "The Office" is the brainchild of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Gervais stars as David Brent, the incompetent manager of a fictional paper company.
- Doctor Who. "Doctor Who" first appeared on television screens in 1963. In the years since, it's featured a huge variety of storylines, themes, sci-fi conceits, and actors, and become a genuine phenomenon.
Britain's Favourite 70s Sitcoms. TV documentary. Channel 5. 2023. 1 episode. A look at the best sitcoms of the 1970s. Features Rowland Rivron, William Roache, Simon O'Brien, Ann Bell, Lesley Garrett and more. Like this. F. X. R. W. E. Overview. Cast & Crew. Genre. Documentary. Broadcast. 2023. Channel 5. Episodes. 1. Features.
- Happy Days. Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Tom Bosley. 3,311 votes. Centered around a Midwestern family in the 1950s, this feel-good sitcom featuring Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Tom Bosley quickly endeared itself to audiences with its nostalgic portrayal of simpler times.
- All in the Family. Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner. 3,266 votes. Tackling social issues with humor and poignant insight, this groundbreaking sitcom followed the lives of working-class bigot Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), his long-suffering wife Edith (Jean Stapleton), their daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers), and son-in-law Mike (Rob Reiner).
- M*A*S*H. Alan Alda, McLean Stevenson, Wayne Rogers. 3,834 votes. Set in the Korean War, this iconic show expertly showcased both the humor and the heartbreak experienced by a group of dedicated army doctors.
- The Carol Burnett Show. Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Lyle Waggoner. 2,953 votes. An innovative sketch comedy series fronted by comedic legend Carol Burnett along with Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner captivated audiences with its hilarious skits, celebrity guest stars, and iconic musical numbers.
Dec 1, 2018 · From Fawlty Towers to The Goodies – the top 10 British sitcoms of the 70s. TV. By Greg Jameson. December 1, 2018. The 1970s is rightly lauded as the golden age of British sitcom....
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