The news that one of Britain’s most cherished comedy double acts, Morecambe and Wise, nearly broke up in 1950, before they ever achieved anything like the fame that they later went on to attain ...

British sitcoms don't rely on big ensemble casts as often as American ones, but Green Wing gives each of its strange characters plenty to do. 10 Little-Known UK Sitcoms That US Viewers Need To ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Earache Records Morecambe and Wise. Pete and Dud. Smith and Jones. All great British ...

A British Detective Comedy About a Reclusive Puzzle-Maker In “Ludwig,” David Mitchell tries to solve mysteries—and the problem of being a person in the world. By Sarah Larson March 21, 2025 ...

Right now, British stand-up comedy is enjoying a huge surge: our cover star, Peter Kay, is reviving his Better Late Than Never tour with colossal stadium gigs right through the summer and into 2026.

But British TV comedy will always be where my heart truly lies and if any of my above choices are on your own list of TV faves, then I urge you to try any or all of my top picks of Brit TV comedy.

British game show "Taskmaster" kicked off its 18th season on the UK's Channel 4 on Sept. 12, but it is social media that has made the quirky comedy a viral phenomenon in the U.S. and beyond.

The Oddball British Comedy Show I Thought I’d Hate (And Learned to Love) The cult favorite Taskmaster has a nonsensical premise that slowly bowled me over. By David Sims Avalon ...

HBO Sets James Acaster Comedy Special The heckler-infused hour from the British comic will drop Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 p.m. By Lacey Rose ... November 12, 2024 10:00am ...

And yet, compared with the British “Office,” it is a model of restraint. By Margaret Lyons Robert Webb, left, and Jeremy Swift in a scene from the short-lived comedy “The Smoking Room ...