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Britain's Best Sitcom

TV series · 12 episodes · 2004

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Elaine Shepherddirector · producer
  2. Garry John Hughesdirector · producer
  3. Karina Brennandirector · producer
  4. Norman Hulldirector · producer
  5. Stephen Franklindirector · producer
  6. Matt O'Caseydirector · producer
  7. Alex Hardcastledirector · producer
  8. Lloyd Stantonwriter
  9. Steve Puntwriter
  10. Andy Devonshiredirector
  11. Robin Incewriter
  12. Johnny Vaughanwriter
  13. Andre Vincentwriter
  14. Jez Stevensonwriter
  15. Phil Wildingwriter
  16. Phill Jupituswriter
  17. Jack Deewriter
  18. Stuart Maconiewriter
  19. Becky Martindirector
  20. Shaun Pyewriter
  21. Rich Webberwriter
  22. Armando Iannucciwriter
  23. Cybele Rowbottomproducer
  24. Gerard Barryproducer

On screen

  1. Jonathan Rosslead actor
  2. Johnny Vaughanguest actor
  3. Phill Jupitusguest actor
  4. Jack Deeguest actor
  5. Armando Iannucciguest actor
  6. David Dickinsonguest actor
  7. Rowland Rivronguest actor
  8. Clarissa Dickson Wrightguest actor
  9. John Sergeantguest actor
  10. Ulrika Jonssonguest actor
  11. Carol Vordermanguest actor
  12. Peter Sallisguest actor
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From the people who made Britain's Best Sitcom

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Through the cast

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  1. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does CountdownJonathan RossPhill Jupitus2013 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  2. Penn & Teller: Fool UsJonathan Ross2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  3. A Grand Day OutPeter Sallis1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  4. ValiantJonathan Ross2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  5. The Wrong TrousersPeter Sallis1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  6. A Close ShavePeter Sallis1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  7. Top GearJonathan RossJohnny Vaughan2002 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  8. A Matter of Loaf and DeathPeter Sallis2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Justice League UnlimitedJonathan Ross2004 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  10. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitPeter Sallis2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. Taste the Blood of DraculaPeter Sallis1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  12. The Sparks BrothersJonathan Ross2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. Scream and Scream AgainPeter Sallis1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. Spice WorldJonathan Ross1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  15. Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?Peter Sallis1978 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!Jonathan Ross2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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  1. Would I Lie to You?2007 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared

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