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The late 1980s. A time of big hair, shoulder pads, and for many people, the golden age of British sitcoms. Or so we thought.

I put a question to the channel recently, asking you to nominate some of the sitcoms that, frankly, left you with a straight face. The votes are now tallied, and we’re about to take a look at the sitcoms that your collective memory has deemed the least hilarious between 1985 and 1990.

We’ve all got our favourite shows, the ones we can watch over and over again for a good laugh, but there are some shows that just didn’t hit the comedic mark for some people. In this video, we’ll explore why you voted these 1970s and 1980s sitcoms the least funny. So, grab a cuppa and get ready to find out what went wrong.

You know I love hearing your thoughts, so I recently asked all of you: which sitcoms do you absolutely adore, or hate? And among all your brilliant suggestions, one show definitely made a strong appearance: ‘Not Going Out’!

This long-running BBC sitcom invites us into the world of Lee (played by the Lee Mack), a character who’s pretty much allergic to responsibility. He’s the classic lazy, unmotivated, and incredibly sarcastic flatmate whose main goals seem to be avoiding chores and, well, trying (often awkwardly) to charm the ladies in his life. The show itself is a master of quick-fire gags, witty banter, and that comforting, traditional studio audience laughter.

So, when it comes to ‘Not Going Out,’ what made you laugh out loud, and what maybe made you roll your eyes? Let’s unpack what viewers and critics loved or hated about this very British comedy!

I’m always curious about your British TV opinions, so I recently threw out the question: which sitcoms do you absolutely love, or maybe hate? And among the fantastic suggestions that poured in, one name kept popping up: ‘Derek’!

This unique British series is the brainchild of Ricky Gervais – he wrote, directed, and starred as the kind-hearted Derek Noakes. If you’re a fan of ‘The Office,’ you’ll recognise the mockumentary style instantly. ‘Derek’ is a show that really got people talking and feeling, so let’s try to unpack what viewers loved, and perhaps what made them feel a little differently about it.

I asked you all: which British sitcoms are your absolute favourites, and which ones just rub you the wrong way? And amidst all your brilliant suggestions, ‘Duty Free’ popped up time and time again!

This ITV classic, which ran from 1984 to 1986, was an absolute phenomenon, with up to 18 million viewers every week! It was pure holiday escapism, packed with sun, sea, sangria, and even a memorable Christmas special.

So, what was it about this Spanish holiday sitcom, that had viewers tuning in in their millions, while others just weren’t convinced? Get your passport and boarding card ready, we’re about to find out what people felt was right (or very wrong!) with ‘Duty Free’!

I recently threw out the question to all of you: what are your most loved (or perhaps most hated!) British sitcoms? And from the dozens of fantastic suggestions, ‘To The Manor Born’ definitely made the cut!

This beloved classic, originally airing from 1979 to 1981 (plus a special in 2007), gave us the unforgettable duo of Penelope Keith as the wonderfully dignified Audrey fforbes-Hamilton and Peter Bowles as the smooth, self-made millionaire, Richard DeVere. The story begins with Audrey having to sell her grand family estate, only for it to be snapped up by the very charming (and very ‘new money’) DeVere. It’s a premise that feels so quintessentially British and, dare I say, harmless! So, what could possibly be controversial or disliked about a show like this? Let’s dive in and find out!

I recently asked: which British sitcoms do you absolutely adore, or, let’s be honest, totally can’t stand? And out of the hundreds of replies I got, one title stood out: ‘Sorry!’

This classic BBC One sitcom, broadcast from 1981 to 1988, starred the legendary Ronnie Corbett as Timothy Lumsden – a 41-year-old librarian who’s sharp as a tack, witty… but also incredibly shy and just a little bit awkward, especially when it comes to love.

So, what was the real deal with ‘Sorry!’? Let’s dive in and find out what people loved and, perhaps, what they didn’t quite forgive!

I asked you: what British sitcoms do you absolutely love or totally despise? Out of hundreds of replies, one show kept popping up: ‘Allo ‘Allo!

This classic British sitcom, that aired on BBC One back in 1982 and ran for nine hilarious (and sometimes controversial) seasons, transported us to Nazi-occupied France during World War 2. Created by the brilliant minds of David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, it’s famous for its unforgettable characters and incredible cast. But let’s be real, it also gets a lot of flak for its over-the-top stereotypes and making light of a pretty serious time in history.

In this video, we’re going unpack all of it – what made you laugh, what made you cringe, and why this show still sparks so much debate!

We’ve already looked at the top British sitcoms that had terrible American re-makes, but because that list was voted for by a contemporary audience, many of them might have forgotten – or never seen – some of the really good classic British sitcoms from the 1970s and 1980s.

To make up for that, in this video we’re going to have a look at some popular sitcoms from that period that were re-made for American audiences. We’re going in chronological order that the original British shows were first broadcast.