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Britain's Best Sitcom

Season 1 Episode 11: Dad's Army

Phill Jupitus argues that Dad's Army is Britain's most iconic sitcom, examining its enduring popularity through conversations with surviving cast members Clive Dunn and Frank Williams, as well as writers and fans.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Launch

1. The Launch

Aired: Jan 9, 2004

The wait for the next BBC sitcom begins, featuring a lineup of legendary show...

Episode 2 Blackadder

2. Blackadder

Aired: Jan 16, 2004

John Sergeant reveals his go-to sitcom, a beloved British comedy series that ...

Episode 3 Fawlty Towers

3. Fawlty Towers

Aired: Jan 23, 2004

Jack Dee declares Fawlty Towers the supreme sitcom, crediting its enduring co...

Episode 4 The Good Life

4. The Good Life

Aired: Jan 30, 2004

Ulrika Jonsson reveals her eternal affection for "The Good Life", praising it...

Episode 5 Yes, Minister

5. Yes, Minister

Aired: Feb 6, 2004

The next episode of this series features a special guest, Armando Iannucci, w...

Episode 6 One Foot in the Grave

6. One Foot in the Grave

Aired: Feb 13, 2004

Rowland Rivron fondly recalls the classic BBC sitcom "One Foot in the Grave",...

Episode 7 Porridge

7. Porridge

Aired: Feb 20, 2004

Johnny Vaughan reveals his all-time favorite sitcom, praising the timeless hu...

Episode 8 Only Fools and Horses

8. Only Fools and Horses

Aired: Feb 27, 2004

A celebrated antique expert reveals his go-to sitcom, highlighting its enduri...

Episode 9 Open All Hours

9. Open All Hours

Aired: Mar 5, 2004

Celebrated food writer Clarissa Dickson Wright talks about her affection for ...

Episode 10 The Vicar of Dibley

10. The Vicar of Dibley

Aired: Mar 12, 2004

Carol Vorderman's favorite sitcom is "The Vicar of Dibley", which she loves f...

Episode 11 Dad's Army

11. Dad's Army

Aired: Mar 19, 2004

Phill Jupitus argues that Dad's Army is Britain's most iconic sitcom, examini...

Episode 12 The Live Final

12. The Live Final

Aired: Mar 26, 2004

The final results are announced, culminating in the crowning of a champion.

Info about Britain's Best Sitcom

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy