Britain's Best Sitcom (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series
Released in 2004, Britain's Best Sitcom is a documentary and comedy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Britain's Best Sitcom stars Jonathan Ross as Himself/Presenter, Peter Sallis as Self, Armando Iannucci as Himself/Presenter and Ulrika Jonsson as Herself/Presenter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Britain's Best Sitcom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Britain's Best Sitcom tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Britain's Best Sitcom (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Britain's Best Sitcom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Britain's Best Sitcom?
- Britain's Best Sitcom stars Jonathan Ross, Peter Sallis, Armando Iannucci, Ulrika Jonsson and Jack Dee.
- When was Britain's Best Sitcom released?
- Britain's Best Sitcom was released in 2004.