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  Top Comedy - British comedy guaranteed to make Peter Kay laugh
Within the Top Comedy website you will find well over a fifteen hundred pages of good old British comedy (all the bad old foreign comedy having been filtered out, except for the Saddam Hussein's haemorrhoids/chilli suppository joke).
My next door neighbour's wife said of it 'Not British Comedy at its best', but what does she know.
A FUNNY OLD WORLD is a selection of pages from the british comedy weblog I ran from 2003 to 2006 which proves that reaching the age of sixty five doesn't preclude you from still have a bit of fun now and then.
www.topcomedy.co.uk   (623 words)

  
  British comedy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
British Comedy, in film, radio and television, is known for its consistently quirky characters, plots and settings, and has produced some of the most famous and memorable comic actors and characters in the last fifty years.
British comedy films are legendary, but among the most notable are the Ealing comedies, the 1950s satires of the Boulting Brothers, and innumerable popular comedy series including the St Trinian's films, the "Doctor" series, and the long-running Carry On films.
Radio comedy in Britain has been almost exclusively the preserve of the BBC, and a number of British radio comedies achieved considerable renown in the second half of the twentieth century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_comedy   (853 words)

  
 British comedy: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A british sitcom is a situation comedy (sitcom) produced in the united kingdom....
Not the nine oclock news was a ground-breaking comedy television programme shown on the bbc broadcast from 1979 to 1982....
The british comedy awards is an annual awards ceremony in the united kingdom celebrating notable comedians and entertainment performances of the previous year....
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/b/br/british_comedy.htm   (3473 words)

  
 GreenCine | British Comedy
The coarse and fine threads of British comedy were at last firmly knitted together in the radio and TV work of the 1950s and later in such productions as The Goon Show, Beyond the Fringe, Monty Python's Flying Circus and their filmic spinoffs.
The British film industry, caught between healthier film industries in Europe and in Hollywood, was especially weak in the silent era, and while the English music hall produced some of comedy's greatest stars - Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel, Cary Grant - they did the great bulk of their work in the US.
Three of his subsequent films built on these innovations and are major British comedies of their time: a frantic sex comedy, The Knack (1965); a satire of World War II movies, How I Won the War (1967); and the post-apocalyptic farce The Bed Sitting Room (1969).
www.greencine.com /static/primers/britcom1.jsp   (1929 words)

  
 Vertigo Galleries - galleries - british film comedy: a tradition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
From the 1930's to the most recent revival of the British film comedy, this art has remained one of the most remembered genres of the movies.
From the late 50's to the early 70's the great Carry On films were to be a British institution and have found a whole new audience in young and old.
Some more recent offerings from the British comedy league are "A Fish Called Wanda", the brilliant "Four Weddings and a Funeral", "Notting Hill" and the recent "Johnny English", a James Bond style spoof starring Rowan Attkinson.
www.vertigogalleries.com /galleries/british_comedy.html   (675 words)

  
 Comic strip - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the British comedy group, see The Comic Strip.
In another case, Dilbert is sometimes found in the business section of a newspaper instead because of the strip's commentary about office politics.
The world's longest comic strip is 88.9 metres long and on display at Trafalgar Square as part of the London Comedy Festival.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comic_strip   (1794 words)

  
 Blackball (2003)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
A very funny British sporting comedy from Mel Smith (Bean, High Heels and Low lifes), which involves a similar sport, and in turn could be deemed as Torquay's answer to "Kingpin" - its certainly as crazy and entertaining.
Torquay painter and decorator, and local loser - Cliff Starkey (Paul Kaye – aka British TV's Dennis Pennis) has a talent - it may not be wallpapering but he has a talent - and that talent is crown green bowls.
His uncle (Bernard Cribbins of `Carry On' fame) dragged him along as a youngster every time he played, and with the knowledge of the sport drummed into him along with the games he played with his uncle in order to "stop him going mental" Cliff soon becomes a master of the bowling green.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0337879   (509 words)

  
 A Guide to Classic British Film Comedy
Hay may not have been the first of the great British comedy actors - Arthur Askey and The Crazy Gang were probably before him and were possibly more popular, but for me he was the first and opened the door into the classics of the 40s, 50s and early 60s.
Sim was a darker character, and not just a comedy actor, yet he is the figurehead of some real classics.
The king of British comedy was Peter Sellers, an excellent character actor and comic genius appearing in arguably the best films at the height of the postwar comedy era.
www.cinescene.com /names/britcomedy.html   (983 words)

  
 The Groovie Page of British Comedy
I first saw the Young Ones on MTV in the mid 1980's, and with all due respect to the other shows listed on this page (and those that aren't), I thought it was the funniest British comedy I have seen.
Recently, the Young Ones have been shown in the US on Comedy Central, and all episodes are now available on video in the US on CBS/Fox video.
British Web Broadcasting is the latest concept in broadcasting comedy television, through the medium of the Internet and can be found at www.bwebb.tv.
www.grooviespad.com /groovie/funny/british.htm   (281 words)

  
 Fawlty Towers the classic British comedy
This is a tribute to the classic 1970s comedy series set in the fictional Fawlty Towers hotel in Torquay on the English Riviera.
Donald Sinclair died in 1981, apparently he emigrated to Florida in the 1970s where he was once tracked down by a British newspaper after Cleese unfortunately named him in an interview.
The programme went on to become a British comedy classic, winning many awards over the years.
www.fawltysite.net   (867 words)

  
 British Comedy: The Ben Elton FAQ v1.71   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
He was paid £15 every time he performed his comedy routine, and soon became one of the regular comperes.
Yes, Tom, bit of a rape innuendo, but who cares, it's only British comedy innit eh?" - (Motormouth) * "I was just strolling out of the pavillions to bat, when would you believe it, my period starts." * "As night follows day, if you drink lager...
The British Comedy Library is located at http://start.at/britcomlib * Adam Eccles has carefully transcribed some of Ben's best comedic stand-up bits for your viewing, if utterly illegal (copyright and all that!) pleasure.
www.faqs.org /faqs/tv/british-comedy/Ben-Elton   (4341 words)

  
 The British Comedy Library - the definitive source of information on British Comedy such as The Young Ones, The Thin ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The British Comedy Library - the definitive source of information on British Comedy such as The Young Ones, The Thin Blue Line, and Ben Elton
Home to quality iron ingots, information and interviews on British Comedy, especially the comedians of the early 1980s.
The definitive classic student sitcom of the 1980s that launched a few comedy careers deserves a Young Ones FAQ, with Stephen Fry's thoughts, and details on how to relive your childhood on VHS and DVD...
www.michael.phatcatz.net /awtv/Comedy   (398 words)

  
 Gallantry! - British Comedy
For all the evil deeds the British Empire has ever done, it is almost forgivable because of their sense of humor.
You can catch most British Comedy on your local PBS station in the U.S.A. Check the listings for day and times.
British Comedy Wavs Hear why they're so funny
www.mikegallant.com /british.html   (81 words)

  
 eBay - british comedy, VHS, DVD HD DVD items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
BRITISH COMEDY GREATS ON 14 Trk CD NEW 2002
Carry On Jack 1963 dvd British comedy capers At sea WOW
CARRY ON SPYING, British comedy, (1964) 1998, 83 mins.
search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=british+comedy&newu=1&...   (559 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Dead Parrot Society: The Best of British Comedy: Music: Various Artists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
This CD purports to be the "best" of British comedy, but it doesn't really have enough scope.
The selections are superb, from a brilliant rendition of Monty Python's "dead parrot" sketch and the classic "penultimate supper" debate between Michelangelo and the Pope to Peter Cook's hilarious "memoirs of a miner".
This album is absolutely essential if you are a fan of British comedy.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000032V4?v=glance   (695 words)

  
 British Club Worldwide, British Expats, British, British Comedy, UK, England,
British Club Worldwide, British Expats, British, British Comedy, UK, England,
To Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and to all the other countries of the British Commonwealth.
I just hope he's wearing his clean underpants on the electronic highway in case he gets hit by an electronic charabanc.
www.britishclubworldwide.com   (532 words)

  
 The British Comedy Awards 2004 (2004) (TV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
As far as I've seen this has always been essential viewing because I am always wanting my favourite comedy shows to be mentioned, nominated or hopefully win.
They always have a good host, usually Jonathan Ross to add comedy of his/ her own.
There are awards such as Best Comedy Show, Comedy Writer, Best Comedy Actor and Actresses and many more.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0440157   (257 words)

  
 The Great British Comedy Web Ring
ALL Websites about British Comedy or British Comedians are invited to join.
Kate Maberly is a little known British actress from the films The Secret Garden, Friendship's Field, The Langoliers, Finding Neverland, Like Minds, and the television shows Anglo Saxon Attitudes, As If, Spatz and Midsomer Murders.
Reviews of the British comedy group's TV series, movies, and record albums.
i.webring.com /hub?ring=britcom   (1072 words)

  
 John Inman: One Man British Comedy Invasion
ohn Inman, a master of British comedy and a Rocky Mountain PBS favorite, made his much-anticipated return to Denver.
The series, which chronicles the exploits of the staff at the fictional Grace Brothers Department Store, is a favorite of many public television viewers.
Humphries their favorite comedy character, John was flown to the United Statess.
www.krma.org /britcom/inman   (257 words)

  
 The Funny Ladies of British Comedy - Rotten Tomatoes
Currently, there are not enough Tomatometer critic reviews for The Funny Ladies of British Comedy to receive a rating.
Genre: Comedies, British, Comedy, Documentary, Comedy (General), Behind The Scenes, British Comedy, Actresses, Comedians/Comediennes
Click here to be the first to post a message on this forum.
www.rottentomatoes.com /m/funny_ladies_of_british_comedy   (370 words)

  
 comedy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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www.comedy5.com /british-comedy   (1358 words)

  
 The British Comedy Club
You'll find information about your favorite British comedies, details about the cast and the characters, and episode descriptions.
section has even more information, including interesting stories about the programs and cast, trivia, and links to many British comedy resources.
Join the The British Comedy Club today and receive a British Comedy Club t-shirt!
www.rmpbs.org /britcom   (62 words)

  
 Simon Pegg Quotes
But I think there's plenty of British comedy that Americans have never seen that they would like but sometimes things just get through.
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www.brainyquote.com /quotes/quotes/s/simonpegg260458.html   (119 words)

  
 The British Comedy Club
Board the bus for the British Comedy Club, an exclusive club for Rocky Mountain PBS viewers who love the zany Brit Coms.
at the $60 level and receive a British Comedy Club t-shirt and welcome packet:
Receive the British Comedy Club T-shirt when you join at the $60 level:
www.rmpbs.org /britcom/britcom.html   (77 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Funny Blokes of British Comedy: DVD: Richard Briers,Geoffrey Hughes,Rowan Atkinson,Tony ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Golden Years Of British Comedy - The Swinging Sixties DVD ~ Golden Years of British Comedy
Plot Synopsis: A tribute to the leading men of British television situation comedies, including: John Cleese, Andrew Sachs, Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Lenny Henry, Frank Thornton, Ardal O'Hanlon, John Inman, Geoffrey Hughes, Clive Swift, Richard Briers, and Geoffrey Palmer.
Hosted by Lenny Henry, it highlights the best of all my favorite British comedy actors, including John Cleese, Richard Briers, and John Inman.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009NSCTE?v=glance   (807 words)

  
 expat services, links, features, Britsih Club Worldwide
No matter where we live, we are all Brits at heart with common interests and common memories.
We are proud of our British origins, proud of our small nation which has contributed so much to modern civilisation.
Whether it is to inform you, entertain you, make you laugh or make you cry, no matter where you live or what you do - you can always find what you need in The British Club Worldwide.
www.britishclubworldwide.com /page2.htm   (974 words)

  
 Global British Comedy Collaborative
A global collaboration of general and specialist collectors of British Comedy.
The listings below are a "collection of collections" and represent the status of the work in progress -- merging great collections to create and distribute the best and most complete versions of each surviving episode of each show.
(We focus primarily on British radio comedy, but we also include non-British comedy as well as material from television, stage and screen.)
home.comcast.net /~john.lucas/misc   (425 words)

  
 Access newsgroup alt.comedy.british
Please note: NewsReaders.com is merely helping you to access the newsgroup below, and is not a help source for that newsgroup.
alt.comedy.british - Discussion of British comedy in a variety of media.
Go directly to alt.comedy.british if you have a newsreader you like and are familiar with newsgroups.
www.newsreaders.com /link/link.cgi?group=alt.comedy.british   (267 words)

  
 BBC - Comedy - Home
Girl And Dean introduce us to their show, the props they use and the joys of knitting.
Listen to comedy on the BBC Radio Player
Comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli has been hired by The One Show to draw up a new map of Britain, albeit one with a difference.
www.bbc.co.uk /comedy   (163 words)

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