The 10 best comedies to watch on BritBox right now – from The Office to Only Fools and Horses
IT'S safe to say 2020 hasn't been a barrel of laughs thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, there are plenty of ways to lift your spirits, one of which is watching some classic British comedy shows on BritBox, which is available via Freesat's 4K TV boxes.
Here's the top 10 shows available on BritBox to finally give you something to laugh about.
1. The Office
Regarded as one of the greatest TV shows in recent years, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's smash hit mockumentary is essential British comedy viewing. It follows the life of David Brent - played by Ricky - and his staff at a paper company in Slough.
2. The Thick of It
Arguably more relevant than ever before, this political satire about the British government is a darkly comic take on the corridors of power. Starring Peter Capaldi, Chris Addison and Joanna Scanlan, there are four series to enjoy.
3. Peep Show
A cult British television sitcom about two desperately self-absorbed pals and their total inability to function as normal human beings, Peep Show stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
4. Cold Feet
Both heart-warming and heart-wrenching by turn, Cold Feet follows a group of friends from Manchester as they navigate love, loss and living through the decades. The cast includes James Nesbitt, Fay Ripley and John Thomson.
5. Only Fools and Horses
This great British institution is arguably one of the best comedies to ever air, following two brothers who buy and sell almost anything. David Jason plays Del Boy while Nicholas Lyndhurst is his 'dippy' younger brother Rodney.
6. The Good Life
Regarded as one of Britain’s finest sitcoms, The Good Life is about a middle class couple who decide to turn their home into a self-sufficient farm. It stars Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington.
7. Friday Night Dinner
This British television sitcom is focused on the chaotic dinner experience of the middle-class British Jewish Goodman family every Friday night. It stars Tamsin Greig, Simon Bird, Paul Ritter and Mark Heap.
8. Mum
An award-winning comedy about a recently widowed woman rediscovering herself amidst her thoughtless family.
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9. Plebs
A modern comedy in an ancient setting, following three luckless lads trying to make their way in the world of ancient Rome.
10. Spitting Image
This British satirical television puppet show is returning to screens on October 3 after over two decades. A BritBox original which will be available exclusively on the platform.