When it comes to comedy, Britain has a long and rich history. From the works of William Shakespeare to The Benny Hill Show and Monty Python, Britain has often been considered a trailblazer of the ...

Across the pond, the Brits are producing phenomenal television. With hit shows like Dr. Who, Sherlock, and Heartstopper, the British have their mark on the television industry, with a unique sense of ...

The aspiration is to find a format-first idea that prioritises funny moments and spontaneity rather than anything which is ...

The British sitcom has long been the subject of media academics. From the famous Monty Python group, to Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's groundbreaking The Office, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge's ...

Rising star Lenny Rush is set to be joined by an all-star cast in forthcoming BBC sitcom The Reluctant Vampire, which is promised to follow "in the dead funny footsteps of Ghosts". The young actor, ...

Comedy producers have been told to locate their “funny bones” when pitching shows to the BBC by the most powerful person in British comedy commissioning. Jon Petrie, who runs BBC comedy, set out his ...

You simply can't top a classic British sitcom. Over the years, there have been some absolute gems that have solidified the reputation of British television for producing the world's finest comedy.

The BBC's director of comedy has called on the television industry to help "save our sitcoms". In a keynote industry speech at the BBC Comedy Festival last week, Jon Petrie challenged the sector to ...