The UK is unquestionably home to some of the best comedy, but with so much choice you must be wondering where to start! To make this decision a little easier, we've rounded up some of the latest and greatest shows. Whether you're after a binge-worthy series or some side-splitting laughter, we've got you covered!
Peep Show
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅96%
It’s the one, the only, award-winning sitcom, Peep Show! If you aren’t a huge comedy fan, this show can do no wrong! David Mitchell and Robert Webb star as two dysfunctional housemates in their late twenties, navigating life, love and their weird inner thoughts…
Miranda
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Prepare for side-splitting laughter with Miranda. This embarrassingly funny sitcom follows Miranda (Miranda Hart), a socially awkward 6-foot-tall woman whose entire life feels like a comedy. She fumbles her way through dating, work, and her overbearing mum’s attempts to “fix” her, all while failing spectacularly at every turn. It’s like Bridget Jones meets Mr. Bean, but with more accidental public nudity and a lot of “such fun!” moments!
This Country
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅99%
This documentary-style comedy is alllll about the lives and experiences of young people in modern rural Britain, following cousins Kerry (Daisy May Cooper) and Lee ‘Kurtan’ Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Despite high levels of unemployment, lack of opportunities and limited entertainment, there’s always fun and mischief–whether it’s the village’s scarecrow festival, friends attempting to start a business or many other antics. Life for Kerry and Kurtan is hilarious, slightly mischievous and packed with drama!
The Inbetweeners
Stream now on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅83%
Welcome to the world of crushes, sibling brawls and getting way too drunk! This British coming-of-age comedy follows four extremely awkward sixth-form lads–Will, Simon, Jay and Neil–as they stumble through teenage life. Filled with extremely relatable moments, endless banter, and some truly cringeworthy mishaps, it’s a British teen classic!
Big Boys
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅100%
This laugh-out-loud comedy is about grief, friendship, and all the chaos that comes with uni life. Big Boys explores the lives of two boys from very different ends of the masculinity spectrum who form an unlikely bromance! Following them through their three years at uni, get ready for iconic 2010s throwbacks, dodgy nights out and a lot of chaos! Starring Dylan Llewellyn and Jon Pointing.
Fleabag
Watch on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅100%
This brilliant comedy-drama dives into the hilarious life of a woman named Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as she navigates her chaotic life with an extremely dysfunctional family all while dealing with past trauma, self-destructive behaviour and terrible life choices! This is a show that will make you laugh, cry and question your entire existence–all in about 30 minutes!
Man Like Mobeen
Stream on BBC iPlayer
Man Like Mobeen is a rib-tickling comedy following Mobeen (Guz Khan), a reformed roadman from Small Heath, as he tries (and mostly fails) to be a responsible guardian for his little sister, all whilst dodging trouble from his past! With brilliantly real characters and social commentary that will leave you crying with laughter, it’s a perfect mix of comedy, chaos and heart!
The IT Crowd
Stream on Channel 4
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅85%
The IT Crowd follows socially awkward IT nerds Roy and Moss, and their technically clueless manager Jen, as they work in the dingy basement of Reynholm Industries. Full of ridiculous workplace antics, iconic one-liners, and pure British comedy gold, this show proves that turning it off and on again really is the answer to everyyyyything!
People Just Do Nothing
Stream on BBC iPlayer
If you’re not laughing after 5 minutes, we will be shocked! This mockumentary follows the lives of MC Grindah (Allan Mustafa), DJ Beats (Hugo Chewin) and their friends as they run Kurupt FM, a pirate radio station, chasing garage music fame with zero self-awareness and even less success!
Flowers
Stream on U
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅100%
This dark poetic comedy follows the Flowers family: Maurice (Julian Barrat), an author; his wife Deborah (Olivia Colman), a music teacher; and their 25-year-old twins. As Maurice struggles with his inner demons and dark secrets, Deborah becomes increasingly suspicious of his behaviour! If you like a comedy with a dark twist, then this is the show for you!
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