British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
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Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC
Ever Decreasing Circles

Ever Decreasing Circles

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1984 - 1989
  • 27 episodes (4 series)

Martin's self-important world is about to crumble when a charismatic new neighbour tramples all over his kingdom. Stars Richard Briers, Peter Egan, Penelope Wilton, Stanley Lebor and Geraldine Newman

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Richard Briers: A Tribute. Richard Briers. Copyright: BBC TV

Richard Briers: A Tribute

BBC Two presents a tribute to sitcom star Richard Briers, who died in February 2013.

Bob Larbey TV

Bob Larbey - A Tribute

Penelope Keith pays tribute to comedy writer Bob Larbey.

The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC TV

The Good Life

After Tom Good becomes disillusioned with his life, he packs in his job and he and his wife attempt to live a completely self-sufficient life in suburbia.

The Other One. Image shows from L to R: Brian Bryant (Michael Gambon), Ralph Tanner (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC TV

The Other One

Sitcom about the unlikely friendship between two boring bachelors, Ralph Tanner and Brian Bryant.

Mum. Cathy (Lesley Manville) TV

Mum

Sitcom about a middle aged mother who is trying to rebuild her life following the death of her husband.

North By Northamptonshire. Copyright: BBC Radio

North By Northamptonshire

Series about the bittersweet adventures of the residents of a small market town in Northamptonshire. Written by Katherine Jakeways.

Screaming. Image shows from L to R: Beatrice (Penelope Wilton), Annie (Gwen Taylor), Rachael (Jill Baker). Copyright: BBC TV

Screaming

Carla Lane comedy following three middle-aged women, former school-friends and now sharing a home together, who've all unknowingly slept with the same man.

After Life. Tony (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions TV

After Life

Ricky Gervais sitcom about a man struggling to cope after his wife's death.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

If You See God, Tell Him

Dark comedy about a man who believes and acts on everything he sees in TV adverts.

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The Norman Conquests

Award-winning adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's celebrated trio of comic plays.

Butterflies. Image shows from L to R: Ben Parkinson (Geoffrey Palmer), Ria Parkinson (Wendy Craig) TV

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

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