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 ...

No need to convince me — British comedy is pure gold. Wit, understated humor, and self-deprecation add to the quintessential British tendency to laugh at one's misfortunes. Rarely brash, English ...

Fawlty Towers is a sitcom that needs no introduction for those familiar with British comedy, and yet it only lasted for two short series with a total of 12 episodes. Created by comedy legends John ...

Of all the genres the Brits are well-known for, perhaps comedy is their best. Ever since the dawn of television, creative thinkers across the pond have been evolving the genre of comedy at a ...

I did not have high expectations for "The Ballad of Wallis Island", said Danny Leigh in the Financial Times. Developed from a 2007 short film by its co-stars, poet-comedian Tim Key and his writing ...