British dark comedy

British dark comedy refers to a British comedy containing gloomy or disturbing elements,[1] produced in Britain. One of the most successful British dark comedies is The League of Gentlemen, coming in at number 41 in the BBC Britain's Best Sitcom.[2]

Contents

TV shows

2000s

1990s

1980s

1970s

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Britain's Best Sitcom - Top 11 to 100". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sitcom/top11to100.shtml. Retrieved 2011-05-31. 
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  10. ^ "Psychoville - BBC2 Sitcom - British Comedy Guide". Comedy.co.uk. http://www.comedy.co.uk/guide/tv/psychoville/. Retrieved 2011-05-31. 
  11. ^ Posted on Wednesday 8 August 2007 15.05 BST guardian.co.uk (2007-08-08). "Whisky... !: why BBC3 should re-open its Snuff Box | Media | guardian.co.uk". Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/organgrinder/2007/aug/08/whiskywhybbc3shouldanother. Retrieved 2011-05-31. 
  12. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-life-and-times-of-vivienne-vyle/season-1
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