The 20 Best British Sitcoms of All Time

"The U.K. has long been a major comedy factory. The focus on the discomfort and unpleasant situations and characters is a distant stretch from the typically American focus on light-hearted comedy full of lovably stupid characters. While a lot of British shows get North American remakes, they very rarely work. The U.K.'s brand of humor never gets old, especially for North American audiences who love watching the British deliver the laughs right where it counts - deep in the belly. But which ones have proven to be the best? While there have been several hit shows that fans love to come back to over and over, there have only been a few that have made a significant impact on the world and the television industry overall."