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When Were We Funniest?

All Episodes 2008

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  • 2008-02-28T00:00:00Z
  • 1m
  • 8h 8m (12 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
The year-long series entitled When Were We Funniest? featured comedy luminaries - including Meera Syal, Martin Freeman, Phill Jupitus and Jo Brand - vying for the public to vote for their favourite decade of comedy, from the sixties to the noughties. In the studio-based launch show on 28th February 2008, hosted by Alexander Armstrong, a line-up of advocates shared their passion for their comedy decade and showed a personal and idiosyncratic choice of clips to back up their argument. Monthly specials then zoomed in on each comedian, giving each a chance to get under the skin of their comedy decade and persuade viewers to get online and vote at www.uktvgold.co.uk .

12 episodes

Series Premiere

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

1x01 The Launch

Series Premiere

1x01 The Launch

  • 2008-02-28T00:00:00Z2h

In this launch programme host Alexander Armstrong gathers the five celebs together for a run down of each decade, their top five moments and a heated debate.

2008-07-30T23:00:00Z

1x02 1960s

1x02 1960s

  • 2008-07-30T23:00:00Z2h

Martin Freeman presents comedy highlights from the 1960s, featuring Marty Feldman, Monty Python, Not Only But Also, The Likely Lads, Tony Hancock and The Frost Report

2008-08-27T23:00:00Z

1x03 1960s Results Show

1x03 1960s Results Show

  • 2008-08-27T23:00:00Z2h

More decade-hopping comedy in the show that tries to establish which decade was Britain's funniest era. In the last show Martin Freeman championed the 1960s. Now there's a chance to see the choice of the viewers who voted for their favourite 1960s comedy clips.

Season Finale

2008-06-11T23:00:00Z

1x04 1970s

Season Finale

1x04 1970s

  • 2008-06-11T23:00:00Z2h

Meera Syal presents a guide to the greatest comedy highlights of the 1970s, featuring Fawlty Towers, The Good Life, Porridge, Open All Hours, Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads and classic sketches from Morecambe and Wise.

2008-07-09T23:00:00Z

1x05 1970s Results Show

1x05 1970s Results Show

  • 2008-07-09T23:00:00Z1m

In the last show Meera Syal championed the 1970s. Now there's a chance to see the choice of the viewers who voted for their favourite 1970s comedy clips.

2008-04-23T23:00:00Z

1x06 1980s

1x06 1980s

  • 2008-04-23T23:00:00Z1m

Jo Brand presents a guide to the greatest comedy highlights of the 1980s

2008-05-21T23:00:00Z

1x07 1980s Results Show

1x07 1980s Results Show

  • 2008-05-21T23:00:00Z1m

In the last programme, Jo Brand put forward her case for the 1980s as the funniest decade. Now it's the viewers turn to pick their favourite 1980s moments, so expect everything from Yes Minister to Blackadder, with The Young Ones and Spitting Image surely figuring in the mix.

2008-03-06T00:00:00Z

1x08 1990s

1x08 1990s

  • 2008-03-06T00:00:00Z1m

Phill Jupitus introduces comedy clips from the 1990s, including the satire Brass Eye from Chris Morris, Birds of a Feather, The Fast Show and The League of Gentlemen

2008-04-02T23:00:00Z

1x09 1990s Results Show

1x09 1990s Results Show

  • 2008-04-02T23:00:00Z1m

In the previous programme, Phill Jupitus looked back at clips from the 1990s, stating his case for the decade. Now there's a chance to see the choice of the viewers who voted for their favourite 1990s comedy clips.

2008-09-17T23:00:00Z

1x10 2000s

1x10 2000s

  • 2008-09-17T23:00:00Z1m

Are we producing our best-ever comedy right now? Acerbic wit Frankie champions the Noughties.

2008-10-22T23:00:00Z

1x11 2000s Results Show

1x11 2000s Results Show

  • 2008-10-22T23:00:00Z1m

From Hancock's Half Hour to Little Britain, this programme celebrates the best comedy that's graced our screens over the last five decades. But which decade was our funniest era? G.O.L.D.'s exclusive celebration of British comedy continues with the noughties results show.

2008-12-18T00:00:00Z

1x12 The Final

1x12 The Final

  • 2008-12-18T00:00:00Z1m

All this year G.O.L.D. has had five celebrity advocates championing five decades of British comedy, from the 60s right through to the 00s. Martin Freeman, Meera Syal, Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Frankie Boyle each tried to persuade you that their chosen decade has produced Britain's biggest laughs - and you voted for your favourite. Now it's time to find out the results! The winner is revealed by Alexander Armstrong in this hour-long special, with all the celebrity advocates present and ready to claim victory.

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