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Indeed just like Dickens reflects Victorian Britain these comedies are a modern day historical document that charts the evolution of society through the 70s and 80s. Sitcoms have had a major influence ...

Catherine Tate: Laughing At The Noughties is a two-hour romp through the very best comedy of the 'Noughties'. Documentary series in which comedians discuss and describe their favourite jokes of all ...

As Jasper Carrott celebrates his 80th birthday on Friday, the Birmingham comedian admits comedy is hard work but he still ...