Website Links

The BBC Comedy Website
The BBC Comedy website includes a great blog and official mini-websites for quite a few BBC sitcoms. It also includes a massive "Guide To Comedy" which contains articles analysing most sitcoms. There are also some fantastic video clips on their website. www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/

Phill.co.uk Comedy Guide
This long established website contains information on most British comedy series. It isn't kept that up-to-date but has a lot of useful information about older series that isn't anywhere else on the net.
www.phill.co.uk

The Internet Movie Database
IMDb is an amazing site. It contains cast and crew information about virtually every TV series and film in existence. Search for any sitcom to find out who was in it and what else the actors have been in.
www.imdb.com

Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a great idea. It's an online encyclopedia which anyone can contribute to. As a result this site has an ever expanding collection of sitcom related entries.
www.wikipedia.org

The UK TV Index
A database of UK Television programmes created by enthusiasts. Lots of British sitcoms are featured. Interactive features include forums for each show.
www.uktvindex.net

Chortle
British comedy news and reviews. It mainly revolves around British standup comedians however there is some sitcom news on there.
www.chortle.co.uk

For news see also: Media Guardian | BBC Comedy | Digital Spy | The Custard | BBC News

Valdefierro is a lovingly created shrine to British comedy from an American perspective. The website features loads of photos and interesting facts.

Memorable TV
A comprehensive list of memorable British television shows with brief descriptions about each.
www.memorabletv.com

Sit.Com Fan Site
This fan site has some pages devoted to British sitcoms.
www.mgnet.karoo.net

TV Genius
This simple and quick to use website provides British TV listings for the next 14 days. You can set email reminders and search too.
www.tvgenius.co.uk

Alternatives: Radio Times (UK) | TV Guide (USA) | (UK) | Yahoo (USA)

Media UK
An independent media directory for the UK. Lists information and contact details for all the TV channels and radio stations in Britain.
www.mediauk.com

Alternatives: Radio Times (UK) | TV Guide (USA) | (UK) | Yahoo (USA)

If you haven't heard of e-commerce site Amazon you are probably the only person who hasn't. Amazon sells just about every sitcom book, DVD and video in existence.

Alternatives: All UK Stores | Some US Stores

BBC Tickets
Want to see a sitcom being filmed for free? Head over to BBC Tickets. The website contains a list of the shows you can go and see - you can sign up there and then for free tickets.
www.bbc.co.uk/tickets/

Other Ticket Sites: Be On Screen | Standing Room Only | Lost in TV | Applause Store | TV Recordings

alt.comedy.british
A USENET group (message board) where you can discuss British sitcoms. Google provide a free interface.
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.comedy.british

BBC America
The website for the BBC's American cable channel. Features mini-sites for some of the more popular comedy exports.
www.bbcamerica.com

Google Directory
This slightly hidden away directory on the Google website provides links to all sorts of British comedy related websites. Some links are out-of-date though and there are some glaring omissions so it isn't perfect.
http://google.com/dirhp

See also: DMOZ | British Comedy Web Ring

BBC3 Comedy Newsletter
BBC THREE have got a great mailing list. From time to time they send out the latest news about their award-winning comedies and the emails often contain special offers too.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/three