I must admit that the league of gentlemen and the office come very close to this as a comedy series, but phoenix nights has it all! the office is brilliant but, there is only one main joke, David Brent, obviously Gareth, Keith and Tim are amazing too but there is only so far you can push this humour, as you end up cringing at Brent sometimes (oi Brent, give it up!) the league of gentlemen is also absolute class, but i think there's a bit more of a story in phoenix nights and as they are all milling about under one roof the opportunities for gags are endless.
don't get me wrong i do love the league of gentlemen and i know it does have a very entertaining and fulfilling storyline but (maybe its because I'm from up north) i just think phoenix nights has the edge.
there are more "spit your tea out" laughs in P.N and continual background gags, also the ability of Peter Kay to play 3 roles, each equally funny, just makes this the best modern comedy available! little Britain comes nowhere near, its fairly funny in parts but too repetitive.
people have recommended the mighty Busch which i have not watched yet.
don't get me wrong i do love the league of gentlemen and i know it does have a very entertaining and fulfilling storyline but (maybe its because I'm from up north) i just think phoenix nights has the edge.
there are more "spit your tea out" laughs in P.N and continual background gags, also the ability of Peter Kay to play 3 roles, each equally funny, just makes this the best modern comedy available! little Britain comes nowhere near, its fairly funny in parts but too repetitive.
people have recommended the mighty Busch which i have not watched yet.