I think ITVX‘s selection of dramas and films is better than BBC iPlayer and Channel 4, but not when it comes to comedy. I wanted to see what’s actually worth watching and narrow the selection down to those which scored 6.5 or more on IMDb. My personal recommendations are Scrubs and Two Guys and a Girl.
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WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Mr Bean (1990–1995) – Physical/Classic
For fans of: Laurel & Hardy, The Pink Panther, The Benny Hill Show
Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling misfit tackles everyday tasks with slapstick ingenuity and silent chaos. A global phenomenon, this British classic blends physical comedy with childlike charm across 14 episodes and countless specials.
Scrubs (2001–2010) – Comedy/Drama
For fans of: Community, The Office, Cougar Town
Life, death, and absurdity collide in this hospital-set comedy-drama. Zach Braff leads a cast of quirky medics navigating friendship, romance, and surreal daydreams — known for its emotional punch and offbeat humour. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Letterkenny (2016–2023) – Canadian/Comedy
For fans of: Trailer Park Boys, Shoresy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In rural Ontario, hicks, skids, and hockey players trade rapid-fire banter and small-town wisdom. Jared Keeso’s cult comedy is fast, filthy, and fiercely clever, with linguistic flair and deadpan delivery.
Documentary Now! (2015–2022) – Satire/Anthology
For fans of: Portlandia, The Office, What We Do in the Shadows
Fred Armisen and Bill Hader spoof iconic documentaries with uncanny precision. From Grey Gardens to The Thin Blue Line, each episode is a loving parody packed with absurd detail and genre-savvy wit.
My Name Is Earl (2005–2009) – Redemption/Comedy
For fans of: Raising Hope, Malcolm in the Middle, The Good Place
After winning the lottery, petty crook Earl sets out to right his wrongs — one karma-fuelled apology at a time. Jason Lee stars in this warm, offbeat comedy about redemption and second chances. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Family Guy (1999– ) – Animated/Satire
For fans of: American Dad!, South Park, The Simpsons
Seth MacFarlane’s animated juggernaut follows the dysfunctional Griffin family through cutaway gags, pop culture chaos, and irreverent satire. With over 20 seasons, it’s a staple of adult animation.
The New Statesman (1987–1994) – Political/Satire
For fans of: Yes Minister, House of Cards, The Thick of It
Rik Mayall is Alan B’Stard, a corrupt, self-serving MP in this savage political satire. With Thatcher-era bite and gleeful cynicism, it’s one of British comedy’s boldest character studies.
Rising Damp (1974–1978) – British/Sitcom
For fans of: Steptoe and Son, Porridge, Fawlty Towers
Leonard Rossiter plays miserly landlord Rigsby in this classic ITV sitcom. With Frances de la Tour and Don Warrington, it skewers class, race, and repression with sharp dialogue and claustrophobic charm.
Fisk (2021– ) – Legal/Comedy
For fans of: The Office (UK), Rosehaven, Aftertaste
Kitty Flanagan stars as a no-nonsense solicitor navigating wills, probate, and eccentric clients. Set in Melbourne, this dry legal comedy is a breakout hit for its understated humour and deadpan delivery.
Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: The Bernie Mac Show, Fresh Off the Boat, Malcolm in the Middle
Inspired by Chris Rock’s childhood, this Brooklyn-set sitcom blends nostalgia with sharp social commentary. Tyler James Williams stars as the young Chris, navigating school, family, and 1980s life with wit and heart. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Vicious (2013–2016) – Sitcom/Queer Comedy
For fans of: Absolutely Fabulous, Grace and Frankie, The Golden Girls
Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi play a bickering gay couple in this theatrical flat-share comedy. With acidic one-liners and old-school camp, it’s a rare blend of mainstream sitcom and queer subversion.
Upper Middle Bogan (2013–2016) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: Fisk, Kath & Kim, Modern Family
A high-achieving doctor discovers her biological family runs a drag racing team. This Aussie comedy mines class clashes and family chaos with warmth, wit, and a strong ensemble cast.
Cradle to Grave (2015) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: The Royle Family, Shameless, Raised by Wolves (UK)
Danny Baker’s memoirs come to life in this 1970s-set family comedy starring Peter Kay. With council estate antics and nostalgic detail, it’s a lively portrait of working-class London.
Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–1999) – Sci-Fi/Romantic Comedy
For fans of: Life on Mars, Outlander, Quantum Leap
Nicholas Lyndhurst plays a time-travelling TV repairman juggling two lives — one in 1990s London, the other in WWII. A romantic comedy with historical twists and bittersweet charm.
Plebs (2013–2022) – Historical/Comedy
For fans of: The Inbetweeners, Horrible Histories, Friday Night Dinner
Three lads navigate love, work, and misadventure in Ancient Rome. With modern slang and toga-clad chaos, this ITV2 comedy is a bawdy, irreverent blend of history and lad culture.
Shoresy (2022– ) – Sports/Comedy
For fans of: Letterkenny, Eastbound & Down, Slap Shot
A Letterkenny spin-off, this Canadian comedy follows foul-mouthed hockey player Shoresy as he joins a struggling team. With fast-paced dialogue and locker-room absurdity, it’s crude, clever, and unexpectedly heartfelt.
Lodge 49 (2018–2019) – Surreal/Comedy
For fans of: Baskets, Dispatches from Elsewhere, The Big Lebowski
A laid-back surfer stumbles into a mysterious fraternal lodge in Long Beach. This philosophical dramedy blends magical realism, deadpan humour, and existential charm in a cult-favourite package.
Stan Against Evil (2016–2018) – Horror/Comedy
For fans of: Ash vs Evil Dead, What We Do in the Shadows, Psych
John C. McGinley plays a grumpy ex-sheriff battling supernatural forces in a cursed New England town. A horror-comedy hybrid with splatter, sarcasm, and small-town weirdness.
Ruby Speaking (2023) – Workplace/Comedy
For fans of: This Country, Derry Girls, The Office (UK)
Jayde Adams stars as a Bristol call centre worker with a big heart and no filter. This workplace comedy blends regional charm with chaotic energy and found-family warmth.
Brockmire (2017–2020) – Sports/Comedy
For fans of: Eastbound & Down, Barry, The League
Hank Azaria plays a disgraced baseball announcer rebuilding his career in the minor leagues. With foul-mouthed commentary and emotional depth, it’s a darkly funny look at addiction, fame, and redemption.
Dietland (2018) – Satire/Dramedy
For fans of: Shrill, Weeds, The End of the F**ing World*
A revenge-fuelled feminist uprising unfolds alongside a weight-loss industry satire. Joy Nash and Julianna Margulies star in this genre-bending dramedy that mixes activism, absurdity, and dark comedy.
The Middle (2009–2018) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: Malcolm in the Middle, The Goldbergs, Speechless
Patricia Heaton and Neil Flynn star as middle-class parents raising three eccentric kids in Indiana. A warm, relatable sitcom that finds humour in everyday chaos and suburban resilience.
American Dad! (2005– ) – Animated/Satire
For fans of: Family Guy, Rick and Morty, South Park
CIA agent Stan Smith juggles national security and domestic dysfunction in this animated satire. With aliens, talking fish, and surreal plots, it’s a weirder, sharper sibling to Family Guy.
Twins Pret a Comedy (2014) – Sketch/Comedy
For fans of: Goodness Gracious Me, Famalam, Smack the Pony
Real-life twins Mandeep and Hardeep Dhillon star in this short-form sketch series. With sibling banter and cultural riffs, it’s a playful showcase of British Asian humour.
Buffering (2021– ) – Millennial/Comedy
For fans of: Please Like Me, Chewing Gum, This Way Up
Iain Stirling plays a children’s TV presenter navigating adulthood, relationships, and creative failure. A millennial comedy with fast pacing, meta gags, and emotional undercurrents.
On the Buses (1969–1973) – British/Sitcom
For fans of: Bless This House, George and Mildred, Are You Being Served?
Stan and Jack scheme their way through depot life in this bawdy British sitcom. With slapstick, innuendo, and working-class humour, it became a ratings juggernaut and spawned three spin-off films.
The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021– ) – Campus/Comedy
For fans of: Girls, Broad City, Never Have I Ever
Four freshmen navigate friendship, identity, and romantic chaos at a liberal arts college. Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s sharp, inclusive, and packed with Gen Z energy.
Super Team Canada (2023) – Sports/Mockumentary
For fans of: Trailer Park Boys, The Office, Shoresy
A mockumentary-style comedy following Canada’s fictional Olympic superstars. With deadpan interviews and absurd training montages, it’s a niche gem for sports satire fans.
Squinters (2018–2019) – Ensemble/Comedy
For fans of: No Activity, Rosehaven, Offspring
Commuters share stories, secrets, and awkward silences in this Australian ensemble comedy. Told entirely from inside cars, it’s a clever format with relatable humour and emotional beats.
Kate and Koji (2020–2022) – British/Sitcom
For fans of: Still Open All Hours, Last of the Summer Wine, Waiting for God
Brenda Blethyn plays a seaside café owner who befriends an asylum-seeking doctor. A gentle ITV sitcom with topical themes and old-school pacing.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: Absolutely Fabulous, The Liver Birds, The Royle Family
Two sisters-in-law rebuild their lives after their husbands go to prison. Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson star in this enduring sitcom about friendship, family, and reinvention.
Changing Ends (2023– ) – Coming-of-Age/Comedy
For fans of: Big Boys, Derry Girls, Feel Good
Alan Carr’s semi-autobiographical comedy follows a young boy growing up gay in Thatcher’s Britain. With nostalgic detail and emotional honesty, it’s a fresh take on coming-of-age storytelling.
Benidorm (2007–2018) – Holiday/Sitcom
For fans of: Duty Free, The Cockfields, The Catherine Tate Show
British holidaymakers descend on a Spanish resort in this loud, sun-soaked ITV comedy. With outrageous characters and seaside slapstick, it’s a guilty pleasure with enduring popularity.
My Wife and Kids (2001–2005) – Family/Sitcom
For fans of: The Bernie Mac Show, Everybody Hates Chris, Black-ish
Damon Wayans stars as a modern dad balancing discipline and humour in this family sitcom. With sharp writing and strong chemistry, it offers a fresh take on parenting, marriage, and generational clashes. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Not Dead Yet (2023– ) – Workplace/Comedy
For fans of: Ghosts (US), The Good Place, Dead to Me
Gina Rodriguez plays a struggling obituary writer who starts seeing the ghosts of her subjects. A quirky workplace comedy with emotional depth, blending grief, growth, and second chances.
The Family Pile (2023) – Family/Comedy
For fans of: Mum, The A Word, Breeders
Four sisters prepare to sell their childhood home after their parents’ death. This Liverpool-set ITV comedy mixes sibling chaos with heartfelt moments, exploring grief, memory, and family ties.
Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012–2016) – Surreal/Sketch
For fans of: Tim and Eric, I Think You Should Leave, Mr. Show
Scott Aukerman hosts this surreal talk show parody, blending celebrity interviews with absurd sketches and musical interludes. With Reggie Watts and a rotating guest list, it’s a cult favourite for alt-comedy fans.
George and Mildred (1976–1979) – British/Sitcom
For fans of: Man About the House, Bless This House, Terry and June
A snobbish suburban couple navigate marriage, neighbours, and social climbing in this Man About the House spin-off. With Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy, it’s a classic of 70s British sitcom.
Two and a Half Men (2003–2015) – Sitcom
For fans of: The Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement, Mike & Molly
Charlie Sheen and later Ashton Kutcher star in this long-running sitcom about bachelor life, parenting, and dysfunctional family dynamics. With crude humour and mainstream appeal, it became a ratings juggernaut.
Duty Free (1984–1986) – Holiday/Sitcom
For fans of: Benidorm, Hi-de-Hi!, Allo Allo
Two British couples clash and flirt on a Spanish holiday in this ITV comedy of manners. With class tension and romantic farce, it’s a breezy, sun-soaked sitcom with 80s charm.
Count Abdulla (2023) – Horror/Comedy
For fans of: What We Do in the Shadows, We Are Lady Parts, Extraordinary
A British-Muslim junior doctor is bitten by a vampire in this irreverent ITVX horror-comedy. With blood, identity crises, and cultural satire, it’s a genre mash-up with bite and heart.
Two Guys and a Girl (1998–2001) – Sitcom
For fans of: Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Rules of Engagement
Before Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds starred in this Boston-set sitcom about roommates navigating love, work, and quarter-life chaos. A breezy, late-90s comedy with cult appeal and early star power. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
The Army Game (1957–1961) – Military/Sitcom
For fans of: Dad’s Army, It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, The Larkins
National Service gets the sitcom treatment in this early ITV hit. With barracks banter and military mishaps, it helped launch the careers of Alfie Bass and Bernard Bresslaw.
Never the Twain (1981–1991) – British/Sitcom
For fans of: To the Manor Born, Terry and June, As Time Goes By
Two rival antique dealers — and reluctant in-laws — clash in this long-running Thames TV sitcom. Donald Sinden and Windsor Davies spar with upper-middle-class pomposity and comic timing.
Kid Sister (2022– ) – Cultural/Comedy
For fans of: Ramy, Broad City, Better Things
A young Orthodox Jewish woman in Auckland juggles tradition, dating, and self-discovery. This Kiwi comedy blends cultural specificity with millennial angst and warm family dynamics.
Dirty Filthy Love (2004) – Dramedy
For fans of: Atypical, This Is Going to Hurt, The A Word
Michael Sheen stars as an architect with OCD and Tourette’s in this one-off ITV dramedy. Based on real experiences, it’s a raw, compassionate look at mental health and relationships.
Deep Heat (2022) – Sports/Comedy
For fans of: Glow, Derry Girls, The Mighty Boosh
A wannabe wrestler tries to revive a failing all-female wrestling promotion. With slapstick, spandex, and underdog energy, this ITV2 comedy leans into chaos and camp.
Bless This House (1971–1976) – Family/Sitcom
For fans of: On the Buses, George and Mildred, Love Thy Neighbour
Sid James plays a suburban dad fending off the 70s youth revolution in his own home. A classic of British domestic sitcom, with generational clashes and Sid’s signature charm.
Caught (2018) – Crime/Comedy
For fans of: Get Shorty, Fargo, Barry
A drug smuggler escapes prison and heads for revenge in this Canadian crime-comedy. With 70s styling and pulp energy, it’s a stylish blend of grit and absurdity.
The Dry (2022– ) – Irish/Dramedy
For fans of: This Way Up, Fleabag, Catastrophe
After rehab, Shiv returns to her chaotic Dublin family in this darkly funny Irish dramedy. With themes of addiction, shame, and awkward reunions, it’s emotionally sharp and tonally bold.
Finding Joy (2018–2020) – Irish/Comedy
For fans of: Younger, The Letdown, Feel Good
Amy Huberman stars as a woman thrust into the world of wellness vlogging after a breakup. This Irish comedy explores self-help culture, grief, and reinvention with quirky charm.
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