Situation Comedies (aka Sitcoms)
A humorous series featuring the reactions of a regular cast of characters to unusual situations, such as misunderstandings or embarrassing coincidences. These comedies are usually centred around a common environment, for example a family home or workplace.
Sketch Shows
Sketch shows are made up from a series of un-connected short comedy scenes (aka 'sketches' / 'skits'). These shows are normally performed by a small group of actors who play multiple roles. The emphasis is very much on a punchline or character trait.
Stand-Up Shows
In this section we list the broadcast shows that feature the brave souls who are prepared to stand in front of a microphone and tell a succession of stories, jokes and one-liners to make a studio audience laugh.
Panel Shows
This genre of comedy is particularly popular in the UK. Also known as 'Panel Games', 'Parlour Games' or 'Quizcoms', these shows pit teams against each other via quiz questions - but getting the right answers is not normally the real aim, it's just an excuse to be funny.
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