British sitcoms, also known as Britcoms, have their mark of comedy contents. The subtle commentary on comical situations and their plot about institutions and families has a unique sense of humor. The British comedies or sitcoms have distinct cringe humor and black humor.
Some shows made a way to success and popularity to both actors and creators of the show. Some of the many biggest names of the industry have started their journey from British sitcoms. In this article, we would try to list down some popular Britcoms after which the stars of the show got popular.
The League Of Gentlemen (1999-2002; 2017)
The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom that premiered on BBC Two in 1999. The series is set in a fictional town in Northern England in Royston Vasey. The plot of the show is written by four comedians Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, Reece Shearsmith along with Jeremy Dyson. The show aired for three seasons from 1999 to 2002. The show was featured on Comedy Central in 2000. The peculiar characters of three comedians blend into the horror and sitcom.
Pemberton, Gatiss, and Shearsmith met at the Bretton Hall theatre school. They completed the final member Jeremy Dyson later in the comedy career. The show was awarded the Perrier award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1997. It also won the Sony Award for six episodes.
After the show, Gatiss landed some significant roles like Doctor Who, Dracula, Game of Thrones, and Sherlock. On the other hand, Shearsmith and Pemberton created two black comedies Inside No. 9 and Psychoville.