Vote To Fill Wednesday Show Spot

You should do a poll for shit comedies like The Vicar of Dibley, Absolutely Fabulous, Gavin and Stacey, Come Fly With Me, Outnumbered, The Royale Family and the like and a poll for proper comedies so at least you will get to experience some decent ones like Bottle Boys and Cannon and Ball. Just saying is all, just saying.

Dunno why people want to watch Afterlife , it's ongoing series! On top of that it's like Derek, so too samey to be watching at same time. It's obvious why it's getting votes though, because Come Fly With Me,League of Gentlemen, Gavin and Stacey and Royale Family are so damn unpopular! So it's all counter votes as an alternative. Shame they didn't vote Mr Bean, as it's a different kind of comedy and far far more popular. Mr Bean is a worldwide phenomenon

Danny

Looks like I’m outvoted once again 😐

Stuart Fewtrell

Good Point. The lists should probably only comprise shows that have reached the end of their run. How can anyone know if a show is worth reacting to, if it isn’t finished yet.

Gary Tamblyn

Lifes too short should be getting a mention!

mrRYoung .

There’s 5 films I think, the 3 classics then the 2 newer ones “Wererabbit” and “Loaf and Death” - not sure what the other ones are

Kieran B

Out of curiosity as most shows that are suggested (or at least selected) so far have finished, what happens when say Afterlife wins - presumably watch series 1 and 2 and then have another vote for series 3 when that’s aired?

Kieran B

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads is another favourite. It's early 70s but still resonates nicely with modern times. I would suggest ignoring The Likely Lads from the 60s though, it is very much of it's time.

Toby Mann

Wait...there are 22 episodes of Wallace & Gromit? I thought there was only three!

Ben

House of fools is decent

theburr

I would love to see Green Wing added. That's one series I never got around to seeing, despite hearing great things about it.

Jay

Like all true democratic votes, people only love democracy when it's catered to them.

Jay

Green Wing has fewer than 27 episodes (y)

Daniel

He included the Cracking Contraptions shorts, World of Invention and a 45 minute special I’ve never heard of. If W&G wins a future poll, I think Josh should skip the latter two entirely and do Cracking Contraptions in one video.

Joe Jerome

I don't I learn. Why do I bother to read these poll comments. 🤣 If whingeing was an Olympic sport. All I see is quivering bottom lips. Expressive crossed arms in a looped, life's not fair repetitive motion. Little feet stomping around in little wellington boots. 🤣

Daryl

It's a vote, if your show loses then it's because not enough people want it. Also suggesting Josh does twice as many reactions is ridiculous, how much time do you think he has in his day?

Mark McKeown

like the name lol good film

martyn dodds

You mean James McAvoy

Cherzo

I would highly recommend that you stop being a cry baby

Andrew

I would highly recommend doing twice as many reactions and either having separate channels or playlists or having half of the week on old classic comedies and the other half for the more recent ones, as theres quite a devide in your viewers tastes I think. Lots of people are feeling bad that the older ones they want to see keep coming short of winning.

Dean Macgregor

NOT Little Britain but otherwise, I completely agree. :p I don't get the love for After Life either. I can take or leave CFWM - it is much better than Little Britain in fairness though - not as lazy and "gross out". One Foot in the Grave is over 25 episodes so will be part of another poll I hope. My all time favourite British sitcom I think. Inside No. 9 is superb, definitely up for Josh watching that. Same for The League of Gentlemen. Warped, clever, scary and hysterically funny.

Ash Jeffries

I believe it gets quite high viewing figures when it’s on. The 2019 Christmas special got 11.6 million viewers, so I’m not surprised the poll reflects that. Think we just need to take it on the chin if it wins. 🙂

Gary Tamblyn

Yeah I have no idea why gavin and stacey is so popular here.

C Dread

So annoying afterlife is terrible, it needs to be come fly with me. Want to see come fly with me, little Britain, mr bean, one foot in the grave, keeping up appearances, vicar of dibley, league of gentlemen, inside number 9, psychoville, anything else is pointless really.

Dean Macgregor

Quite surprised by the popularity of Gavin and Stacey. Could never get into it myself. would love Spaced to win but I guess that'll be for another day!

Adam Austin

I second Young Ones, but I have a feeling he ran out of space on the Poll :( (would love to see it on Friday's poll tho) Just checked and it was an option two polls back (second poll link at the bottom of the post), I do hope to see its return on Friday.

Darth_Panda

Surprised no-one mentioned Bad Education yet, that show is 1000x funnier than Fresh Meat.

Pete Reid

I will keep it in mind bud!

After Work Reactions

Thanks bud I will keep that in mind!

After Work Reactions

I hear it has its moments!

After Work Reactions

I'll keep it in mind bud!

After Work Reactions

Thanks bud!

After Work Reactions

Thanks bud I do really want to check it out! If it doesn't win this one I am sure it will at some point because I have had alot of requests for it.

After Work Reactions

That honestly sounds awesome man. I have only had a few requests but I am sure it will win eventually, I just try to put the more requested show first.

After Work Reactions

Thanks bud I look forward to checking it out =]

After Work Reactions

Yeah loved that show

Shane

Bit gutted that early doors looks like it'll be gone, it's a Craig cash classic, plus one of Ewan McGregor's first roles in tv

Nick Scott

Game On! is a good one to add to the lists too. it's very 90's but it's still hilarious.

Luke Barron

About time Trigger happy TV popped up on these lists too.

NEXUS

Binge watched Dead Pixels a couple of months ago, really wanted to like it. The idea was good but the writing wasn’t quite there. However It’s definitely good to see original ideas from young writers. It gives a bit of hope for the future.

Gary Tamblyn

I blame the Russians.

Gary Tamblyn

It's utterly meaningless. TLOG has been in the polls for so fucking long, as have other innovative classics such as Spaced, and Dark Place etc., but they never win, as more and more mainstream comedies make an appearance. Look at what is before TLOG on the list: Come Fly With Me, After Life, and Gavin and Stacy. If it wasn't for Red Dwarf and Peep Show I'd bail ship. I think being able to vote for as many shows as you want in the polls significantly dilutes the outcome, as too many mediocre shows end up getting too may votes.

Rob Thompson

I'm interested to see how much lower the final totals for Gavin & Stacey and Afterlife are at the end of this poll, that off-patreon poll was about 450 votes each for those two...

Z is for Zed

Yes, I agree, Sell out! It is a good show though

Hesketh

I agree, .. wigs, masks and silly teeth are not funny

Jake Elliott

I had completely forgotten Todd Margaret and the pilot came back to me, nice.

Z is for Zed

I like Office, Extras and Life's Too Short, but didn't watch Afterlife because the people who recommend it most strongly are the Derek fans. Is it more of the same emotional bumfluff with an occasional laugh or is it predominantly comedy?

Z is for Zed

"Democracy is only good when it agrees with me."

Z is for Zed

So happy The League of Gentlemen is doing so well! It's a brilliant series! :-)

Ash Jeffries

I liked Gavin and Stacy but I am done with James Corden, he really turned out to be a prick and I can't watch anything with him in it anymore.

Ronnie Hotdog

The only good thing about Afterlife is the outtakes.

Hey Josh, could I suggest the following shows for future polls? Some of them have been on the polls before and been removed. Anyway, I'd like to suggest: Green Wing, Nighty Night, Life's Too Short, The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, Peter Kay's Car Share, and Game On.

Rob Thompson

Afterlife is fantastic though.

Fred bates

Life’s Too Short? 😕

Leon Tallis

Hoping for Gavin & Stacey, Black Books or Spaced. After Life is worth a watch, but had it not been for The Office & Extras, I don’t think Gervais’ other sitcoms would be topping any polls.

Leon Tallis

Hey Josh, as you’ve added come fly with me which is more of a fly on the wall show with funny moments maybe you could add Bad Lads Army to your next list? It’s basically young wannabe criminals sent off to do 1950’s style military training (national service ) It’s all on YouTube and the clips are very popular.

Lee

Why's that? I reckon he'll love it.

Sam P

Big Gervais fan here ... getting sick of him getting so many votes! Don't understand why it's almost a given that his works will automatically place so high, with The Office and Extras done, and Derek currently taking a slot, we really need something new to be given a chance. I want to state that the Extras reactions and The Office reactions were two of my favourites to see on here, I was excited for Josh to watch those finales, but for Gervais to be on twice a week is too much! especially when there's so much good stuff being overlooked. I'd almost consider the idea of leaving After Life off the polls until Derek's over, but at this stage I'd be happy enough for it to be voted in just so we can get it over with, and 12 weeks later something new and more original can have a chance.

Ben

Some of you seem to want everyday to be a show/movie you love. Since Ive been subbed the Only shows I've watched have been OFAH, Inbetweeners, Bottom and Blackadder and maybe 2-3 movies... As a lot of the stuff that wins the polls here I really dislike. Y'all just need to wait your turn and I'm sure Josh will get to the shows you love eventually, there is no hurry. Personally looking forward to My Family,Him&Her and Misfits all of which will be be a while before Josh gets around to viewing but until then just enjoy what we have :) not hating but patience is a great thing guys.

Keithy

I’m ready for some tears if after life gets it

Gregg

STFU Steve. You're going to break The Internet if you carry on like this. House Of Fools is supposed to be a secret between me, you, Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Dan Skinner (AKA Angelous), Morweena Banks, and that guy from Toast of London. Not Clem Fandango, the other one. No, not him, the other guy...

Tony Smyth

Still no "House of Fools" on the list :(

Steve King

Looks like come fly with me is gonna get done again. Eager for this to be reacted to. Soon enough it will come. For now I am enjoying the other shows. Also would love to see porridge win at some point. Also slightly disappointed Sick of it was removed from the polls, I love some Karl Pilkington. EDIT: I assume Filthy Rich and Catflap gets low votes because not a lot of people have seen it before. Despite this I think it’s another Rik and Ade masterclass. Bottom would still be my fave but it’s definitely still got that feeling to it

Teddy Alison

I agree. We need a DOWNVOTE just as much as we need an UPVOTE. eg. Mr. Bean. It isn't a personality contest. We shouldn't have to suffer the dregs of any artist's career before we move on to something better, [And if you didn't read that in Blackadder's voice please do me the favour of reading it again... From the beginning... Hurry up...] And NO, I'm not being sarcastic.. I'm too drunk to be sarcastic.

Tony Smyth

No this one's good. In THIS one he explains why he's an atheist and what that means to him.

Ian Webster

I agree, it's 42 episodes so won't be an option until OFAH, Red Dwarf and Peep Show are finished and one of those slots needs filling. Though it's not as violent as Bottom it does contain a lot of similar humour. I think Josh will love it.

Christopher Horner

I still think there should be a cut-off based on Metacritic ratings. Just to keep the real, absolute shite off the list. Probably more appropriate for the film votes, which always has some unbelievable stinkers listed - whereas the TV shows are generally of a higher standard, they just appeal to very different audiences depending on which show we're talking about. Eg. Gavin and Stacey is probably not voted for by the kind of person who watches Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, and vice versa, but I don't think either show is bad. Darkplace is a cult classic and Gavin And Stacey is excellent at what it does. I prefer the former, but I don't necessarily think GaS is awful, it's just not for me. I don't think any of the shows listed are truly awful. Well, apart from Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. And Come Fly With Me seemed pretty terrible when I watched a bit of an episode. But mostly all I can say is that the show really isn't to my taste. ...Whereas Kevin And Perry go Large is just a fucking abomination. And quite a lot of the movies that get listed are just really, really bad, just flat out terrible.

Saul

Haha, it does seem a bit out of place. 😃

Gary Tamblyn

I think Josh would like that, especially knowing that he did all of his own stunts. Some of characters and situations are slightly dated, but Frank Spencer has timeless appeal. Probably a number of people voting here have never seen it.

Gary Tamblyn

To the Manor Born - who on Earth suggested that?

Adam C Turek

Shame we can't do men behaving badly... :(

Gyle

Even though it's not my choice I really don't get the hate towards Gavin & Stacey. There are far worse comedies out there. A particular airport based comedy on the poll comes to mind. Edit: Though I can imagine James Corden may be a significant factor towards the hate.

Christopher Horner

It got around because it’s only 6 episodes ^^

Fred

Coupling was more like the British version of Friends. Gavin & Stacey has a different vibe to Friends entirely. In my opinion anyway.

Christopher Horner

I think we'll have to wait a while for boosh. Big shame, it looks abit too odd from the outside but I think I speak for most when I say once you give it a go it's a classic.

Contex - It's Just A Ride

From the numbers it seems Come Fly With Me is destined to win at some point. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow...I'm not sure how it got around the Sketch Show rule but it has its moments and its only 6 episodes so no biggie. Voteed KMKY, Day Today, Porridge and The Thick of It. After Life is amazing, I would watch that again but probably not until Derek is finished. Not sure I could take a double dose of Ricky a week :) But that's the beauty of the internet, I can download it and watch it in any sequence I like so no complaints if it wins.

Mick Mills

Also why are so many people Gavin and stacey its about as entertaining as a coffee enema

mrtheevilmage

Gavin and Stacey was just an English version of friends, this won’t be a good reaction I don’t think. I hope dark place makes it this time!

Leo Collinge

voting for day today just cause Josh can get more of the Lore of the fictional career of Allan Partrich

mrtheevilmage

Too many episodes I think. Guessing that'll be in the mix when time to replace OFAH or Blackadder. EDIT: I meant to say Peep Show, not Blackadder

Richard M

I had to tactically vote for that in an attempt to stop the absolutely atrocious Come Fly With Me form winning, which it still might.

Richard M

Yeah I don't get it. I liked black books back when it was on. I tried to watch it again recently and it hasn't aged well imo

OutlawStar

Yes! Add One Foot in the Grave next time. The plotlines are so beautifully written and it deals with some dark topics very well.

BertFredStan

Come Fly With Me haha, what is wrong with people?!

Richard M

Some Mothers Do Ave Em may eventually win I suppose...in 2026

Lee

As much as I love Ricki Gervais it would be nice to have break and vary it up a bit. Some good contenders on there though look forward to whatever’s next 👍🏻🙂

A

It’s shocking, it’s like the perfect show for Josh - potentially

Kieran B

Yeah it does feel very similar, although it’s even less of a comedy

Kieran B

The might boosh or outnumbered!

Michael O’Leary⚡️

Definitely need to add One Foot in The Grave next time! :)

HG

No, there's still half a dozen or so series still worth watching. Day Today Knowing me League of Gentlemen Porridge Spaced And a few other lesser ones.

Alexander Bond

Spaced still being overlooked is absolutely criminal

Chris

Kinda annoying afterlife is already on top, we're already watching one Ricky Gervais show. I think you should have dropped this one for now. Afterlife and Derek and quite similar styles and sentiments, and some of the same actors.

Alexander Bond

Surely it's Gavin and Stacey's time? Also, how is Black Books so popular??

David Hellings

Crossing everything I have for Gavin and Stacey this time 🙏

Michael Harrop

That’s a good shout. Josh would like that as it stars Nicholas Lyndhurst and involves one of his favourite genres. I won’t mention what it is, as I’m not sure if that would be a spoiler.

Gary Tamblyn

Yes!

(Just) Steve

Game On needs adding next time. It's only 18 episodes.

(Just) Steve

I would like him to do some Carry On films or Yes Minister, Rising Damp.

No ‘The Young Ones’? I think you’d have a good time with that show.

Christopher John Williams

If it’s not on the list because of poor past results, that may be due to nobody would vote for a sequel to another show without seeing the original first.

Gary Tamblyn

I don't think Josh will like taskmaster

Stu 79

Hey Josh, I’m thrilled Wallace and Gromit is on the poll, thank you for adding it! I will say that if it does come to it, I would probably avoid the World of Invention series. I’ve not known much about it before but after some research, apparently it’s more of a series of science documentaries aimed at children that barely features the characters. So maybe inessential for reaction videos. Also if you’re going to do the Cracking Contraptions series, since they’re only about two minutes and there are ten in total, you might as well watch them all in one video. They are all in a compilation video on YouTube.

Joe Jerome

Max and paddy would have been brilliant to follow phoenix nights dude

BigPerm TV

Max and Paddy should be watched after Phoenix Nights

Cherzo

Max & Paddy would be perfect for Thursdays slot. Its only 6 episodes. Shame it's not on the list. I've cast a few votes anyway. Looking forward to see what wins.

Logan Jukes

I realise it's all just taste/opinion but I fully agree haha

Jamie Murray

It's there.

Jay

I think it’s the only time the BBC attempted a manufactured comedy where they employed a team of random writers, instead of the usual 1 or 2 that developed their own idea. The result was quantity over quality. It’s not awful, it had a good cast. The writing was just lowest common denominator bland and not really worth reacting to (IMHO).

Gary Tamblyn

Also, aren't we missing League of Gentlemen? That must be worthy of a spot more than fecking Dinnerladies and Mr Bean :D

Joe Gardiner

Royale Family is terrible. Gavin and Stacey too. Def should go with Filthy Rich and Catflap, Spaced, Alan Partridge, Darkplace. I would even go with Mr Bean over Royale Family. Every episode is arse, smoking, make fun of the teenage son, arse, arse, arse. There, I saved you thirty or so episodes of pish.

We need to get goodnight sweetheart on

Michael Oliver

That's the one I want

Paul Lightfoot

Dark place,only 6 episodes,get it done:)

Paul Lightfoot

Royal Family is really good. I think you’d love Jim and Nanna 😀

Austyn Shaw

Josh there are probably only a few shows left worth watching tbh. The Royle Family is really scraping the barrel. Maybe you can start reacting to American TV shows?

jason venn

Thanks Austyn, I'd forgotten he was in it.... I need to review my vote

Tony Smyth

Thank you for including After Life, regardless if it wins or not

Lovro

Does the 22 episodes for Wallace and Gromit include the Shaun the Sheep shows or are there a bunch of W&G films I don't know about

Robin Brown

Not to mention Rik Mayall is in it as well !!

Robin Brown

I don't think I could cope with 13 Mr Bean episodes one after the other. they are all basically the same anyway.

Robin Brown

Porridge and After Life for me 🤞

Abi Dorito

voting man down because i neeeed to see some greg davies love😩 (taskmaster is SO good and also his comedy special “you magnificent beast”)

T J

Fingers crossed for porridge 👍🏼👍🏼 Hope Open All Hours makes it on one day. David Jason and Ronnie Barker - classic. Enjoy the journey

Justyn

Please no Gavin and Stacey. James Cordon is so annoying. Lol

Austyn Shaw

taskmaster would be soooooo good

T J

How the hell is Mr bean winning seriously wtf.

Fred bates

I hope misfits makes it onto one of these polls, don't know if it would win but you'd love it. Mixes super heroes with hillarious comedy

Peter Warrington

No Max and Paddy?

The Welsh Bigfoot Organisation

100% agree with that.

PunchyPariah

we've got to vote The Mighty Boosh guys. josh youll love it :D

arny

If I were you Josh I'd remove My Family altogether. 120 episodes is a lot and it's nowhere near as funny as Peep Show or Only Fools

Sam Reeves

Porridge and Man Down for me.

Kevin Liversage

Shame Max and Paddy isn't on the list. Would have been perfect to slot those 6 episodes in once Phoenix Nights finished.

Sam Robson

Dont know if Taskmaster should have been removed.. you could definitely have done 1 season of 8 episodes.. you've kinda lumped them all in as if you have to watch all or nothing but they are seperate series with all different contestants.. imo anyhow

Austin Stratton

Come on, Darkplace! Glad there won't be any pathetic poll rigging like last time.

Joe Gardiner

Everybody has their favourite don't they, but I am excited for when Friday Night Dinner is eligible in a poll. It might be a record haha.

Steve

I can't wait until Outnumbered is eligible. Josh you will absolutely love that =)

No Max and Paddy? Or Young Ones?

Dave Barratt

Spaced is great, makes loads of films references, especially Star Wars

Mike Doel