Best British talk show series
A curated collection of popular talk show series from United Kingdom.
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994)
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994)
Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan Partridge is a BBC Television series of six episodes, and a Christmas special in 1995. It is named after the song "Knowing Me, Knowing You" by ABBA, which was used as the show's title music.Steve Coogan played the incompetent but self-satisfied Norwich-based host, Alan Partridge. Alan was a spin-off character from the spoof radio show On the Hour. Knowing Me Knowing You was written by Coogan, Armando Iannucci and Patrick Marber, with contributions from the regular supporting cast of Doon Mackichan, Rebecca Front and David Schneider, who played Alan's weekly guests. Steve Brown provided the show's music and arrangements, and also appeared as Glen Ponder, the man in charge of the house band.The show was a parody of a chat show. It featured a live audience whose laughter meant that viewers could not mistake the show for a real chat show. Alan went on to appear in two series of the sitcom I'm Alan Partridge, following his life after both his marriage and TV career come to an end.
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?
The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001)
The Mitchell and Webb Situation (2001)
Comedy sketch show with hilarious characters and absurdist twists from the duo that brought us Peep Show and The Smoking Room - David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
Match of the Day (1964)
Match of the Day (1964)
Match of the Day (often abbreviated as MOTD) is the BBC's main football television programme. Typically, it is shown on BBC One on Saturday evenings during the English football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in the Barclays Premier League. It is one of the BBC's longest-running shows, having been on air since 1964, though it has not always been aired regularly. The 'Match of the Day' brand is also often used for live football coverage on the BBC. They run a competition called Goal of the Month, choosing the best goal each month, where the winner from there will then be entered into a goal of the season award.
The Last Leg (2013)
The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
The Russell Howard Hour (2017)
Russell Howard offers his unique take on the week's news and current affairs, picking through the biggest UK and international stories, and offering a wise and worldly view on the globe's news. Along the way, he'll welcome celebrity guests and leading experts, as well as hear from fledgling global correspondents. Plus, there will be stand-up, too, as Russell showcases some of the comedy scene's finest and most exciting stars.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014)
One of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage, or behind his QI desk sparring with Stephen Fry, or even wearing his Jonathan Creek duffle coat… instead, Alan is at his most relaxed and most natural – sitting around chatting with some of his best comedian friends.
Drunk History (UK) (2015)
Drunk History (UK) (2015)
Top UK comedians relate their favourite historical stories while getting absolutely bladdered on a mixture of beers, wines and spirits. Their slurred versions of history are then acted out, word for word, by a host of well-known actors, celebrities and comedians including Johnny Vegas, Russell Kane, Joe Lycett, Rob Beckett, Alex Horne and James Acaster. Luckily, Jimmy Carr is on voice-over duties to restore some order if the drinking sessions get out of hand.
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
The Jonathan Ross Show (2011)
The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man is a BAFTA award-winning British comedy chat show presented by comedian Alan Carr. The show features interviews with celebrity guests, sketches, topical chat and music.
Room 101 (1994)
Room 101 (1994)
Supposing you could get rid of your worst nightmares, what would they be? Each week, a different celebrity guest has their chance to cast the things they hate most into Room 101 - the most horrible and frightening place in the world, as created by George Orwell in his dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four.
The Mash Report (2017)
The Mash Report (2017)
Satirical and surreal news show. Nish Kumar and a cast of hilarious correspondents keep you up to date with everything that has happened - or not happened - this week.
The Ranganation (2019)
The Ranganation (2019)
Romesh Ranganathan, joined by celebrity guests and the Ranganation, his very own focus group of 25 members of the public, takes a funny, topical look at modern Britain.
The Horne Section TV Show (2022)
The Horne Section TV Show (2022)
Alex Horne steps out of Greg Davies' shadow as he gets the chance to host his own late-night chat show with his loyal band. But will all go to plan in this mash-up of comedy, celebs, music and mayhem?
All Round to Mrs Brown's (2017)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier (2018)
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier (2018)
Ever worried about laboratory-grown meat, accidentally touching someone’s hand on the train or the impending nuclear apocalypse? Then join Jon Richardson as he hilariously works out exactly how worried the British public should be about everything there is to worry about.
Love Your Garden (2011)
Love Your Garden (2011)
Follow Alan Titchmarsh as he travels the country with a team of esteemed experts to find some of Britain’s most beautiful domestic gardens and show viewers how to recreate the look themselves – with minimum fuss.
Question Time (1979)
Question Time (1979)
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
The Big Narstie Show (2018)
How to Live Mortgage Free with Sarah Beeny (2017)
How to Live Mortgage Free with Sarah Beeny (2017)
Real estate expert and TV presenter Sarah Beeny meets with clever property owners who share their colorful stories about living mortgage free.
James Martin's Saturday Morning (2017)
James Martin's Saturday Morning (2017)
James Martin's Saturday Morning sees the popular chef on our screens to help kick off the weekend at his own home! Packed full of inspirational recipes for the weekend, and with big name guests from the world of entertainment, food and sport, the series comes from James’ own kitchen, where guests and crew gather around the counter as they cook and chat.There are wine suggestions and reviews from viewers on location, other well-known chefs from around the country beam in their favourite dishes.
Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad (2013)
Backchat with Jack Whitehall and His Dad (2013)
Backchat is an entertainment show hosted by Jack Whitehall, but he's brought his father, Michael, along too. Each week Jack will be inviting big celebrity names along for a chat and sketches. Unfortunately his dad will also be throwing in his own observations and questions, as well as giving Jack a telling off for his interview manner. Join the fun as Whitehall junior and senior meet some brilliant celebrity guests in this very unique new comedy show.
Citation Needed (2014)
Citation Needed (2014)
In front of him, Tom Scott has an article from everybody's favourite reliable source of knowlege, Wikipedia. Matt Gray, Gary Brannan, and Chris Joel can't see it. Every fact they get right is a point and a *ding*, and there's a prize for particularly good answers: MYSTERY BISCUITS!
Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024)
Rob Beckett's Smart TV (2024)
Hosted by the brilliant Rob Beckett alongside his team captains – TV fanatic Josh Widdicombe, and a lady who frankly is TV, Alison Hammond – the show is a hilarious celebration of the small screen and the shows we love (and some we don’t).
The Motorbike Show (2011)
The Motorbike Show (2011)
Motorcycle guru Henry Cole hits the streets to explore biker culture, from road racing and trick riding to bike customization and restoration work.
Late Night Lycett (2023)
Late Night Lycett (2023)
Joe Lycett is back broadcasting live from his hometown of Birmingham. Each Friday a mix of Joe's community of local legends, LGBTQ+ heroes and allies will join him alongside celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film.
The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show (2022)
The Chris and Rosie Ramsey Show (2022)
What's your beef? Podcast superstars Chris and Rosie welcome celeb couples for candid, comic chat - probing pet peeves, parenting problems and everything in between.