Looking at lists of what is regarded as the best UK sitcoms of all time, I've noticed that the vast majority are from the BBC (Blackadder, Fawlty Towers, OFAH....), On the other hand many of the sitcoms voted the worst, Bottle Boys, Don't Drink the Water, Odd Man Out, Yus My Dear to name a few all seem to be from ITV.
I'm just wondering why this is the case, do you think the commercial break affects the flow or whether ITV simply doesn't seem to attract the best comedy writers. I'm struggling to think of any outstanding ITV comedies which have stood the test of time other than Rising Damp? Also had ITV chosen to broadcast LOTSW in 1973 I suspect it wouldn't have been the comedy we love so much...
I'm just wondering why this is the case, do you think the commercial break affects the flow or whether ITV simply doesn't seem to attract the best comedy writers. I'm struggling to think of any outstanding ITV comedies which have stood the test of time other than Rising Damp? Also had ITV chosen to broadcast LOTSW in 1973 I suspect it wouldn't have been the comedy we love so much...