When Were We Funniest?
Top Ten 90s moments
Offering cult classics such as the League of Gentlemen alongside the cosy comforts of the Vicar of Dibley, the 90s had something for everyone.
We picked 30 of the best moments from the era and asked you to vote for your favourite. And the winner was...
1: Only Fools And Horses: Batman and Robin (1996)
In one of the most timeless sitcoms ever made, David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst star as Del Boy and his idiotic brother Rodney. This is them at their blundering best when they turn up in fancy dress to what turns out to be a wake for their recently deceased host.
2: The Vicar Of Dibley: The Puddle (1999)
Co-written by Richard Curtis and starring Dawn French as Geraldine, its larger than life female vicar, this comedy has been a huge success since its debut in 1994. In this clip, Geraldine has fallen for the roguish brother of the parish council chairman and, together, they take a romantic walk in the country.
3: Father Ted: The Cows (1996)
More comedy genius from the writing team of Arthur Mathews and Graham Linehan. In our chosen clip, Father Ted, played by the late, great Dermot Morgan, uses toy cows in a vain attempt to explain the concept of perspective to the relentlessly daft Father Dougal, played by Ardal O'Hanlon.
4: The Vicar Of Dibley: I Can't Believe It's Not Butter (1994)
Geraldine's chats with ditzy verger Alice, played by Emma Chambers, are a regular highlight in the show. Here we see a typical Alice moment as she tries to explain a trip to the village shop to an increasingly bemused Geraldine.
5: Goodness Gracious Me: Going For an English (1998)
An enduringly popular sketch from the Goodness Gracious Me team of Meera Syal, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kulvinder Ghir and Nina Wadia. Here, they turn the British Friday night tradition of 'going for an Indian' on its head, in one of the most well observed pieces of comedy writing of modern times.
6: Dinnerladies: Petula Makes Morning Coffee (1998)
Written by and starring Victoria Wood, this popular sitcom ran for two series, debuting in 1998. In this classic moment, Brenda's drunken mother, Petula, played by Julie Walters, has a spot of 'tummy trouble' whilst making her morning coffee in the kitchens of HWD Components.
7: The Mary Whitehouse Experience: History Today (1992)
Childish humour abounds as David Baddiel and Rob Newman play two aging history professors and, in playground fashion, hurl petty insults at each other. Of all the characters created by the team, the two historians are probably the most fondly remembered.
=8: Have I Got News For You: Tub Of Lard (1993)
When MP Roy Hattersley cancelled his appearance on the show at short notice for the third time, the producers decided to replace him not with a stand-in guest, but with a tub of lard. Partnering Paul Merton, 'The Rt Hon Tub of Lard MP' amazingly found himself on the winning team.
=8: Absolutely Fabulous: The Fire (1994)
Written by and starring Jennifer Saunders, Ab Fab followed the exploits of PR executive Edina Monsoon (Saunders) and her vice-laden hanger-on of a best friend, Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley). This classic moment features chain-smoker Patsy waking up to discover that she’s burnt down the kitchen.
10: Men Behaving Badly: Gary Nurses Dorothy (1995)
Reflecting the rise of the era's lad culture, Men Behaving Badly became one of the most successful sitcoms of the 90s. In this classic moment, useless lad's lad Gary, played by Martin Clunes, nurses long-suffering girlfriend Dorothy, played by Caroline Quentin, as she recovers from an operation.
For a full list of all 30 moments from the vote click here...
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