I think the best comedy of the 80's has to be 'Only fools and horses'. I still watch the programme at night and i notice you miss bits because when ever i watched aorund my grandparents or parents i could never hear it and miss bits. I still do because my mum never stops rabbiting bless her....

That's my favourite as well. It's always on when there's nothing on telly.My whole family love it and it's the number 1.

What about 'The Young Ones'? I was too young to see the first series, but I remember the excitement of being allowed to stay up and watch the second series. I didn't get that feeling from watching 'Only fools and horses', though it was great.

I loved the young ones as well when i was able to watch,lol. Though they began to fizzle out when they became 'The dangerous brothers'.etc.

I'd have to agree that Only Fools And Horses is by far the funniest comedy not only of the 80s but of the last 25 years.

Oh yes its celebrating 25 years next weekend, my partner has every episode on dvd, and my parents have on video.

I couldnt agree with you more Nick, i still watch them at night and you know the funny think is i know i have missed clips when i watch em again.

British comedy for me - Blackadder.

American - Married... With Children.

Cheers is defienetelt the best comedy of the eighties by far. Intelligent humour at it's best. I also love Only fools and Horses too.

I thought it was last week but it is 25 years of only fools this week.

First ever episode of Only Fools and Horses was shown on 8th September 1981. How old were you lot then?.

BLACKADDER!

God Nick B i was 10 then.

UK: Ever Decreasing Circles, Only F & H, Blackadder (not the 1st series)
USA: Married with Children, Cheers.
As for The Young Ones, when I first saw it, I thought it was so brilliant that, when it was first repeated, I bought some video tapes so a mate of mine could record the whole series, then I bought a VHS so I could watch the tapes!!

Only Fools and Horses was consistently good for some years, although tapered off the last couple of series. Great writing and acting. Just the perfect combination of main and supporting actors. First class and run close only by Minder for my money.