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Beat the ‘January blues’ with BBC Comedy Greats
Audiences turn to classic comedy to combat January blues…
In January 2024 alone, viewers tuned in to watch a staggering 1.066 million hours of content, equivalent to 122 years of Lovely Jubbly laughter. The BBC Comedy Great YouTube channel is dedicated to the best of British comedy, featuring vintage Beeb sitcoms and sketches.
With a library full of timeless classics, the channel celebrates the power of humour across the globe and is part of BBC Studios’ digital portfolio, alongside channels like Funny Parts.
In January 2024 alone, viewers tuned in to watch a staggering 1.066 million hours of content, equivalent to an incredible 122 years of laughter consumed in just one month. From hilarious mishaps in Only Fools and Horses to the sharp wit of Blackadder and the funniest moment of Yes, Prime Minister, BBC Comedy Greats has become the destination for timeless laughter to audiences worldwide.
The iconic BBC sitcoms resonate across a range of age groups. While longtime fans continue to cherish their favourite shows, YoY stats show that 34% of total watch time came from viewers under 34, proving that these classics are being rediscovered by younger audiences.
Luke Twomey Head of Digital, Scripted at BBC Studios:
“BBC Comedy Greats continues to prove that humour transcends though generations, if you’re rediscovering old favourites or experiencing these iconic moments for the first time, the channel provides the perfect nostalgic antidote with the best of BBC comedy classics”.
BBC Comedy Greats – the top 10 most watched Comedy moments to date:
1. Only Fools and Horses Hilarious Moments
2. Only Fools and Horses Hysterical Moments
3. Only Fools and Horses Christmas Special Moments
4. Exclusive Outtakes from Blackadder Goes Forth!
5. 3 Hysterical Trigger Scenes | Only Fools and Horses
6. 3 Times Sir Humphrey Slipped Up | Yes, Prime Minister
7. Funniest Moments of Yes, Minister Series 3
8. ‘Allo ‘Allo – Best of Series 2 & 3
9. Hugh Laurie’s Funniest Moments
10. Stephen Fry’s Best Bits: Melchett & Duke of Wellington
