Abigoliah Schamaun learns British comedy from Tom Salinsky
The Shelf of Fame
Here are Abigoliah’s choices in ranked order.
Victoria Wood As Seen on TV (1985-1987)
Abigoliah says: “I think I've fallen in love.”
Yes (Prime) Minister (1980-1988)
Abigoliah says: “Why have I been watching the news to learn about British politics when I could have been watching Yes Minister?”
The Day Today (1994)
Abigoliah says: “Of all the stuff we’ve watched, that’s the one I’ve laughed out loud the most.”
Not Only But Also (1965-1970)
Abigoliah says: “Like relaxing in a nice warm bath.”
Absolutely Fabulous (1992-2012)
Abigoliah says: “This is one that I really want to watch all of it from the beginning.”
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979-1982)
Abigoliah says: “Just so watchable. I thought it was delightful.”
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue (1972-)
Abigoliah says: “What a lovely afternoon sitting with you on the sofa, doing my embroidery, listening to some good comedy.”
The Vicar of Dibley (1994-2007)
Abigoliah says: “It’s got so much love in it, like genuine moments of love.”
The Morecambe and Wise Show (1968-1977)
Abigoliah says: “Their chemistry is so genuine. There's electricity between them.”
Spitting Image (1984-1996)
Abigoliah says: “Just by the sheer ingenuity of it, and I did very much enjoy it, I think it does deserve a place on the shelf of fame.”
And these shows featured on the Shelf of Fame once but have had to make way since…
- The Good Life
- Hancock’s Half Hour
- The Office
- The Young Ones
- The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
- Fawlty Towers
