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.

This January, as the world faces another Blue Monday, the iconic BBC Comedy Greats YouTube channel featuring beloved sitcoms has become the go-to place for feel-good nostalgia and timeless laughter.

• In January 2024, 1.066M hours of watch time, equivalent to 44,458 days = 122 years of comedy watched
• Year-on-year 34% increase in views of BBC Comedy Greats content with the under 34s

The BBC Comedy Greats YouTube channel is dedicated to the best of British comedy, featuring iconic BBC sitcoms and sketches. With a library full of timeless classics, the channel celebrates the power of humour across the globe.

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 Sir, 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, year-on-year stats show that 34% of total watch time came from viewers under 34, proving that these classics are being rediscovered by younger audiences.

BBC Comedy Greats continues to prove that humour transcends through 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 truly offers laugh out loud moments for everyone, with the top 10 most watched comedy moments to date ruled by Only Fools and Horses.

Watch the top 10 most watched British comedy moments now:

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, Prime 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

Combat your Blue Monday and watch the top 10 most-watched British comedy now

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