There is no better medicine than a great comedy series. Whether you are after a classic British sitcom, a sharp satirical comedy, or a feel-good American series, 2026 has delivered an exceptional range of options. Here is our curated list of the best comedy shows streaming in the UK right now.
The Best British Comedies to Watch Right Now
The Bear (Hulu / Disney+)
Technically a drama-comedy hybrid, The Bear is the most intense and funniest show of the last five years. A Chicago restaurant kitchen depicted with documentary-like realism — the comedy comes from recognition, stress and brilliant character writing. Season 3 continues to impress.
Fleabag (BBC iPlayer / Amazon Prime)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's two-series masterpiece remains one of the greatest things ever made for television. If you have not watched it, you are missing out on something truly special. Both series are short enough to binge in a single evening.
This Country (BBC iPlayer)
The mockumentary that launched the Coopers is desperately funny, unexpectedly moving, and captures something true about rural English life. Three series of near-perfect comedy television.
What We Do in the Shadows (BBC Three / UKTV)
The vampire mockumentary that keeps getting better. Now in its sixth season, the Staten Island house of vampire roommates remains one of the most reliably funny shows in US comedy. Available on UK streaming through Apollo Group TV's international channel lineup.
Best US Comedies Streaming in the UK
Abbott Elementary
The mockumentary comedy set in an underfunded Philadelphia school that took the US by storm. Warm, genuinely funny, and packed with brilliant ensemble performances. Streaming in the UK on Disney+ and accessible through Apollo Group TV's VOD library.
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez investigate murders in a New York apartment building via a true-crime podcast. Enormously charming, consistently funny and genuinely mysterious. Three brilliant series available to binge.
Ghosts (UK Original)
The BBC's ensemble haunted-house comedy is far better than its US counterpart. Alison and Mike inherit a crumbling mansion inhabited by ghosts spanning centuries of British history. Pure comfort television.
Hidden Gems Worth Discovering
- The IT Crowd — Four series of perfect nerd comedy. Available on All 4.
- Taskmaster — The best British panel show in decades. Catch up on Channel 4.
- Toast of Tinseltown — Matt Berry in Hollywood. Absurdist genius.
- Derry Girls — Northern Irish coming-of-age comedy. Three brilliant series on Channel 4.
- Peaky Blinders — Not a comedy, but watch Funny Cow while you wait for the film.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fleabag in the UK?
Fleabag is available on BBC iPlayer and Amazon Prime. Apollo Group TV includes BBC channels with catch-up, and a vast VOD library covering both BBC and Amazon content.
Can I stream US comedies like Abbott Elementary in the UK?
Yes. Apollo Group TV includes international channels and an extensive VOD library with US comedy series including Abbott Elementary, What We Do in the Shadows, and Only Murders in the Building.
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