TOP PICK
In my opinion, everything that David Mitchell and Robert Webb do is outrageously funny, at least so far. Their innovative program, Peep Show was hilarious and I can’t get enough of this sketch comedy show, That Mitchell and Webb Look.
Sketch comedy shows can be hit or miss. They can’t all be Monty Python’s Flying Circus. But these two guys have come up with some recurring characters and spoof sketches that keep you wanting more. Here are some of my favorites:
*Numberwang: A totally absurd game show where contestants take turns saying various numbers until the host says, 
“That’s Numberwang.” There’s even a German version and a word version called “Wordwang.” A couple other bits include a documentary about the origin of Numberwang, a commercial for the home game and a trailer for the movie “The Numberwang Code,” kind of like “The Da Vinci Code.”
*The Surprising Adventures of Sir Digby Chicken Caesar: Webb plays Digby, an alcoholic, drug addicted homeless man who’s under the impression that he’s a secret agent. Along with his sidekick, Ginger, they commit various crimes while searching for their nemesis, whoever that is. This sketch is shot partially with a point of view camera, similar to the style of Peep Show.
*The Quiz Broadcast: This post-apocalyptic game show features contestants who have to answer questions about “The Event,” an unexplained cataclysm that has most likely destroyed civilization. But the Brits bravely carry on, trying to have a good time on the show and being reminded to “Remain Indoors.”
The show was nominated for several BAFTAs and won for “Best Comedy Program or Series” in 2007.
MAIN CAST:
David Mitchell
Robert Webb
Olivia Colman
James Bachman
Mark Evans
Sarah Hadland
Abigail Burdess
Total Seasons: 4 (24 episodes)
Seasons Available on US Formatted DVD: 4
In Production: 2006-2010
Viewer Discretion: Some adult situations and language
Peep Show peeks into the lives of two young British lads who think they’re normal, however, they’re anything but. They have major problems with relationships, with work, with family and life itself. But it sure is hilarious to watch them struggle.
Stalingrad, his knowledge of which he uses to try to woo women. Mark is on a never-ending search for the woman who is “The One.” Pretty much any female he comes across could fit the bill. He’s pessimistic, paranoid, socially inept, would rather read a book than meet new people, but he does bake a mean lasagna.
And then there’s Jeremy’s fellow “band” member Super Hans, who is almost always wacked out of his head on some drug or other, his favorite being crack cocaine.
Late last year, I spent a few days and watched the 42 episodes of Peep Show back to back. I couldn’t stop myself. Some of the storylines are pretty warped, but incredibly funny. You almost wish they would end happily, but then again, you don’t. Like a train wreck, you’re morbidly drawn to Mark and Jeremy’s suffering.
