New research has revealed Britain's 'golden year of television' - but have you seen all of these shows? The results subsequently revealed 1976 to be determined as the 'greatest year of television.' Furthermore, 23% of those in the study named BBC classics Dad's Army and Blackadder among the greatest shows ever made. A total of 24 of the UK's most-loved TV shows were being watched in living rooms across the nation exactly 50 years ago. The legendary Fawlty Towers proprietor placed only a fraction ahead of Only Fools' lead Del Boy Trotter, who was a favourite for voters 51%.

Source: Daily Mail February 01, 2026 09:52 UTC