Best sitcom search nears climax

Only Fools and Horses is still going after more than 20 years

The search to find Britain's favourite sitcom is nearing its end, with the winning show to be revealed live on Saturday night.

Only Fools and Horses is the bookies clear frontrunner to be voted the public's favourite in the BBC search.

Other finalists include Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers, Porridge, Blackadder and One Foot in the Grave.

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The winner will be announced during a live final, presented by Jonathan Ross, on BBC Two from 1900 GMT.

The public were first asked to choose their favourite sitcoms from a list of 100. The final 10 have been championed by celebrity fans in recent weeks.

THE FINAL TEN Blackadder Dad's Army Fawlty Towers One Foot in the Grave Only Fools and Horses Open All Hours Porridge (pictured) The Good Life Vicar of Dibley Yes Minister

The cause for Only Fools and Horses, which is the only sitcom in the running that is still being produced, was taken up Bargain Hunt presenter David Dickinson.

In his defence of the show he said it featured the "the single best sight gag on telly" when Del Trotter fell through the pub bar.

Presenter Ross said: "British sitcoms have been pleasuring us for over 50 years, with more than 800 hitting our screens.

"To get to this top 10, we sifted through the sands of comedy to reveal 10 nuggets of pure gold," added Ross.

The Top 20 also featured such comedy shows as Father Ted (11), Last of the Summer Wine (14), Absolutely Fabulous (17) and The Royle Family (19).