Friday Night Dinner fans urged to watch 'best British show ever' that's free to stream

Fans of the sitcom Friday Night Dinner have received a tip-off to revisit a classic: the situational comedy Spaced, which first hit screens a whole 12 years before the Channel 4 fan favourite.

Keen for recommendations on shows with a light-hearted vibe, a telly buff took to Reddit seeking advice. The thread raked in over 100 comments, with enthusiasts suggesting the Redditor tune into Spaced, another jewel in Channel 4's comedic crown.

Spaced burst onto the television scene back in 1999 for two critically lauded series. It quickly earned accolades, bagging a nomination for Best TV Sitcom at the British Comedy Awards in its inaugural year and securing nods for two BAFTA TV Awards for Best Situation Comedy.

Crafted by the copiously talented Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes (formerly Stevenson), who lead the cast, the plot weaves around Tim and Daisy - a pair of twenty-somethings that pose as a couple to secure an appartment.

The dynamic duo of Pegg and Hynes are supported by a stellar ensemble including Julia Deakin and Nick Frost. Mark Heap, who is a familiar face to Friday Night Dinner fans, is also on the cast. Meanwhile, Edgar Wright serves as the show's director, reports .

Even after over a quarter of a century since it first aired, Spaced continues to dazzle audiences and critics, securing an impeccable 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for both of its series.

Fandom remains so fervid that calls for the show's comeback are still echoing, with one supporter exclaiming: "I wish this show could come back!"

IMDb reviewers echo the passion, with recent commentary hailing it as "Possibly the best thing to ever happen to television."

The viewer continued: "The whole two series was as close to perfect as I can imagine. Funny, beautifully shot, well-produced, the only downside was that there wasn't more of it."

Another enthusiast agreed, penning: "Possibly the best British show ever," and then elaborated: "Simon Pegg, master of modern comedy and the gorgeous Jessica Stevenson [...] have written and starred in what I consider to be the best British comedy ever."

A third fan joined the chorus of acclaim, stating: "Having just watched this series again, I am prepared to say that 'Spaced' is definitely one of the greatest comedy shows EVER!"

And another viewer couldn't help but share their enthusiasm: "It's just brilliant! It's one of my favourite shows and I love rewatching it and noticing all of the different little laughs!"

Spaced is streaming now on Channel 4's platform, All 4