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Singer Michael Flanders paired with pianist Donald Swann for his iconic duo. They wrote and performed comic songs like ‘The Gnu Song’ and ‘Slow Train.'
Gervais and Merchant originally worked on radio, before they created hit shows like ‘Extras’ and ‘The Office.'
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett created many iconic characters, like Piggy Malone and Charley Farley.
Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton got their start on YouTube, before working with Sony Pictures and BBC Radio 1.
Lucas and Walliams are the people behind ‘Little Britain’ and ‘Come Fly With Me.' They feuded for the best part of this decade, but reunited in 2020.
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer make up this double act, using surreal humour to make the whole country burst out laughing.
David Mitchell and Robert Webb met at Cambridge. Since then, they’ve worked on hit shows like ‘Peep Show’ and ‘That Mitchell and Webb Look.'
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner were the first comedy duo to sell out Wembley Stadium. They also wrote the iconic football song ‘Three Lions,' with The Lightning Seeds.
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are one hell of a double act. They created the iconic sketch show ‘French and Saunder.'
These revered actors starred in the sitcom ‘Dad’s Army,' entertaining audiences through the '60s and '70s.
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie met at Cambridge. They crafted hit sketch shows like ‘A Bit of Fry & Laurie,' as well as the comedy series ‘Blackadder.'
For over four decades, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were one of the UK’s best comedy double acts.
Gareth Hale and Norman Pace created the hit show ‘Hale and Pace,' which ran for ten years and lasted 66 episodes.
Fielding and Barratt are behind the surreal comedy troupe The Mighty Boosh, and released a quirky TV series of the same name between 2004 and 2007.
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller have starred in sketch shows such as ‘Armstrong and Miller.' They also host the satirical podcast ‘Timeghost.'
You may know Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse from their hit sketch show ‘Harry & Paul.'
Pegg and Frost introduced themselves with the TV series ‘Spaced’. They have since worked on hilarious films like ‘Shaun of the Dead’ (2004), ‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007), and ‘The World’s End’ (2013).
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were behind comedy series like ‘Not Only… But Also,' which focused on musical and sketch comedy.
Rik and Ade met at Manchester University, going on to work on hit shows like ‘Bottom’ and ‘The Young Ones.'
James Corden and Mathew Horne rose to fame on ‘Gavin & Stacey.' They went on to work on the ‘Horne & Corden’ show.
Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen were music hall comedians who were very popular during World War II.
Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins got their start on ‘French & Saunders' before going on to host ‘The Great British Bake Off.'
The comedic presenter achieved a loyal fanbase through their appearances on ‘Pop Idol,' ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ and ‘Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.'
Janette and Ian Tough are a cabaret comedy act that appeared in children’s shows like ‘Crackerjack,' ‘The Joke Machine,’ and ‘The Krankies Klub.'
Barry and David Elliott made kids laugh across to the country, thanks to their long-running comedy show ‘ChuckleVision.' It aired from 1987 to 2009.
Syd Little and Eddie Large got their first gigs in local pubs, before making it big with the ‘The Little and Large Show.'
‘Absolutely Fabulous’ was created by French and Saunders. However, Lumley stepped in to star in the series, birthing a brand new comedy duo.
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones had the nation laughing its head off with shows like ‘Alas Smith and Jones’ and ‘Not the Nine O’Clock News.'
Brydon and Coogan are the unlikely comedy duo who found international recognition thanks to their critically acclaimed sitcom, ‘The Trip.'
Double acts have been a staple of British comedy since World War II, from classics like Morecambe and Wise to modern-day duos like Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Whether they write genius sketches together behind the scenes or perform raucous acts live on stage, the comedic chemistry in these twosomes is undeniable.
Click through the gallery to take a look at the British comedy duos who deserve the highest of praises.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dent also met at Cambridge. They’re known for their sketch comedy and political satire, especially on ‘The Mary Whitehouse Experience.'
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Double acts have been a staple of British comedy since World War II, from classics like Morecambe and Wise to modern-day duos like Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Whether they write genius sketches together behind the scenes or perform raucous acts live on stage, the comedic chemistry in these twosomes is undeniable.
Click through the gallery to take a look at the British comedy duos who deserve the highest of praises.