Comparison is woven into every facet of our lives. The idea of comparing yourself to your peers is introduced at such a young age that...

I've never been very good at broadening my horizons when it comes to the shows I watch. Few things unnerve me more than the prospect of starting a new series on a whim; I'd much prefer to bathe in the comfort of familiarity and alternate between a select group of shows that I know and love. The truth is, I have an almighty soft spot for traditional British comedy. I'm talking Only Fools and Horses (1981), Fawlty Towers (1975), Some Mothers Do 'Ave Em (1973), One Foot in the G