Of all the genres the Brits are well-known for, perhaps comedy is their best. Ever since the dawn of television, creative thinkers across the pond have been evolving the genre of comedy at a frightening pace, often setting standards before many of their contemporaries have the chance to keep up. From the peak days of the classic sitcom to modern, darker-edged shows, British comedy is always progressing and innovating on what has come before it, regularly inspiring the rest of the world.