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Mitchell and Webb -

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.'

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French and Saunders -

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are one hell of a double act. They created the iconic sketch show ‘French and Saunder.'

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The Two Ronnies -

Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett created many iconic characters, like Piggy Malone and Charley Farley.

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Flanders and Swann -

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.'

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Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant -

Gervais and Merchant originally worked on radio, before they created hit shows like ‘Extras’ and ‘The Office.'

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Baddiel and Skinner -

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.

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Rose and Rosie -

Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton got their start on YouTube, before working with Sony Pictures and BBC Radio 1.

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Simon Pegg and Nick Frost -

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).

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Vic and Bob -

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer make up this double act, using surreal humour to make the whole country burst out laughing.

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Matt Lucas and David Walliams -

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. 

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Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier -

These revered actors starred in the sitcom ‘Dad’s Army,' entertaining audiences through the '60s and '70s.

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Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson -

Rik and Ade met at Manchester University, going on to work on hit shows like ‘Bottom’ and ‘The Young Ones.'

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Morecambe and Wise -

For over four decades, Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were one of the UK’s best comedy double acts.

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Fry and Laurie -

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.'

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Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt -

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. 

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Pete and Dud -

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were behind comedy series like ‘Not Only… But Also,' which focused on musical and sketch comedy.

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Hale and Pace -

Gareth Hale and Norman Pace created the hit show ‘Hale and Pace,' which ran for ten years and lasted 66 episodes.

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Armstrong and Miller -

Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller have starred in sketch shows such as ‘Armstrong and Miller.' They also host the satirical podcast ‘Timeghost.'

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Harry and Paul -

You may know Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse from their hit sketch show ‘Harry & Paul.'

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Flanagan and Allen -

Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen were music hall comedians who were very popular during World War II.

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The Krankies -

Janette and Ian Tough are a cabaret comedy act that appeared in children’s shows like ‘Crackerjack,' ‘The Joke Machine,’ and ‘The Krankies Klub.'

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Ant and Dec -

The comedic presenter achieved a loyal fanbase through their appearances on ‘Pop Idol,' ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ and ‘Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.'

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Horne and Corden -

James Corden and Mathew Horne rose to fame on ‘Gavin & Stacey.' They went on to work on the ‘Horne & Corden’ show.

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The Chuckle Brothers -

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. 

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Mel and Sue -

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins got their start on ‘French & Saunders' before going on to host ‘The Great British Bake Off.'

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Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley -

‘Absolutely Fabulous’ was created by French and Saunders. However, Lumley stepped in to star in the series, birthing a brand new comedy duo.

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Alas Smith and Jones -

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.'  

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Little and Large -

Syd Little and Eddie Large got their first gigs in local pubs, before making it big with the ‘The Little and Large Show.'

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Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan -

Brydon and Coogan are the unlikely comedy duo who found international recognition thanks to their critically acclaimed sitcom, ‘The Trip.'

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Punt and Dennis -

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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