Bit slow getting involved but I just have to have my say as two of the most influential television moments were brought up.
There was the classic simpsons where they join the cult, na na na na na na na na leaderrrrrrr! (entirely relevant to the thread) And peep show which is just genius, David Mitchell is just one of the funniest people on the planet.
Though if anybody wants a recommendation for one of the finest British comedies then check out 'I'm Alan Partridge', it's wet yourself funny
I believe that covers the key issues of that thread