16 times 'Green Wing' was the funniest British comedy of all time

There aren't many comedies out there that you still find yourself chuckling about 10 years after they've finished.

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The British hospital-based sitcomGreen Wingwas short but incredibly, incredibly sweet. It started in 2004, ran for two seasons and had a Christmas special. A total of 18 episodes.

In terms of memorable characters and endlessly quotable scenes, though, they really crammed them in.

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From the surreal quirks of Sue White to the stammering awkwardness of Dr Alan Statham, we've rounded up some of the best bits below...

1. This helpful advice form staff liaison officer Sue White.

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2. Boyce vs. Alan Statham.

3. Guy Secretan's charming way with words.

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4. This intense battle of wills.

5. Alan and Joanna's attempt at role play, which was complicated by a locked park gate.

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6. The time Sue White broke off a conversation with Martin for a quick bit of magic.

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7. And the time she set her own desk on fire to get rid of Alan.

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8. This short but sweet scene between Guy and Sue.

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9. Alan Statham's attempts to act calm after accidentally killing a dwarf.

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10. Sue White vs Alan Statham.

11. This casual dinner conversation.

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12. Guy's attempt to wake Mac up from his coma.

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13. The time Guy tried to teach Martin how to meet women.

14. Alan Statham's reaction to being dumped by Joanna.

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15. Alan Statham's iconic recorder dance.

16. Finally, Alan Statham's memorable foray into poetry.

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"Let it... let it penetrate."

The entire Green Wing boxset is available on the Channel 4 website. If you're based in the US, it's available on Hulu.

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