BBC viewers recommend 'British version of Friends' that is 'totally addictive'

Comedy fans have recommended others to tune into a series that is the 'British Friends.'

On , a Friends enthusiast set a challenge for fellow commenters to pinpoint the UK's answer to the US juggernaut.

The criteria for the recommendations was clear, as it read: "[it must be] set or filmed in the 90s, [focus on] a group of 20-somethings who: live in the same space; fall in love and out of love; are trying to establish careers for themselves and attempt to navigate the highs and lows of life."

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Keen Redditors didn't skip a beat in naming This Life, aired by Two from 1996-97, as the closest parallel.

Set in South London, This Life spotlights five roommates as they navigate life in the capital city , reports .

The hit series emerged from the mind of Amy Jenkins, also known for scripting an episode of The Crown on .

Andrew Lincoln, pre-walker fame from The Walking Dead, stars alongside Jack Davenport who later starred in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Amita Dhiri who dazzled recently in Bridgerton, Daniela Nardini of Vera fame, and Luisa Bradshaw-White familiar to enthusiasts.

More than a quarter-century on, this witty concoction of drama and comedy still reels in new viewers.

A telly buff who stumbled upon the series recently took to social media to express their delight, posting: "This show is absolutely perfect. I discovered it 23 years after it was released but enjoyed it passionately. It is amazing to create a show which is so unforgettable and never getting outdated."

Another viewer heaped praise on the sitcom on IMDB, claiming it trumps Friends as they penned: "Move over Friends this is your more intelligent English big brother. A perfect picture of 90s London through the eyes of young professionals and ordinary blokes and girls."

Adding to the chorus of admiration, a third enthusiast drew parallels with another iconic series, remarking: "Best series about friendships since Sex and the City."

They continued: "Although various episodes written by various writers, the characters remain seamlessly consistent. This British series is totally addictive."

Unfortunately for new viewers, This Life is not available to stream for free. However, it is available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video.