Not Going Out: Putting the Sit in Sitcom Since 2006

Write to Comedy

Write to Comedy
Not Going Out: Putting the Sit in Sitcom Since 2006
Jul 14, 2025 Season 1 Episode 9
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Lee Mack’s Not Going Out isn’t just surviving — it’s thriving. In this episode, I unpack how a traditional, gag-packed sitcom has lasted nearly two decades, adapted through marriage, kids, and empty-nesting, and still delivers more laughs per minute than most “prestige” comedies.

Plus: my top ten episodes you can’t miss.

🎧 Hit play and celebrate Britain’s second longest-running sitcom.

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