After a sixth month series of television specials and voting, the BBC's hunt for Britains Best Sitcom concluded at the weekend.  Over 1.5 million votes were cast during a special live final hosted by Jonathan Ross, in which Only Fools & Horses was crowned with the honour of "Britains Best Sitcom".

Del and Rodney secured more than 340,000 votes for the sitcom, which has now run for more than 23 years, beating off competition from Blackadder, which came second, and The Vicar of Dibley which came a surprising third.

Dad's Army came in at a very respectable fourth place, and in perhaps the biggest shock of the evening Fawlty Towers came a rather disappointing Fifth.

Other finalists, listed in order, were: Yes Minister, Porridge, Open all Hours, The Good Life and One Foot in the Grave.

David Jason (Del Boy), speaking about the result said: "I am delighted that something which gave me some of the happiest times of my life still gives pleasure to so many people."