Premiering in 1983, this British sketch show starred a Who’s Who of British actors, including Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Robbie Coltrane and Emma Thompson. Taking its cue from “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and “Saturday Night Live,” “Alfresco” is full of absurd and self-aware humor, with sketches folding into one another like “Mr. Show” later would.

While a tad scattershot, the show is quite often funny, and it’s a kick to see so many great actors so young.

Grade: B+

Alfresco is currently available.