The contenders
from The ’60s
BLUE PETER Lulu the elephant pees on the floor THE MOON LANDING Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin – “It’s one small step” THE WORLD CUP England win in 1966 – “They think it’s all over” MONTY PYTHON The Dead Parrot sketch
our prediction: We have a feeling that England winning the world cup will be considered a greater achievement than a man landing on the Moon. Soz, Neil.
from The ’80s
ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES Del Boy falls through the bar TORVILL & DEAN Bolero wins gold at the Winter Olympics DALLAS Who Shot JR? THE TWO RONNIES Mastermind
our prediction: This list of moments is a reminder of just how eventful and memorable the ’80s were, but Del Boy’s casual fall backwards was such a perfectly conceived and executed comedy moment, it’ll probably win the big overall prize as well as the one for this decade.
from The ’00s
CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER George Galloway plays a cat I’M A CELEB… Paul Burrell’s Bushtucker Trial BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT Susan Boyle’s unforgettable audition THE OFFICE David Brent’s cringeworthy dance
our prediction: Three of the finest moments of reality TV ever are in contention for this award. But for us, the noughties are all about The Office, possibly the best sitcom ever, and David Brent’s astonishing disco boogie.
from The ’70s
LIFE ON EARTH Sir David Attenborough’s close encounter with a troop of gorillas DAD’S ARMY “Don’t Tell Him, Pike!” MORECAMBE & WISE Eric telling André Previn he’s playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order PARKINSON Interview with Muhammad Ali
our prediction: Dad’s Army is still massively popular, as are Eric and Ernie, but Sir Dave’s effortless monkeying around with apes is the indelible image from all of these.
from The ’90s
THE VICAR OF DIBLEY Puddle jump THE BRITS Jarvis Cocker invades Michael Jackson’s stage BEADLE’S ABOUT Alien landing stunt BROOKSIDE Beth and Margaret’s groundbreaking kiss
our prediction: From that thrilling kiss on Brookie to Jarvis Cocker’s extraordinary one-man demo, this list has everything. But we reckon the moment Dawn French delightedly jumped into the deepest puddle ever will win.
from The ’10s
PLANET EARTH II Iguana vs snakes STRICTLY COME DANCING Ed Balls’ Gangnam Style EDUCATING YORKSHIRE Musharaf & Mr Burton CORRIE Tram crash
our prediction: Is it better to be awe-inspired by animals, overjoyed by Ed Balls, stunned by Corrie’s stunt or moved to tears by the lad with the stammer? Tough to say, but Musharaf was so moving on Educating Yorkshire that we boldly think he will beat the rest.