4 Funny British Shows to Watch Amidst the Chaos in the World Right Now.

While the world has been going through changes like a pubescent teenage boy in middle school, I have taken the time to rewatch some of my favorite British shows to lighten the mood.

1) Derry Girls (2018—)

Lisa McGee's Derry Girls is one of my favorite shows to rewatch continuously on Netflix. If you haven't seen it, let me properly introduce you to Derry Girls, a BBC show shot in Northern Ireland that revolves around the lives of a teenager named Erin, her best friends, and her cousin during the troubling times in Londonderry in the '90s. Despite being surrounded by violence on the streets, the group of adolescents who try to lead a normal life while having fun at the same time, which can sometimes lead to getting them in trouble. Nevertheless, the gang thrives and looks out for one another when one needs help. I highly recommend watching this series if you are bored and need a little laugh. It is worth your time. If you've seen Inbetweeners, then you'll love Derry Girls. The dark comedy has been recently confirmed for the third season, but the date has not been set yet.

2) My Mad Fat Diary (2013—2015)

My Mad Fat Diary is another show like Derry Girls that is set in the nineties, precisely 1996 in Lincolnshire, England; It is based on the life of English writer Rae Earl, herself. It focuses on an overweight girl named Rae Earl, who, after spending four months in a psychiatric hospital for attempting suicide, is finally is allowed to go home. Rae finds it hard to adjust to her new life at home when she discovers that her mother is in a relationship with a man who is much younger than her. If that isn't enough, Rae struggles, keeping her secret from her friends while facing internal conflict within herself and the pressure to be thin. This show is relatable and funny; however, I should warn you all that some scenes may be triggering for some people so, I will leave it at that.

3) Bad Education (2012—2014)

Alfie Wickers is a history teacher, who has a childlike behavior despite being a grown-up. He has an unbreakable bond with his students that is questionable, but honest and rare as Alfie treats them as if they were his friends, asking them for advice and favors, etc. He is known as a terrible teacher, and I think everyone who has watched Bad Education can vouch for that. Although, I do enjoy the scenes where Alfie permits his class to reenact a battle or a war by using objects in the classroom and whatnot. Alfie also has a small crush on one of the teachers who works at the school, and he does everything in his authority to impress her and pretend to be cool. Bad Education is also currently on Netflix, and I believe there is a movie as well on the same platform.

4) Some Girls (2012-2014)

Viva and her three friends, Saz, Holli, and Amber, are football playing, zany girls who are trying to pull through the hardships of being a teenager while living in a South London estate. Throughout the show, Viva, who wants to major in psychology in college, perceives people that she knows as "mental," while psychoanalyzing her friends as well. When word gets around that Viva's football couch, aka her dad's girlfriend, is pregnant, her world is shifted, but she tries her best to face her fears and overcome any obstacle that life throws her way.

I can think of several British shows to watch at home, but sadly, I can only remember so much. I hope my suggestions have sparked an interest to your liking if you enjoy BBC shows as much as I do. However, I will say this; I am very unhappy with the minimum of six episodes for each series. I never understood why that was the case in the UK; if any of you know why, please feel free to leave a comment if you can. I have not written on Vocal enough to know if there is a comment section.