Monty Python's Flying Circus has been named as having the most influence on today's television comedy.

A survey of 4,000 people that was carried out by UKTV Gold showed that the programme deserved the title, receiving 26% of the vote.

The show can be thanked for influencing sketches in modern comedies such as Little Britain and the Mighty Boosh.

The full list of the top ten most influential TV comedies:

1. Monty Python’s Flying Circus
2. Only Fools And Horses
3. Blackadder
4. Little Britain
5. The Royle Family
6. The Morecambe And Wise Show
7. Spitting Image
8. The Young Ones
9. The Office
10. The Vicar Of Dibley