The Brittas Empire (1991) — Where to Watch: Streaming Availability & Viewing Options

First aired: Jan 3, 1991 Episode runtime: 30 min Seasons: 7 Episodes: 50 Status: Ended Rating: 4.4/10 Network: BBC One Comedy

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Quick take

The Brittas Empire aims for a binge-friendly rhythm, mixing standout moments with steady progression. Notable cast includes Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Julia St. John and Pippa Haywood. It currently has 7 seasons and 50 episodes. Expect a consistent tone and a few strong set pieces rather than nonstop escalation. Viewer ratings sit around 4.4/10, but mileage can vary depending on what you like. Availability can change by region and time—use this page to check current streaming, rental, or purchase options.

Overview

The Brittas Empire is a British sitcom created and originally written by Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen. Chris Barrie plays Gordon Brittas, the well-meaning but incompetent manager of Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre. The show ran for seven series and 53 episodes — including two Christmas specials — from 1991 to 1997 on BBC1. Norriss and Fegen wrote the first five series, after which they left the show. The Brittas Empire enjoyed a long and successful run throughout the 1990s, and gained itself large mainstream audiences. In 2004 the show came 47th on the BBC's Britain's Best Sitcom poll, and all series have been released on DVD. The creators Andrew Norriss and Richard Fegen often combine farce with either surreal or dramatic elements in episodes. For example in the first series, the leisure centre prepares for a royal visit, only for the doors to seal, the boiler room to flood and a visitor to become electrocuted. Unlike the traditional sitcom, deaths were quite common in The Brittas Empire.

Cast & crew

Cast: Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Julia St. John, Pippa Haywood, Tim Marriott, Harriet Thorpe

Streaming Availability

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Seasons & episodes

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1. The Elephant's Child

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 6, 1997

2. Reviewing the Situation

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 13, 1997

3. http://etc.

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 20, 1997

4. Wake Up the Lion Within

Posted by: admin Aired on: Jan 27, 1997

5. The Disappearing Act

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 3, 1997

6. Gavin Featherly RIP

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 10, 1997

7. Exposed

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 17, 1997

8. Curse of the Tiger Women

Posted by: admin Aired on: Feb 24, 1997

FAQ

Is The Brittas Empire (1991) on streaming?
We refresh this page regularly, but we could not confirm an official streaming, rental, or purchase option for The Brittas Empire (1991) at this time.

Where can I watch it legally?
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Does it have a trailer?
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How many seasons does it have?
It has 7 seasons (50 episodes).