‘What’s the most iconic line in British television history?’ 17 classic moments
We can all remember seeing Del Boy fall through the bar in Only Fools and Horses, or seeing the evil Richard Hillman drive the Platt family into the canal in Coronation Street.
Some iconic TV moments, however, are about the words as much as the visuals, and when you hear them you know exactly what was happening at that moment.
No Context Brits asked tweeters to suggest those iconic lines.
What’s the most iconic line in British television history? pic.twitter.com/KJYXJc1zhP
— No Context Brits (@NoContextBrits) August 16, 2023
These 17 fit the bill.
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“Exterminate! Exterminate!” https://t.co/9kc3xfTdOX
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 16, 2023
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"Whatever it was, I'm sure it was better than my plan to get out of this by pretending to be mad. I mean, who would've noticed another madman around here? Good luck, everyone." https://t.co/l3JCKGWwD4
— 🏳️⚧️🇪🇺Pippa💙💛 (@Lt_Pippa) August 16, 2023
4.
Have you tried turning it off and on again? https://t.co/J4iw6iKkE0
— Ministry of Truth (@MinistryofTru16) August 16, 2023
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This time next year we’ll be millionaires https://t.co/KkA0HNqCTR
— Jo (@swash_jo) August 16, 2023
6.
…and now for something completely different 🇬🇧 @montypython @JohnCleese @EricIdle @classic_film @BestOfUKComedy @davidmbarnett @sigg20 @pulmyears @MichaelWarbur17 pic.twitter.com/DlPU3OQ5PS
— George Ashburn (geo_ashburn @ Instagram & TikTok) (@jamdawg1) August 16, 2023
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"Good moaning." pic.twitter.com/lFxz2136FA
— Barry Whittingham 🇬🇧 (@BJWhittingham) August 16, 2023
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Easy! pic.twitter.com/8qyMxtujvO
— JAMES 🇬🇧 (@JWcryptic23) August 16, 2023
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Happy Christmas Ange! https://t.co/WRZVevTn2v pic.twitter.com/3oFbBMkoxL
— AntWalkerRunner (@antjwalk) August 16, 2023
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“Come Out, Ye Black and Tans” https://t.co/e5BnFlZ48b pic.twitter.com/CIupxsl7is
— Irish Unity 🇮🇪🇵🇸 (@IrishUnity) August 16, 2023
12.
“If my grandmother had wheels, she would have been a bike” https://t.co/knkudOb3TF
— Ela (@elaroundthebend) August 16, 2023
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Chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and 9 poppadoms. I’ll have a saag aloo as well please Mick. https://t.co/Od90ghHcv0
— becky ⎕ (@beckybetterknow) August 16, 2023
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You ain’t my motha!! https://t.co/xYFS4rB7AG
— Rebecca – EarpaDerp (@EarpaDerp) August 16, 2023
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“To me, to you!” https://t.co/a75Oezi9gI
— Saffron✨ (@s_ffron7) August 16, 2023
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We’re just innocent men! https://t.co/nBIBU5UWkn
— Ms. Andreigh (@_WhitWoo_) August 16, 2023
We’re not sure how iconic this is, but – without context – it’s very funny.
I’m never not going to post this. #Corrie https://t.co/hPdK8b396W pic.twitter.com/w9AOnM1duZ
— Christopher Anstey (@ChrisAnstey74) August 16, 2023
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