8 British TV Shows That Are Perfect, Just The Way They Are

Stop trying to make American versions happen, MTV, it's not going to happen.

1. Peep Show

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We're all Mark Corrigan. Watch it here.

2. Absolutely Fabulous

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Following the hedonistic misadventures of Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, Ab Fab is a cult classic. Watch it here before the movie comes out.

3. The IT Crowd

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Hey, it's the lovable Irish cop from Bridesmaids! Watch it here.

4. The Inbetweeners

An example of a show MTV tried and failed to make happen, the original British version is completely unglamorous and awkward with truly filthy language-- so, a fairly accurate depiction of suburban high school life. Watch it here.

5. Doctor Who

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Get lost in the Doctor Who world, a mainstay of British culture since 1963, here.

6. Coupling

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Ok, so this is basically a British version of Friends, but it deserves to be mentioned for bringing attention to "The Sock Gap." Watch it here.

7. Skins

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Another show MTV tried to Americanize, Skins is like a CW soap on crack. Watch it here (if you somehow haven't already, that is).

8. Misfits

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During mandatory community service, a bunch of teens are caught in a electrical storm and develop supernatural powers. Think Alex Mack but more hardcore. Watch it here.

What Shows Did I Miss?

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