London Laughs: Top 10 Comedies Set in London

Description: This romantic comedy follows a group of friends through the ups and downs of love and life, with several scenes set in London's iconic locations.

Fact: The film's success led to a surge in popularity for British rom-coms. Hugh Grant's stammering character was inspired by his own real-life speech impediment.

Description: Although not entirely set in London, this film about unemployed steelworkers turning to male stripping has scenes in London and captures the British sense of humor.

Fact: The film's title is British slang for "the whole thing" or "everything." The actors did their own stripping scenes, which added authenticity to the film.

Description: A charming romantic comedy where a famous actress falls for a humble bookstore owner in the colorful neighborhood of Notting Hill, showcasing London's diverse and quirky side.

Fact: The film's iconic blue door is a popular tourist attraction in Notting Hill. Hugh Grant's character, William Thacker, was originally named 'John' but was changed to avoid confusion with John Cleese.

Description: This film follows the life of Bridget Jones, a single woman in her thirties navigating love, career, and the social scene of London, all while keeping a humorous diary.

Fact: The film was based on Helen Fielding's novel, which itself was inspired by Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." The famous scene where Bridget wears a bunny costume was improvised.

Description: An ensemble comedy-drama that intertwines several love stories set in London during the festive season, capturing the city's romantic and comedic spirit.

Fact: The film features a scene at Heathrow Airport where real passengers were filmed without their knowledge. The airport staff had to explain the situation to avoid confusion.

Description: While not exclusively set in London, the film includes significant scenes in the city, blending adventure, comedy, and self-discovery.

Fact: The film was inspired by James Thurber's short story but significantly deviates from the original plot. Ben Stiller, who stars as Walter Mitty, also directed the film.

Description: While primarily set at sea, this film features scenes in London and revolves around the pirate radio DJs of the 1960s, capturing the era's rebellious spirit and humor.

Fact: The film was inspired by real pirate radio stations like Radio Caroline. The soundtrack features over 60 songs from the era.

Description: A sci-fi comedy where a group of friends attempt to complete a pub crawl in their hometown, which happens to be London, only to discover an alien invasion.

Fact: The film is the third in Edgar Wright's "Three Flavours Cornetto" trilogy, following "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." The ending was changed from the original script to be more uplifting.

Description: A heartwarming comedy-drama about a man who can time travel to change his life, with scenes set in London, exploring themes of love and family.

Fact: The film's time travel concept was used to explore themes of regret and second chances. The ending was altered from the original script to be more emotionally satisfying.

Description: A romantic comedy about an American actor in London who falls for a nurse, showcasing the city's theater scene and British humor.

Fact: This was Jeff Goldblum's first starring role in a feature film. The film's title refers to Goldblum's character's height.