'Only gay': best line ever?

Little Britain catchphrase tops poll

The Little Britain line "I'm the only gay in the village" has been voted the best catchphrase ever.

As well as Dafydd's protestation, the show has two more catchphrases in the top 20, perhaps demonstrating the short memory span of those quizzed rather than the longevity of the line.

Tommy Cooper's "Just like that" came second in the poll, voted for by viewers of UKTV Gold, with Homer Simpson's "D’oh!” third.

However, those compiling the survey also included two misquoted catchphrases, suggesting the list might not be all that definitive.

The Fast Show’s “Suits you, sir,” at number 6 is actually “Suit you, sir” in the show.

And Oliver Hardy never said: “Well here's another fine mess you've got me into” to Stan Laurel – it was always “another nice mess”.

The list also contains a couple of lines that have been said only once on screen – Alan Partridge’s “Back of the net!” and Peter Kay’s “Garlic bread, I've tasted it, it's the future” from Phoenix Nights

Only three American lines are in the list. UKTV Gold controller John Keeling said: "This poll shows that the Brits are best when it comes to coining memorable, funny catchphrases.”