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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Harrison

17 of the funniest TV moments of 2019, from Maura Higgins on Love Island to Boris Johnson hiding in a fridge

The past year on television has been marked by gruesome dramas, spectacular documentaries and grim, grim news coverage, but there have also been a lot of hilarious highlights in between.

Whether it was scripted gags in Fleabag and Succession or just good old human nature creating comedic moments in news rooms and on reality shows, 2019 provided a lot of laughter.

Some awkward interviews went viral and controversial jokes made headlines, while brilliant awards speeches racked up thousands of views on YouTube.

Click through the gallery below to see 17 of the funniest TV moments of 2019...

Check out the biggest cultural moments of the decade here, and the best TV shows of the 2010s here.

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