This is a list of catchphrases found in American and British english language television and film, where a catchphrase is a short phrase or expression that has gained usage beyond its initial scope. These are not merely catchy sayings. Even though some sources may identify a phrase as a catchphrase, this list is for those that meet the definition given in the lead section of the catchphrase article and are notable for their widespread use within the culture.

This list is distinct from the list of political catchphrases.

In British culture

+ Notable catchphrases in British culture Catchphrase Character/person Media source First appearance Notes "Bernie, the bolt!" Bob Monkhouse The Golden Shot 1967 "Ooh, you are awful ... but I like you!" Dick Emery The Dick Emery Show 1963 "You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment" Francis Urquhart House of Cards 1990 "Don't panic!" Lance-Corporal Jones Dad's Army 1968 "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye!" Anne Robinson The Weakest Link 2000 "Would you like a jelly baby?" The Fourth Doctor Doctor Who 1974 "Fantastic!" The Ninth Doctor Doctor Who 2005 "Allons-y!" The Tenth Doctor Doctor Who 2006 "The Chase is on!" Bradley Walsh The Chase 2009 "Is that your final answer?" Chris Tarrant Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 1998 "Permission to Speak, Sir!" Lance-Corporal Jones Dad's Army 1968 "They don't like it up 'em!" Lance-Corporal Jones Dad's Army 1968 "You stupid boy" Captain George Mainwaring Dad's Army 1968 "Are you having a laugh?" Andy Millman Extras 2006 "I don't believe it!" Victor Meldrew One Foot in the Grave 1990 "I'm Free" Mr. Humphries Are You Being Served? 1972 "Ooh Betty" Frank Spencer Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em 1973 "It's good night from me..." "...and it's good night from him" Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker The Two Ronnies 1971 "Nice to see you, to see you ... nice" Sir Bruce Forsyth The Generation Game 1971 "Didn't he/she/they do well?" Sir Bruce Forsyth The Generation Game 1971 "Shut that door!" Larry Grayson The Generation Game 1978 "What a gay day!" Larry Grayson The Generation Game 1978 "Seems like a nice boy!" Larry Grayson The Generation Game 1978 "Look at the muck on 'ere!" Larry Grayson The Generation Game 1978 "You dirty old man" Harold Steptoe Steptoe and Son 1962 "(Three words:) Fab-u-LOUS!" Craig Revel Horwood Strictly Come Dancing 2004 Ringtones of Revel Horwood's catchphrases are available . Retrieved 15 December 2010. "A complete dahnce di-SAH-ster" Craig Revel Horwood Strictly Come Dancing 2004 "Absolute filth . . . and I LOVED it!" Craig Revel Horwood Strictly Come Dancing 2004 "Louis Smith Wins Full Marks For Topless Showdance in Strictly Come Dancing Final," Metro, 22 December 2012. Retrieved 24 December 2012. "You'll like it, not a lot . . . but you'll like it" Paul Daniels The Paul Daniels Magic Show 1979 "Let's get the boys on the baize!" Rob Walker BBC TV snooker coverage 2008 Flickr pictures by Warren, May 5 2008. Retrieved 5 May 2014.Mark Reason, "Ronnie O'Sullivan greater than Tiger Woods", The Daily Telegraph 4 May 2008. Retrieved 5 May 2014. "Are you ready? Ladies and Gentlemen! Let's...Play...DARTS!" Martin Fitzmaurice & Lakeside audience Darts World Championships 1985 YouTube clip showing commentator and audience in action, 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2014.Mastercaller.com page. Retrieved 5 May 2014 "A real bobby-dazzler" David Dickinson Bargain Hunt and Dickinson's Real Deal 2004? cf the title of Dickinson's autobiography, What A Bobby Dazzler. Retrieved 5 May 2014.Dan Hearn, "A real Bobby Dazzler in Oxford", Oxford Mail, 28 October 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2014 "Cheap as chips" David Dickinson Bargain Hunt and Dickinson's Real Deal 2004? Dan Hearn, " A real Bobby Dazzler in Oxford", Oxford Mail, 28 October 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2014 "Can you hear me, mother?" Sandy Powell Radio 1930 "Does my bum look big in this?" Arabella Weir The Fast Show 1994 "I'll get me coat" Mark Williams The Fast Show 1994 "Silly Old Moo!" Alf Garnett Till Death Us Do Part 1965 "Listen Very Carefully, I Shall Say This Only Once" Michelle Dubois 'Allo 'Allo! 1982 "Lovely jubbly" Del Boy Only Fools and Horses 1981 "During the war..." Uncle Albert Only Fools and Horses 1985 "Eh! Eh! Alright! Alright! Calm down! Calm down!" Harry Enfield Harry Enfield's Television Programme 1990 "Is it cos I is Black?" Ali G Da Ali G Show 2000 "Exterminate" Dalek Doctor Who 1963 "How very dare you!" Derek Faye The Catherine Tate Show 2004 "Am I bovvered?" Lauren Cooper The Catherine Tate Show 2004 "What a Fucking Liberty!" Joanie Taylor The Catherine Tate Show 2004 "Computer says no" Carol Beer Little Britain 2003 "I have a cunning plan" Baldrick Blackadder 1983 "Hello, sweetie." River Song Doctor Who 2008 "Spoilers." River Song Doctor Who 2008 "Keep dancing!" Sir Bruce Forsyth, Tess Daly, Claudia Winkleman Strictly Come Dancing 2004 "Let’s release the balls!" Alan Dedicoat The National Lottery Live 1996 "Uh-oh, catastrophe!" and "Yes, triumph!" Gaspard and Lisa Gaspard and Lisa 2011

In American culture

Catchphrases from events, interviews, and commercials are not included.