According to a Radio 2 poll

Notting Hill has been voted the UK’s  favourite romantic comedy by Radio 2 listeners.

The 1999 film triumphed over Pretty Woman at No2 and When Harry Met Sally at Bo 3.

Its producer, Duncan Kenworthy, said the news was ‘heart-stoppingly thrilling,’ adding: ‘Radio 2 listeners, you have the best judgement and the biggest hearts on the planet, and I couldn’t be more delighted.’

Three Hugh Grant films feature in the Top five, while both Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan each have two films in the top six.

The Top 20 are, in order:

1. Notting Hill (1999)

2. Pretty Woman (1990)

3. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

4. Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994)

5. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)

6. Sleepless In Seattle (1993)

7. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

8. The Princess Bride (1988)

9. Some Like It Hot (1959)

10. The Wedding Singer (1998)

11. Amélie (2001)

12. There's Something About Mary (1998)

13. Gregory's Girl (1981)

14. Crazy Stupid Love (2011)

15. As Good As It Gets (1998)

16. 500 Days Of Summer (2009)

17. Strictly Ballroom (1992)

18. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

19. Pretty In Pink (1986)

20. Roman Holiday (1953)

The Top 10 features in a countdown show, hosted by James King, which is on BBC Sounds here, and will air this Sunday at 9pm on BBC Radio 2.

Published: 10 Feb 2022