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Who's your favourite stand-up comedian?

183 replies

Limth · 11/04/2024 13:48

Mine's Kevin Bridges.

We've just watched his new show "Long Overdue Catch-up". Amazing.

His stories about being a working-class guy in a middle-class world resonate so much - me and DP regularly talk about this.
His story about piles had me absolutely howling.

I just love him. I have a bit of a crush on him.
He seems like a genuinely decent chap. I'd be very surprised to read about him having an affair or just generally being a dick.

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Sherwil16 · 11/04/2024 15:39

Sam Campbell is my current favourite. His show at Hackney Empire recently was funny, unusual and incredibly well- prepared, unlike the lack- lustre performance at the same venue by Jon Richardson a few weeks before.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 11/04/2024 15:40

We like Kevin Bridges too... house rice????? 🤣😂

MrsBosomworth · 11/04/2024 16:32

Frank Skinner
Ricky Gervais
Andi Osho
Johnny Vegas
Frankie Boyle

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candyisdandybutliquorisquicker · 11/04/2024 16:34

Micky Flanagan
Sarah Millican

Also quite partial to Joe Lycett.

sprigatito · 11/04/2024 16:34

Natalie Haynes.

FrenchandSaunders · 11/04/2024 16:35

Tom Davis
Romesh Ranganathan
Sindu Vhee
Kerry Godliman
Rob Beckett
Jack Whitehall

FrenchandSaunders · 11/04/2024 16:35

Oh yes Micky Flanagan

Moier · 11/04/2024 16:36

Jason Manford.. he's much better live than what you see on TV.
I love Lee Mack too.

AGodawfulsmallaffair · 11/04/2024 16:36

Greg Davies

VerlynWebbe · 11/04/2024 16:36

Bill Bailey
I love Kevin Bridgeeez
James Acaster
Greg Davies
I don't think he's stand-up but Bob Mortimer

Nitgel · 11/04/2024 16:37

Frank skinner and Paul Merton and Bob Moritmer

thestringcheesemassacre · 11/04/2024 16:39

Stewart Lee - unbelievably funny

cakegoblin · 11/04/2024 16:39

Helen Bauer
Catherine Bohart
Bridget Christie
Rachel Fairburn
Sarah Millican
Joe Lycett

stayathomer · 11/04/2024 16:40

John Bishop, Steve Merchant, Romesh, Dara O Briain, Miranda, Sarah Millican, (Sean Locke rip)
edited to add Greg Davies

TheGriffle · 11/04/2024 16:42

Out of the comedians I’ve seen live, Harry Hill was the best. League of Gentlemen were fab and Jimmy Carr is also a guilty pleasure but I know he’s controversial.

Im seeing Peter Kay and Greg Davies next year so can’t wait to watch them.

PlainCake · 11/04/2024 16:42

Paul Foot
Stewart Lee
Daniel Kitson

VerlynWebbe · 11/04/2024 16:43

thestringcheesemassacre · 11/04/2024 16:39

Stewart Lee - unbelievably funny

I forgot him, I love him so much - he's an incredibly skilled act.
I also liked seeing Bridget Christie.

ALongHardWinter · 11/04/2024 16:44

Harry Hill.
Jack Dee.
Jo Brand.
Frank Skinner.

Crapuscular · 11/04/2024 16:44

Dylan Moran
Greg Davies
Bill Bailey ( not so much of late)
Stewart Lee

Conniethecatapillar · 11/04/2024 16:45

Used to love Lee Evans back in the day! Now a big fan of James Acaster.

Whatdoyouseeplease · 11/04/2024 16:46

Michael Mcintyre without a doubt. Saw him at the O2 last weekend and I nearly gave myself an asthma attack from laughing so hard!

Lee Evans is a close second but sadly retired now.

EggbertHeartsTina · 11/04/2024 16:47

Nina Conti

the80sweregreat · 11/04/2024 16:47

We went to see Simon day from the Fast show last year and he was funny.
I do like Rhod Gilbert and it's sad he was so poorly ( but now recovered )
Lee Mack in a comedy called ' semi detached ' a few years ago was very funny , but nobody I know ever watched it!

nearlymrs · 11/04/2024 16:49

I saw Rosie Jones recently and she was fabulous.

Also a fan of Lee Evans.

notanothernana · 11/04/2024 16:51

Stewart Lee
Ed Byrne was good too

Very disappointed with Ross Noble and Jimmy Carr (walked out he was so awful).