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Who's your favourite stand-up comedian?

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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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celticprincess · 13/04/2024 23:11

Totally love Billy Connolly. Saw him live on his last tour. Also love his travel programmes he’s done as well. And his songs.

Big fan of Peter Kay. Just so relatable.

I actually quite like Karl Pilkington in the various travel shows he’s done as well as the moaning of life. Not the biggest fan of Ricky Gervais though.

Victoria wood was fab on her day. Again, the songs. And Bill Bailey with his songs.

Always liked Graham Norton in his older days. Not stand up but as a presenter. Before the bbc got him and toned him down a bit he was much funnier.

Ruthdpl · 14/04/2024 13:34

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.

Did u see him live or is his show on one of the streaming networks? Thanks.

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Limth · 14/04/2024 14:38

Ruthdpl · 14/04/2024 13:34

Did u see him live or is his show on one of the streaming networks? Thanks.

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I bought his shows from Amazon Prime but I've seen him live in the past.

There's loads of clips from various shows on YouTube

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Limth · 14/04/2024 14:39

Didn't expect this thread to take off the way it has - so many amazing comedians that you've all reminded me of!

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Imisssleep2 · 14/04/2024 16:04

Lee Evans, saw him a few times live, amazing, literally had a stitch from laughter, was so upset when he announced his retirement, still waiting for a comeback tour 🤞

I like Michael McIntyre too but not seen live

HeartandSeoul · 16/04/2024 13:31

Cocolapew

Jeff Arcuri, I have tickets to see him in a couple of weeks but he's in the hospital atm and I'm panicking he won't be able to fly over

Jeff’s on his way over to Europe, so it’s looking positive 😊.

Ruthdpl · 17/04/2024 09:35

My list is Billy Connolly, Peter Kay, Janey Godley, Frank Skinner, Jason Manford. Saw Bill Bailey’s current tour but wasn’t impressed; it was too much of a fruit salad for me. He’s an accomplished musician and comedian but I think he needs to pick a side now.

Crazeland · 17/04/2024 09:41

Stewart Lee for the Uk. Dave Chapelle for USA

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