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Irish superstar Tommy Tiernan recorded live in Cork on his Crooked Man Tour. It perfectly captures the vitality, passionand hilarious material that have made him one of the comedy worlds biggest stars.WARNING: Contains explicit language

And Another Thing...is stand-up sensation and star of Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’, BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’and Channel 4’s ‘Stand Up For The Week’, Josh Widdicombe’s highly anticipated debut DVD. Recorded at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, viewers of this tale twisting perfectionist can expect an insight into Josh’s everyday annoyances and gripes. Delivered with his unique style and trademark wit, Josh proves that even the most mundane aspects of life can be turned into unbelievable accounts with hilarious consequences.

Some advice suits certain people more than others. Some advice is...redundant waffle. And Nat's What I Reckon refuses to let it slide! Ya see, Nat's got a loud mouth and a taste for taking the piss out of stuff—it's how he lives, laughs and loves. Now, his target's the tired old life advice he's had enough of: Man up. Good vibes only. No pain no gain. Carpe diem. What a punish! Buckle up for Nat's unrequested take on pushing back against expectations and rolling through life with some laughs and kindness like a real, righteous ratbag!

Ed Byrne is now one of the most successful comedians around. A familiar face - and voice - on many TV programmes, he has appeared in all of the best-known shows and, with great friend Dara Ó Briain, starred in Dara and Ed's Big Adventure, about their journey along the Pan-American Highway. This great show was recorded live in concert.

Chubby's back! With "The Good, the Bad and..." taking centre stage as the "Fat Bastard", rest assured Chubby's still the crudest and rudest comedian on the circuit. Watch him "shooting out the gags" live from The Forum Theatre, Teesside, filmed on his 2007 nationwide tour. Enjoy Chubby's unique take and review of Brokeback Mountain and him tackling such subjects as dealing with crocodiles. One thing's for certain, he's still the world's most outrageous and extravagant comedian.

Britain's Got Idiots is the stunning debut show from Andy Parsons, the star of Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo. Recorded at The Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, at the zenith of his sell-out UK tour, Britain's Got Idiots proves once and for all that Andy Parsons is not only the topical comedian of his generation but also a damn fine dancer.

Since winning the Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Festival in 1993, Dominic Holland has gone on to become one of the UK’s best loved comedians. He’s worked with Armando Iannucci, Rob Brydon and supported Eddie Izzard on tour. He is also the father of Tom Holland (best known for starring in the blockbuster Spider-man movies) and made the brilliant 2017 Dominic Holland Eclipsed Edinburgh Fringe show out of the experience of being a superhero’s dad.

A comedy event that set the new standard for how truly awesome a comedy special can be. Join Jeff and his outspoken-often-edgy characters: Walter, Peanut, José Jalapeño (...on a steeek!), Bubba J, and Sweet Daddy Dee for a live show that will have you on the floor laughing! 

 After nine years in production, the most rumored comedy album is finally hitting the streets. Macdonald has reimagined the sketch comedy record for a new generation and has brought Will Ferrell, Tim Meadows, Molly Shannon, and Artie Lange, among others, who lend their voices and insanity to this hilarious release. Produced by Brooks Arthur of Adam Sandler fame, Ridiculous contains 12 sketches and a bonus track of classic Norm standup for a total of almost 75 minutes of material. 

The wacky comedian from Mock The Week performs live on stage on his best selling Lion Whisperer Tour. Full of the fantastic one-liners.

With a career spanning a quarter of a century, veteran comedian and comedy coach Mike Lukas (Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Second City, CBS Radio) strips comedy down to the bone. In Finding Your Funny Muscle, Mike shows you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor that gets big laughs—and makes you memorable for the right reasons.

This hilarious, fast-paced parody sketch show sends up classic BBC radio shows, travels through time and brings you Shakespeare as you've never heard it before. Tune in to Desert Island Discs with a twist, appreciate an orange-inal version of Hamlet and discover Tolstoy with a peel good factor. A spoof show like no other, The Long Hot Satsuma is a laugh out loud comedy packed with quick-witted lines and the trademark dry humour of veteran comedians Alison Steadman, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden.

Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union, Dec 4th 1958 presents an unforgettable evening of wit, whimsy, and musical merriment courtesy of the beloved humorist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Taking center stage at the prestigious Oxford Union on December 4th, 1958, Hoffnung charmed and delighted audiences with his unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical talent.

JeThRo will have you in stitches with his mixture of sketches and stories including Posh & Becks amongst many others. With his cheeky tales from the pub to the gates of the church and then back to the hilarious stand-up tales.

Comedian, actor and bestselling author Ellie Taylor welcomes us to her 'safe space', a place where anyone can air their views, gripes and dislikes without fear of persecution. Assisting her on her confessional journey are sidekick Robin Morgan and members of the audience, who share their own dark and disturbing beliefs at the beginning of each show. Having heard from them, Ellie goes on to get her own opinions off her chest. Through stand-up and sketches, she gives us her hot take on topics such as masculinity, the environment, parties, the news, the Internet and billionaires.

Audible's Comedy Club gives you a front row seat for full length comedy shows from some of the best stand-ups on the scene.

With his own radio series and appearances on live at the Apollo, Mark Watson is getting recognition as one of the best new comics around. As The Daily Telegraph say' He's simply exhilirating.'

Benny’s radio and television shows entertained audiences for more than three decades and is generally regarded as the high-water mark in twentieth century American comedy.

Welcome world! Kevin Hart is back with a new look, a new name, and a new season of Gold Minds! After giving flowers to the world’s greatest comedians in Season 1, Kevin’s going even bigger for Season 2 and sitting down with the best minds in entertainment, art, business, and culture. Join Kevin each week as he and his guests share stories and discuss what it takes to navigate their careers to become the gold standard of their industries.

A fourth volume of highlights from recent series of The News Quiz, presented by chairman Simon Hoggart. Since 1977, BBC Radio 4's funniest and quirkiest game show has been answering questions and offering wit and wisdom on global happenings, national news and quite frankly pathetic parochial events.