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Before Kevin nearly died backstage from his widely reported massive heart attack, he killed onstage discussing his marriage, his kid, his friends and his work (or lack thereof).

Created by John Lloyd in 1977, The News Quiz has gone on to become one of the longest running panel games on BBC Radio 4. Originally hosted by Barry Norman, since then Simon Hoggart, Barry Took, Sandi Toksvig, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes and Andy Zaltzman have taken up the chair. The satirical quiz show's panel of comedians and journalists trawl through news stories big and small to provide comedy, commentary, irony and irreverence. This is a brand-new collection of previously unpublished episodes taken from the archives

Presented by writer, comedian and self-confessed listomaniac Susan Calman, this hilarious show celebrates the power of the humble list—from 'Buzzfeed' to 'bucket' and everything in between. Accompanying Susan for a spot of comic categorising are a panel of special guests, including Lucy Porter, Joe Lycett, Richard Herring, Katherine Ryan, James Acaster, Miles Jupp, Lucy Beaumont, Nat Luurtsema, Alun Cochrane, Sarah Millican, Ricky Wilson, Roisin Conaty and Isy Suttie. Together, they participate in a variety of anarchic games themed around lists both magnificent and mundane.

After 20 years as a struggling variety turn and then a prolific scriptwriter and television star, comic genius Marty Feldman found screen stardom with his very first Hollywood role in Mel Brooks’s Young Frankenstein. With his wife, Lauretta, as the power behind the throne, his rise, fall and decline is relayed through bittersweet memories of the past and intoxicated infidelities in the present.

Lord of the Mince is classic Julian Clary. A brilliant and hysterical mix of innuendo and cutting edge bitchiness! He takes us on a journey along the boulevards and back passages of his life, all the while sending the audience into raptures!

Following the huge success of his sell-out 100-date UK tour, the nation's favourite deadpan stand-up returns to the Hammersmith Apollo to deliver some of his most scathing and hilarious material for years.

Everyone knows who you find in bookshops: people who want to buy books. But, as Shaun Bythell reveals, that's really only half the story. Join Shaun as he introduces us to seven bookshop characters, from the Person Who Doesn't Know What They Want (But Thinks It Might Have a Blue Cover) to the harried Parents Secretly After Free Childcare and all the way over to the erotica section, where we'll meet The Person Who Is Up to No Good.

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself.

Ventriloquist and comic Jeff Dunham takes to the stage to provide fresh comedic material with his classic puppets; Walter, Peanut, Jose Jalapeño, and Achmed, as well as with two never-before-seen characters with their own unique quirks.

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!

One of the hottest comics in the UK, Ed Byrne has become an assured intelligent and very funny entertainer. The Irish comic performs live on this hilarious recording.

Top stand ups and great buds Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie join forces to bring you hilarious conversation and funny little chunks they have found or made. Get bonus BudPod on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali Wong's stand-up special delves into her sexual adventures, hoarding, the rocky road to pregnancy, and why feminism is terrible.

LA-based stand-up comedian Michael Kosta recorded Comedy for Attractive People at The Comedy Store in La Jolla. Listen to Fox Sports 1's funniest panelist on Crowd Goes Wild riff on everything from Afghanistan to gay athletes.

Episode 3 in the third series of The Ricky Gervais Show, in which Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant probe a convalescent Karl Pilkington.

Episode 2 in the third series of The Ricky Gervais Show, in which Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant carry out a post-operative examination of Karl Pilkington.

Horst Evers, Träger des Deutschen Kleinkunstpreises, Salzburger Stiers, u.a., hat es nach jahrelangem Tingeln durch Dorfschenken und Lesebühnen geschafft, sich an die Spitze der deutschsprachigen Geschichtenerzähler zu lesen. In dieser Box finden Sie die vier Erfolgsprogramme: 1. Horst Evers erklärt die Welt (2002); 2. Gefühltes Wissen (2005); 3. Mehr vom Tag (2006); 4. Schwitzen ist, wenn Muskeln weinen (2008).

Join Jethro for The Cornish Ambassador, the brand new show from the man with more than his fair share of shaggy dog stories and other nonsense! Plenty of kooky comedy capers and tall tales from the inimitable comedian so come on and enjoy a portion from the man who’s irrepressible, irresistible and un-missable!

The show that holds a mirror up to nature and then proceeds to give it a rather embarrassing haircut.

Episode 5 in the third series of The Ricky Gervais Show, in which Ricky Gervais and Steve Merchant discuss Karl Pilkington's literary achievements.