Who are your favourite stand up comedians?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:43 am

HatfieldClaret wrote:No one mentioned Bob Monkhouse yet; best improvisation ever.

Post #78.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:45 am

FactualFrank wrote:Haha, yes. This was discussed several weeks ago, so common knowledge really. If that's a problem there's the foe list but I'm sure we can both get on.

No. Far from it. It just reminded me of one of my favourite comedy moments.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:47 am

HatfieldClaret wrote:Likewise, Kevin Bridges sounds just like a pal of mine and cracks me up. Lee Mack is excellent but a good bit of classic Al Murray Pub Landlord really cheers me up.

Ken Dodd is like Blue Labrador; time to switch off.

Literally just watched Al Murray by chance and had forgot about him

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:48 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:No. Far from it. It just reminded me of one of my favourite comedy moments.

Haha fair enough. We'd probably actually get on well if/when we meet up in passing. And you never got back to me about Impractical Jokers, have you seen it?

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:50 am

FactualFrank wrote:Haha fair enough. We'd probably actually get on well if/when we meet up in passing. And you never got back to me about Impractical Jokers, have you seen it?

You never asked what the comedy moment was

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:52 am

Perhaps a bit impractical of me! Give it a watch sometime you'll laugh.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:55 am

FactualFrank wrote:Perhaps a bit impractical of me! Give it a watch sometime you'll laugh.

Will do.

Remember Ravishing Rick Howarth by any chance?

BillyIngham'sShorts · Post by **BillyIngham'sShorts** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:59 am

The legend Jerry Seinfeld - seen him twice. Also, Sebastian Maniscalco is very funny - fonz meets Bill Burr

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:05 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Will do.
Remember Ravishing Rick Howarth by any chance?

I do!

And I'm pretty confident you'll be buying me a pint when I next see you.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:08 am

FactualFrank wrote:I do!

And I'm pretty confident you'll be buying me a pint when I next see you.

Haha do you not have any cans of skol left?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:09 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Haha do you not have any cans of skol left?

Carling - get it right, sister.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:12 am

Sorry, I still have visions of you walking down the path to his house. With retro burnley top on. And his face at the window! How he tells the story is brilliant.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:18 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Sorry, I still have visions of you walking down the path to his house. With retro burnley top on. And his face at the window! How he tells the story is brilliant.

New glasses for you my friend! Vision Express?

I didn't live up the road from him, nor was I wearing a retro Burnley top. Apart from that... spot on!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:29 am

FactualFrank wrote:New glasses for you my friend! Vision Express?
I didn't live up the road from him, nor was I wearing a retro Burnley top. Apart from that... spot on!

HAHA give over.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:30 am

Anyway. Back on track... this is fantastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pre7SVugTZ0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:34 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Anyway. Back on track... this is fantastic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pre7SVugTZ0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

"Would I Lie To You" can be brilliant. I've creased my sides at some of the celebs they've had on.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:44 am

Genius https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vE8ExuuNZQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 1:46 am

Bob Mortimer is superb. I don't have 50 minutes to spare but I think every tale on WILTY has been true.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:58 am

Nowhere near the best stand up, but this routine from Paul Foot is genius.

https://youtu.be/V9jjEX1Aqf0

Braindead · Post by **Braindead** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:02 am

One I haven't sern mentioned yet....the late great Bill Hicks.

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:15 am

I saw Mick Miller at Burnley Mechanics a few weeks back as part of many Mersyside acts. He was absolutely hilarious, proper old fashioned stand up comedian.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:24 am

Doug Stanhope.

Thread over.

Lancasterclaret · Post by **Lancasterclaret** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:26 am

Going to see Ed Byrne in march in lancaster.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:55 am

FactualFrank wrote:Bob Mortimer is superb. I don't have 50 minutes to spare but I think every tale on WILTY has been true.

He’s had me in creases a few times on that show. His tales are outlandish and the characters have ridiculous names, but the story is always true. He’s one of the most naturally funny guys I’ve seen on tv.

As for stand up I’d probably have to go for Stewart Lee. I can understand him not being everyone’s cup of tea and the format of his shows are samey, but he has the ability to make me laugh in the gaps between dialogue with his timing.

boiledclaret · Post by **boiledclaret** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:59 am

Depends on the mood. I've seen Bill Bailey and Sean Lock live at the Oxford theatre, both were superb.
Also, Rik and Ade?

Favs from TV, LP,CD, DVD, Youtube etc.
No Refunds - Doug Stanhope, Wreck on Tour - Billy Connolly, Stewart Lee - 41st best stand up comedian ever, according to C4, Bill Hicks - Relentless.

There's probably a few I've missed as well that need a rewatch.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 10:11 am

Mark Watson is good. Greg Davies, Mickey Flanagan, Peter Kay all very funny. Watched Paul Chowdhry last week and he was ok. I do love a bit of comedy.

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:49 am

Amazed that there only appears to be one shout for Billy Connelly. If you haven't watched some of his DVD's comedy shows give them a try. Brilliant comedian in his hey day, lucky enough to of seen him live too. Sadly quite poorly these days.

Also enjoyed Al Murray live in pub landlord guise. Very clever comedian.

3putt · Post by **3putt** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:53 am

karatekid wrote:Richard Pryor
Eddie Murphy
Dave Allen
Jasper Carrot
Phil Cool

Different types of stand up but all funny in their own way.

Many years ago Jasper Carror and Phil Cool appeared at the Mechanics together trying out their planned tour. That was a treat. Both very funny men.

jlup1980 · Post by **jlup1980** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 12:24 pm

Stewart Lee was great at The Lowry earlier this year. He's a bit marmite I guess but I think he's a very funny guy.

I've changed over the years though. Stewart Lee is quite different to my old days of seeing Lee Evans in Halifax and Blackburn back in the late 90s. He used to crack me up big time. Horses for courses I suppose. Most comedians are funny if you're in the right mood for them.

Chris Ramsey was funnier than I thought he'd be when I saw him in Sowerby Bridge a couple of years ago. Reginald D Hunter was quality at the Comedy Store as well.

Geoff · Post by **Geoff** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:45 pm

I think we are stuck in a loop

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:13 pm

Seen a good few over the years. My favourites I've seen live are Peter Kay and Lee Mack.

Others include Jason Manford, Kevin Bridges, Russel Brand and Frank Skinner. Not on the same level, although enjoyable for their own reasons.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:21 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Perhaps a bit impractical of me! Give it a watch sometime you'll laugh.

I like Factual Frank on here, but the admission he was a fan of Impractical jokers makes me shudder.
I see them and feel instant pure, cold hearted hatred.
Not just unfunny, it causes me to want to hunt them all down and eradicate them for the sake of mankind.

taffy · Post by **taffy** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:23 pm

The funniest stand up I've ever seen is a Canadian guy called Jason rouse, check him out

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:25 pm

Ken Dodd was brilliant when I saw him Colne a few years back.

Saw Mick Miller a some months ago at Burnley mechanics and he was hilarious.

Billy Conelly apart, I prefer comedians who actually tell jokes.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:39 pm

BUMP!... Jasper Carrott is on the list.

He was talking about how he went to the airport recently to catch a flight and went into the shop to buy a sandwich and an apple. He got to the counter and told the girl, "Sorry, I've only got a £50 note".
She replied, "ahhh, well you'll have to put the apple back then."

Yearofthefox · Post by **Yearofthefox** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:44 pm

Frankie Boyle, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Carr, Kevin Bridges

South West Claret. · Post by **South West Claret.** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:07 pm

Here’s one of them https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ciHpT4WuM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

LeadBelly · Post by **LeadBelly** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:19 pm

Aye, Doddy was great, saw him 3 or 4 times over the last 20 years or so - he was a genius entertainer and seemed to get a real high from making people laugh, couldnt stop him once he was in stride.
Billy Connolly and Dave Allen were very good in their time.

I'm not familiar enough with the modern comedians but I find Peter Kaye pretty good (especially at laughing at some northern characteristics).

SmudgetheClaret · Post by **SmudgetheClaret** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:32 pm

Imploding turtle ..

he's a right card ..

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:33 pm

Just had a read through this (missed it first time around) and I'm amazed at no mention (that I noticed) of Robin Williams. Him and Conolly are, in my view, two of the funniest human beings ever to walk this good earth. For anyone who has never seen it Williams' Live at the Met from the 80's it is side splittingly funny, the first time I saw it I was laughing so much I got stomach ache. Unfortunately for Williams he had his dark side which of course is what killed him in the end but then many good commedians are manic/depressives (Milligan/Hancock/Fry etc.). It seems the ability to make people laugh often goes hand-in-hand with that awful monster depression.

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:37 pm

FactualFrank wrote:What are people's thoughts on Tim Vine?

Shite!
Rips off Tommy Cooper, that's it. Unoriginal as f#@k.

Falcon · Post by **Falcon** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:38 pm

No shout yet for Eddie Izzard.

Probably not everyone's cup of tea (story telling and weirdness rather than jokes) but some of his older stuff I'll happily shove on the Dress To Kill, Glorious or Definite Article tour DVDs whenever I need a laugh.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:41 pm

Myself of course... Every time I'm in the bathroom and have a stand-up wash. It's a laugh a minute!

Claret-On-A-T-Rex · Post by **Claret-On-A-T-Rex** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:52 pm

Rik Mayall.

Eddie Izzard.

AndyClaret · Post by **AndyClaret** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:04 pm

Jim davidson was on top form at the mechanics a few months ago.

bob-the-scutter · Post by **bob-the-scutter** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:25 pm

Steven Wright. American stand up, as dry as anyone and also the voice of "K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies" Reservoir Dogs ear removal scene.

Al Murray. Bill Bailey. Lenny Bruce, Dave Alan, Billy Connolly. Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer.
Ross Noble, funny but completely unoriginal, he just copies Billy Connolly 's whole show even down to the motorcycle and Antipodean road trips.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:29 pm

bob-the-scutter wrote:Steven Wright. American stand up, as dry as anyone and also the voice of "K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies" Reservoir Dogs.

Al Murray. Bill Bailey. Lenny Bruce, Dave Alan, Billy Connolly. Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer.
Ross Noble, funny but completely unoriginal, he just copies Billy Connolly 's whole show even down to the motorcycle and Antipodean road trips.

Not seen Bob Mortimer live, but he's hilarious on Would I Lie To You. Good friends with Lee Mack who is also very funny.