Top 5 Comedians?

[Heston]

Bill Hicks and early Billy Connelly are the only stand-ups who have actually had me in tears, when I first saw Hick's "Revelations" it totally blew me away, a real shock and awe moment...

Like Heston I vividly remember when "An audience with Billy Connelly" was first broadcast, my then Wife and I couldn't get a sitter for our 1st born on New Years Eve 1985/86 and we had grumpily settled for an evening in front of the TV watching the usual dross that passed for seasonal entertainment back then, to say we weren't exactly a receptive audience would be a massive understatement. Halfway through his routine I had to leave the room because I was in so much pain, aching sides, tears and snot shooting out..

Of todays generation I like Doug Stanhope, Eddy Izzard and Louis Ck, I saw Stephen Merchant do an early stand-up at Shepherds Bush Hall a couple of years back and I think he's even funnier than Gervais who can be a bit hit and miss with me......His 1st line was something about not usually doing any stand-up but he was fed up with that fat bastard taking half the money for everything he did, he also had a couple of Golden Globes and Brit awards in a carrier bag which he used as props to great effect..

Eddie Izzard agreed.
I saw Billy Connolly in Auckland a couple of years ago. He was very very funny however I probably had the bonus of not having seen him at all on TV in 15 years so hadn't heard any of the jokes before. Also saw Ben Elton a while back who was good but he is very hit and miss, his writing is better than his stand up.

I used to love Ben Elton in the 80s, but he lost his way somewhere.

[101Walterton]

Bill Hicks and early Billy Connelly are the only stand-ups who have actually had me in tears, when I first saw Hick's "Revelations" it totally blew me away, a real shock and awe moment...

Like Heston I vividly remember when "An audience with Billy Connelly" was first broadcast, my then Wife and I couldn't get a sitter for our 1st born on New Years Eve 1985/86 and we had grumpily settled for an evening in front of the TV watching the usual dross that passed for seasonal entertainment back then, to say we weren't exactly a receptive audience would be a massive understatement. Halfway through his routine I had to leave the room because I was in so much pain, aching sides, tears and snot shooting out..

Of todays generation I like Doug Stanhope, Eddy Izzard and Louis Ck, I saw Stephen Merchant do an early stand-up at Shepherds Bush Hall a couple of years back and I think he's even funnier than Gervais who can be a bit hit and miss with me......His 1st line was something about not usually doing any stand-up but he was fed up with that fat bastard taking half the money for everything he did, he also had a couple of Golden Globes and Brit awards in a carrier bag which he used as props to great effect..

Eddie Izzard agreed.
I saw Billy Connolly in Auckland a couple of years ago. He was very very funny however I probably had the bonus of not having seen him at all on TV in 15 years so hadn't heard any of the jokes before. Also saw Ben Elton a while back who was good but he is very hit and miss, his writing is better than his stand up.

I used to love Ben Elton in the 80s, but he lost his way somewhere.

I think what was new, exciting and cutting edge just became the norm

[Heston]

Steve Coogan is probably my favourite comedy actor, though his stand-up isn't that great.

[101Walterton]

Steve Coogan is probably my favourite comedy actor, though his stand-up isn't that great.

Plus Catherine Tate and Paul Whitehouse.

[Heston]

Steve Coogan is probably my favourite comedy actor, though his stand-up isn't that great.

Plus Catherine Tate and Paul Whitehouse.

Speaking of Ben Elton, Harry Enfield is another comedian who went shit overnight.

[101Walterton]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

[Heston]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

[101Walterton]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Never seen him on TV but his stand up was great.

[JennyB]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Ooooooh, oooooh,I want Heston to shout at me! You know who I love? That John Barrowman fellow.

[Heston]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Ooooooh, oooooh,I want Heston to shout at me! You know who I love? That John Barrowman fellow.

Swoon

[Marky Dread]

Here's an early Xmas present for Heston.

[Heston]

Here's an early Xmas present for Heston.

I'm gonna paste it onto my punchbag.

[Silent Majority]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Me and my brothers watch TV Burp. It's silly, good family fun.

[Heston]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Me and my brothers watch TV Burp. It's silly, good family fun.

Wait until you're a curmudgeonly old bastard like me, everything starts getting on your tits.

[Dr. Medulla]

Harry Hill (in the early days don't know what he is like now).

I cannot stand Harry Hill. I actually shout at him when he's on the telly.

Me and my brothers watch TV Burp. It's silly, good family fun.

Wait until you're a curmudgeonly old bastard like me, everything starts getting on your tits.

Would a new Frankie shirt make you feel better?