The Best of British Comedians

The Best of British Comedians (2016)

EndedDocumentary showComedy

For years they made the nation laugh, and, whatever your sense of humour they are still amongst the funniest people - ever!

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2Sep 19, 2016
S01E01Episode 1Sep 12, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Best of British Comedians' premiere?

'The Best of British Comedians' premiered on April 1, 2016.

Who were the main hosts of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

The main hosts of 'The Best of British Comedians' were John Bishop and Sarah Millican.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

The first season of 'The Best of British Comedians' consisted of 6 episodes.

Which famous British comedian performed on the series' premiere episode?

The series' premiere episode featured a hilarious performance by Ricky Gervais.

Who won the 'Best Comedian of the Year' award in the first season of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

In the first season of 'The Best of British Comedians', the 'Best Comedian of the Year' award was won by Michael McIntyre.

Which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' featured a special appearance by Eddie Izzard?

Eddie Izzard made a special appearance on the third episode of 'The Best of British Comedians'.

Which comedian's performance in 'The Best of British Comedians' went viral and gained millions of views on social media?

Jack Whitehall's performance in 'The Best of British Comedians' went viral, accumulating millions of views on social media.

In which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' did Jimmy Carr showcase his signature dark humor?

Jimmy Carr showcased his signature dark humor in the fifth episode of 'The Best of British Comedians'.

Who was the surprise guest in the season finale of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

The season finale of 'The Best of British Comedians' featured a surprise guest appearance by Rowan Atkinson.

Which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' focused on female comedians and their impact on the industry?

The fourth episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' focused on female comedians and their significant contributions to the industry.

Which comedian's stand-up routine from 'The Best of British Comedians' received critical acclaim and was nominated for a comedy award?

Sarah Millican's stand-up routine from 'The Best of British Comedians' received critical acclaim and was nominated for a prestigious comedy award.

Which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' highlighted the rising stars in the comedy scene?

The second episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' highlighted the emerging talents and rising stars in the comedy scene.

Who was the guest judge on the talent showcase episode of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

The talented comedian and actor David Mitchell served as the guest judge on the talent showcase episode of 'The Best of British Comedians'.

In which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' did the comedians perform improvised sketches?

The sixth episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' featured the comedians showcasing their improvisational skills through hilarious sketches.

Which episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' explored the influence of British comedy on popular culture?

The third episode of 'The Best of British Comedians' delved into the profound influence of British comedy on popular culture.

Which well-known British comedian made a surprise appearance and performed an impromptu stand-up set in one of the episodes of 'The Best of British Comedians'?

In a memorable moment, John Cleese made a surprise appearance and delivered an impromptu stand-up set, leaving the audience in stitches, in one of the episodes of 'The Best of British Comedians'.

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