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Kitspurr Mon 26-Sept-16 15:21:28

Has anyone listened to the latest "Mark Steel's in Town - Hebden Bridge", on R4? It's hilarious. I've never been to Hebden Bridge, but I could imagine myself in the audience, appreciating his humour, as he brings to life the character, (caricatures), of this town.

Having been through a very difficult time this year, I'm now finding myself listening to and watching comedy more and more, and it really helps to release the sadness that sometimes washes over me.

Is there a comedian, comedy show/film that gives you a lift?

Greyduster Tue 27-Sept-16 09:40:45

Cold Feet has lost nothing in a second series - it's brilliant. smile.

annodomini Tue 27-Sept-16 09:45:08

Some radio comedy is absolutely dire nowadays. However, on holiday my GC loved to listen in the car to recordings of Cabin Pressure (which featured Benedict Cumberbatch) and I also found it hilariously funny. I think GS1, knows all the scripts off by heart! A very short-running Scottish sitcom, starring Alan Cummings and Siobhan Redmond (1994) was also set in an airline - full of doubles entendres but no foul language, Maybe it only appealed to Scots!

annodomini Tue 27-Sept-16 09:46:31

Sorry - it was called The High Life.

Jane10 Tue 27-Sept-16 09:56:14

I find Lee Mack very irritating. He's always got to be the one talking and pushing himself forward when its not his turn. I often wonder what the other panellists think of him.

Jane10 Tue 27-Sept-16 09:57:34

Cold Feet is excellent. Not sure if its a comedy or just a drama with great characters and a good script. Unmissable!

rubylady Tue 27-Sept-16 15:02:32

I love Lee Mack, I think he is very quick witted and very funny. And he's a local lad. smile

Jane10 Tue 27-Sept-16 16:09:20

Lee Mack loves Lee Mack which is what I find so off putting!

grannylyn65 Tue 27-Sept-16 16:10:01

Oh yes, Mousehunt !!! Thanks grin

merlotgran Tue 27-Sept-16 16:31:09

For some reason I find Lee Mack really sexy blush

Ana Tue 27-Sept-16 16:42:17

Oh, merlot, he might be able to laugh you into bed, but he'd never stop with the one-liners and deadpan jokes!

It's no wonder he never got the girl in 'Not Going Out'...grin

BlueBelle Tue 27-Sept-16 16:49:39

Add me to the love Mrs Brown list I think it's hilarious one of the few comedies that has tears of laughter rolling down my face
I also laugh at Michael Macintyre I think he's hilarious Some of the other comedians leave me cold
I liked Miranda too when she was on

Luckygirl Tue 27-Sept-16 17:49:13

I find the Radio 4 comedy slot fascinating, as it is either brilliant or totally cringe-worthingly dire.

lefthanded Tue 27-Sept-16 18:55:08

I took my wife (who was only my fiancee at that point) to see Blazing Saddles soon after it opened in the UK. She was not thrilled at the prospect of watching what she expected to be just another Western. She soon realised why I was so keen to see it!

I have tried to like Mrs Brown's Boys, but I just don't find it funny. QI and HIGNFY are the only programs on at the moment that amuse me.

GillT57 Tue 27-Sept-16 19:47:50

Sorry, I think that Mrs Brown's Boys is dire. I like HIGNFY and think that Mark Steel is a talented, clever man who gets the balance of humour without vulgarity or cruelty just right. Radio 4 is my day time companion as I work alone and the comedy can range from laughing out loud ( alarms the neighbours) to dire switch it off quick. Love Cold Feet, the characterisations are very clever, especially the weak David. Brilliant stuff. There is nothing like a really good laugh to get the endorphin surging and your mood raised.

Grandma2213 Wed 28-Sept-16 01:42:02

I agree Gill - Radio 4 comedy can be great or switch it off. Mark Steel is laugh out loud as is 'Just a Minute'. This can be quite embarrassing when I listen on my MP3 Player while out walking, watching my Grandson at football or my Granddaughter at athletics! I get some strange looks.
This series of 'Cold Feet' I'm not so sure of yet but I think the women are better than the men! As for 'Mrs Brown's Boys', I have really tried but it is NOT FUNNY!

DanniRae Wed 28-Sept-16 08:04:49

My husband and I are enjoying "Cold Feet" and "Would I Lie to You". Lee Mack is very funny but I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of him. David Mitchell is really cute - he has such lovely dark brown eyes!

JackyB Wed 28-Sept-16 12:23:08

I love Milton Jones' form of wit.

And Ed Byrne, when he gets going, is not only sexy, but has a fantastic mind.

As does Dylan Moran - so gorgeous I come over all fluttery.

And (far too young, I know) Danny Bhoy - that smile!!!! AND he's funny!

LullyDully Thu 29-Sept-16 16:24:33

I hate to admit I enjoyed Fresh Meat although I realise we were not the target audience. !!!!