Which comedian? (Lighthearted!)

Kevin Bridges

Bill bailey

Frank Skinner as he would put all the rest in Room 101 !

Think we already have a bunch of them running the country.

Definitely Bradley Walsh or Peter Kay.

Looks like a full cabinet already

If she wasn't dead – and much missed – I would have nominated Victoria Wood.

Henning Wehn? He would keep us in Europe! My husband was crying with laughter when we saw him live

Billy Connolly for me .. says it how it is and is so passionate about the world and what is going on in it. He seems to get on well with so many different kinds of people. I just wish there was a miracle cure for his illness.

Alternatively John Bishop and Eddie Izzard have stepped up to the mark and suffered physically for their charities so can be trusted to fight for what they believe in.

Mrs Brown - another one here who doesn't get it. NOT funny.

Billy Connolly for me I love him

I would have voted for Jeremy Hardy however he sadly died this year

Lovely Peter Kay!

Peter Kay definitely - I don't say he would make a brilliant job of running the country (but then neither do the current lot) but at least he'd make us laugh about the political disasters.

When I'm feeling down, I go to YouTube and watch his "Mis-heard Lyrics'"sketch and it always cheers me up.

I wish I knew why he cancelled his tour, it must have been something very serious but as far as I know, the family secret has been kept.

Ricky Gervais. He's passionate about animals and climate change, as well as being insightful and funny (well I like him, anyway)

Bob Mortimer is hilarious!

Jo Brand. Very kind and compassionate, has done a 'proper job' at the sharp end of mental health nursing. Intelligent and witty. Or Jennifer Saunders. Either one would be excellent.

Bob Mortimer. You can never tell if he is telling the truth and he makes me laugh.

X post Jane10

Yes, Lee Mack - at least if his policies were rubbish we could enjoy his quick retorts at QT!

I was just hoping that no one would say Lee Mack. He's always got to take over and make things all about him!
I'd second Sandi Toksvig though and if only Victoria Wood was still with us.

Was just about to say Lee Mack but you got there first Grannyrebel. Incredibly quick retorts and really funny.

Lee Mack - extremely quick witted so obviously very clever. I find him hilarious on "Would I lie to You".

Ha, ha, DanniRae, so he is. Didn’t realise you were after live ones!

tinafl - don't let Victoria Wood. no longer being with us in Real Life stop you, Yes to Victoria Wood. A talented, compassionate, sensible, amusing northern lass who could also play the piano and entertain us at all times. What's not to like!

Would have gone for Victoria Wood unfortunately no longer with us, so perhaps Sara Millichan or Dawn French