12 Funniest Stand Up Routines of Series 8 | Live at the Apollo | BBC Comedy Greats

[@sleepinghermit7778]

"I hate to offend, it's just a gift that I have" Yeah, I think I'll be stealing that.

[@jonjoem-walton7381]

"he called his wife and told her he loved her" had me in absolute stitches who is that bloke?

[@elenawilliams32]

Paul Chowdhry. He's excellent. There's more of his stand up on KZbin.

[@originalunoriginal4055]

You must be from outside of the UK, if you don't know the first chap! Paul Chowdhury is the name he goes by!

[@jasperstruthers822]

Watch him in taskmaster, too funny 🤣😆

[@nabaaeyddan7565]

@@jasperstruthers822 I've only seen him on taskmaster before and when I saw him here I was so surprised. He seems like a totally different person.

[@MrGrumbleguts]

@@originalunoriginal4055 It may surprise you, the number of people outside the UK. Take a look at the stats.

[@sgwh2002]

“You’re doing a baking tray while there’s still wine glasses.” Memories of family “helping out” when they come to me for Christmas.

[@solidnem]

Paul Chowdhry - 0:01 Simon Evans - 3:55 Nina Conti - 8:00 Phill Jupitus - 11:22 Kerry Godliman - 15:20 Dani Bhoy - 19:20 Sara Pascoe - 24:00 Stewart Francis - 27:50 Omid Djalili - 31:46 Hal Cruttenden - 34:34 Reginald D. Hunter - 38:28 Jon Richardson - 42:18

[@beady0081]

God's work

[@14DannyzP]

Thanks man, you're a legend..!!

[@Robustacap]

You all who bother to do the time stamps, you nemes1s and so many who do these for audiobooks and such are absolute heroes!

[@ctakitimu]

Not all heroes wear capes. Unless you do, which is also fine

[@paulnewberry1970]

Thank you kindly

[@nedim_guitar]

Nina Conti's bit was brilliant!!

[@kuukuakarikari9420]

Ikr. 👏

[@hoolimusic2586]

Puppets are silly. Typical

[@annnee6818]

@@hoolimusic2586 Typical of what? Comedy IS silly. It's kinda the point. But I'm not a fan of puppets either

[@spakkakiwi1]

Kerry Godliman is amazing. Her in After Life is so precious

[@HarryNicNicholas]

if you get stabbed, get stabbed in a bus lane. too true.

[@monalithakkar2315]

lolloplolllllll

[@matthewnewton9129]

It’s ookd l

[@Thawhid]

Ye

[@delveling]

I was lieterally about to write this comment :D gj !

[@kuukuakarikari9420]

Danny bhoy got me with the gecko bit. So true🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@syfyholic6889]

Simon Evans was great! The fat alarm bells was brilliant and the obesity scooters, 'Jabba the hut on a magic carpet' 🤣

[@waywardgoddess7219]

I died at Obesecycles 😂😂😂😂

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

This is the first time I've seen him. Absolutely f'cken hilarious. I'm in tears.

[@ojarseksteins5129]

Dani bhoy killed that🤣🤣🔥🔥 all of them did but he hit the spot

[@luisferr2001]

OMG, he sure did! couldn´t stop laughing as soon as he began doing the ghecko bit.

[@bernmar224]

I New L Cic

[@harrythejack3366]

Phil Jupitus set is one of my favourites!

[@3DCGdesign]

Stewart Francis is brilliant! I've said it not 7 times, not 8 times, but 9 times! not 10 times...

[@nancydavies6446]

Me too 😂

[@JB00092]

Just watched it was great 😂

[@klassykell]

John Richardson’s “ Do you see me doing the washing up?”…”I can see you doing the baking tray when there’s still wine glasses” hit home with me🤣

[@janetramsdale4478]

And me. I'm convinced that Jon's parents had a daughter whom they had adopted because I can related to most of what he says 😄

[@louisecook6483]

My mum re-used margarine tubs, add a bit of water to tomato sauce, soap, shampoo etc

[@fredsmith-kingofthelunatic7810]

Not only do we reuse our marg tubs but dad also likes to buy them in bulk. We have a running joke that he is stockpiling then to use as currency after the apocalypse.

[@msbecks7004]

I used the marg tubs for paint when cutting in 😊

[@inkedoutmiss]

I still do that now! Lol

[@_evangelina__]

@@inkedoutmiss so do I.

[@england8186]

WHAT YEAR LOUISE

[@lillywho]

Yay for Nina Conti being in there! The most confusing comedian for me... Her acts are bloody surreal and quite dark, yet I've a mild celebrity crush on her... Doesn't make things turbulent, nouuu!

[@kennymacm3031]

She's gorgeous

[@Adrianovaz2007]

I absolutely LOVED this deconstructed ventriloquist bit, it's so absurd and funny. She has a familiar face has she done any sketch/panel shows before?

[@lillywho]

@@Adrianovaz2007 She's got her own DVD specials and everything, and she's been on telly quite a bit in the past, in things like QI and her own reality show bit.

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Putting water into the soap container, shampoo bottle, etc. DOES give you about one more use, but I'm saying hell no at ketchup 🤣 He's so funny!

[@mortenlindberg9451]

This one goes to Simon Evans "Pleasure your self using the folds of your own flesh" Legend

[@user-kd5zg5ht2i]

I’m Kenyan and the way he imitated the BBC presenter is closer to how it’s actually said. Mwai Kibaki (Muai Keybakey)

[@premierhuntmaster]

I think he might possibly be saying it for comedic effect 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@lukeeveans5348]

Hence the fact its a "joke" genius...

[@user-kd5zg5ht2i]

@@lukeeveans5348 I know it’s a joke but it seems a bit too exaggerated. “Aki baki” how does the first name suddenly start with a vowel?

[@830927mjki]

@@user-kd5zg5ht2i It's Wacky backy. I.e. Tobacco (Backy) that makes you act Wacky. Weed. Marajuana.

[@ourtinywindows]

What an immense season. Try and hunt out more of the Phill Jupitus skit if you can. Brilliant.

[@finbarscanlonwolf]

Paul's set was funny. My toy boxes were USA biscuit box from Christmas time. And the reusing ice-cream tubes in our house. I grew up in the 70s as well.

[@mihaivoievod]

Stab on the buss lane……RESPECT

[@igimyoume1515]

I love Middle Eastern Comedians. This my favorite Iranian Stand-up

[@briseboy]

Don't speak Punjabi in Iran. Check your map.

[@drkdsz]

@@briseboy I'm pretty sure he's referring to Omid Djalili as Iranian. But yes I doubt there's many people who speak punjabi in Iran

[@patnavchatnav9634]

Omid Djalili is British..

[@datgrrl5698]

@@patnavchatnav9634 your man is english, not british and yes there is a difference...and his parents are iranian...

[@patnavchatnav9634]

@@datgrrl5698 jeez.. your easter must be really boring.. he is both British and English- assuming you are right that he was born in England.. I didn't know for sure other than he was born on the island of Britain so he can easily be described as both. If you really need something to do, why not look up how he describes himself

[@jackalmuiz]

The Kenyan president was Mwai Kibaki. But that joke was hilarious Djalili. Well played!

[@Plethorality]

habari! : ) i miss Kenya.

[@jackalmuiz]

@@Plethorality Mzuri sana Lisa. Come visit us again soon.

[@Plethorality]

@@jackalmuiz asante.. i wish .. : ).

[@zachsingh1]

“So you do know the difference”. Jon is the best hahaha

[@UrbanwarriorTheSOV]

Loved everyone but hal. The rest were outstanding 😀

[@mrb2643]

We still using empty margarine tubs

[@skepticusmaximus184]

"What have you learnt from this video?" Assah! If you wear a seatbelt, you'll end up having to lick pepperoni off your windshield.

[@Wipez]

Best finish.

[@herb_a_day]

Kenyan Dying from LauGHTeR 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ZootZinBootZ]

Danny, the wall hairdryer is for replicating the optimum moist conditions for hot & humid Gekko reproductive success

[@kyks6771]

True on the stabbing & the bus lane🤣

[@meirwise1107]

Saved the best till last....Jon Richardson....legend.

[@lonewolf1868]

Sara Pascoe's segment was excellent, but Danny Bhoy's a legend.

[@ZeeA0705]

My parents still do the same thing in their minds they honestly think our fridge and freezer is Maddusa 🤣🤣🤣 that’s why I always say “it’s not Maddusa mum

[@kapimanen819]

Danny bhoy!! Hahaha

[@jakeetschannel2031]

The guy during the 6minute area's voice made me think I was in trouble but his words made me laugh

[@happentodie8776]

chowdry is well good!!

[@abemudokon9497]

He's really not every single joke is about race

[@iitnakanpur..]

@@abemudokon9497 go get some life dude.

[@abemudokon9497]

@@iitnakanpur.. yeah I'll just pop to lifes'r'us

[@yalanchiswiss2650]

Obecycles 🤣

[@chrispbacon3042]

Does Simon Evens use echo location to get around places?

[@thefamilycat86]

Chicken Fish DoDo.... xD

[@moma5232]

33:00, I am Kenyan and I got offended.Very funny.

[@bolanrana8401]

Paul and Choudhary...comedy combination....

[@baldbearded9601]

What a strange superpower to have...!?

[@Laudon1228]

Hal: if you’re n a 1960s TV show set in North Carolina, RFD stands for Rural Free Delivery.

[@Serotones2012]

Sewageside bombinng, Haaahaha

[@danieljob3184]

Phill, I understand your pain. I have two daughters, both will die virgins. Old, grey-haired, surrounded by their children and grandchildren, virgins!

[@jvpabilonia]

29:07

[@benlutz1974]

The one single thing we accomplished in Afghanistan was in education. We succeeded in introducing the concept in the training camps of "homework".

[@nickywh1t3]

I think he means pepperoni….

[@whitesonar]

If Phill Jupitus was the funniest you had... jesus

[@florida10100]

I was 12 years old singing this in a shower thinking of the girls I fancied😂😂😂

[@sarahharrison2516]

Making fun of your father!! So funny you as*s 0:57

[@vivaelpepe4878]

If this is the funniest I won’t be going to the Apollo any time soon.

[@loz995182]

It was the Vitalite tubs, right?

[@ctakitimu]

Nina (and others) amaze me with all the sounds she can make through clenched teeth. Like plosives, how does she make a B or a P for example?

[@JB00092]

Stewart francis was great

[@utbdoug]

Wouldn't have put Nina Conti on this list, but still pretty good compilation.

[@unaswimothuti]

4:39

[@rizdizla]

surprisingly funny, excluding the ventriloquist

[@georgefield997]

I was reading the comments on this video, like Jesus! Can’t anyone just watch it. You don’t have to say it’s not funny. 1. Comedy is different in many ways 2. Also like it’s these comedians dreams 3. Comedy is really hard, these people have worked years on this

[@TapDancerDood]

+George Field Please don't blaspheme George.

[@briseboy]

@@TapDancerDood Well, fucking George Jesus! How did you learn to spell blaspheme?

[@TapDancerDood]

@@briseboy Blasphemy is not only highly offensive, but it is dangerous beyond your comprehension. You are condemning your eternal future. I asked you to desist, and your response was yet more abuse and mockery. You must be a terrible friend.

[@elenawilliams32]

All these comedians are highly successful and I doubt a few people who don't find them funny is going to stop their success and stop their mortgages being paid. I admire them and enjoy the laughs. I really enjoy UK comedians. Take care from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ekdaufin1485]

Same ting

[@doriensutherland8893]

Can we lose the canned laughter with the real audience reaction ?

[@markorollo.]

Why do I think of that stupot bloke off crackerjack every time stu Francis is on, the over 40's will know what I mean.

[@interneteditor5258]

Oooh I could crush a grape.

[@MatthewMcVeagh]

@@interneteditor5258 OOoh I could rip a tissue!

[@stephjovi]

That doesn't mean being broke. That's just practical. I Re use them. Why waste margerine tubs. My mum has the whole fridge full of them😂

[@SaltyMcBoatFace]

OBEASICLES .... dead!!!!

[@utubetrutharrowmichael-and9105]

Danny me boy as an aussie be reassured of all the animals to be fearful of here in Australia the gecko is not one of them !

[@bamleith3095]

Reginald saying "i'm american, i have no subtext" is such a lie

[@dbsk06]

Sara pascoe , Hal gruttenden

[@eclairz9275]

Is that Sean Locke at 37:48?

[@sousaraz1201]

Hal Cruttendan

[@julietigermoon9572]

😂

[@Guttergirl61]

Facebook quotes....life is short 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@jamespaley7139]

The mrgerine tub is the time machine. Because we all stuff shit in tubs

[@mr.electro4674]

My “friend” keeps on saying he is a selective vegetarian

[@timwodzynski7234]

I wouldn't say all of those were the twelve funniest stand up routines.

[@ModeratelyAmused]

As long as "Live at the Apollo" exists, Brits can never complain about American TV that was done before and better in England.

[@datgrrl5698]

brits??? which humans are you trying to separate out of the other 95% of the world's population that despise america???

[@mamadoujoof4315]

And I am thinking BBC I like to join with them because I know that the company is good to me how long I was going to BBC's and then KZbin you know you too is a very good place that I wanted to join with them how long so many times I am going to KZbin then I am thanking the company and then the people who is working inside KZbin thank you very much let God give us a long life and happiness I mean

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Loved the first guy that homeopathic soap joke was excellent! Didn't like the second guy. Sure we need to talk about obesity, but you can body shame men too!

[@MrPsychomonkey]

He did. It was manly on men unless c*ck means something different

[@Colopty]

You might have missed the 99% of his whole stand up routine that was exclusively dedicated to body shaming men in a very direct manner.

[@racksonracksonracksonra2313]

@@Colopty I think they were agreeing. That there is two ways to go about it, talking about obesity and shaming ppl. Obviously shaming ppl is wrong

[@Razz-Prince]

A look, another feminist 🙄 it’s a joke, plus he was mainly talking about men, you’re cherry picking one comment

[@telectronix1368]

@Wasssup Dawwwg Ikr? White people can't make jokes about their experiences growing up in an asian family anymore.

[@AliShoaib01]

who's the first guy?

[@sanderbanda5615]

Paul Chowdhry

[@mickmackem1479]

Like Indian people always nice

[@scubametalhippy]

His parents re used margarine tubs and he reused Chris rocks jokes...

[@theboganteen8899]

Anyone else waiting for one of the comidians to fillin the gaps of the A P O with there body. That black dude got preety close

[@reberdesignagency4041]

how did great britain empire took almost every country in the world ?

[@itis4137]

Idk

[@sleepinghermit7778]

Politicians. No joke, Politicians.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

People let them.

[@ajorngjdonaydbr]

@@sleepinghermit7778 and having the largest navy on the planet at the time

[@TOMMII0108]

A ventriloquist whose character sounds exactly the same as her... hilarious 🙄

[@JAY1892]

@Wasssup Dawwwg What?

[@z_ed]

Nina Conti is a national treasure; shut your sloot mouth.

[@livingrhythm8787]

Far too many advertisements in quick succession ... I understand that advertisements generate income, but this is a bit much

[@elenawilliams32]

Next time scroll to the very end then hit the replay icon. It gets rid of all the advertisements.

[@susi-emily]

Get an adblocker. No more ads on KZbin.

[@jamesbutler6253]

Nina Conti

[@ronaldspencer9778]

A

[@rluv4evr]

He's wrong about the Kenyan president.

[@Richie90090]

The ventriloquist was a total fake!!

[@elenawilliams32]

Nope, seen her live. It's all her. Search more of her stand up with audience members on stage. She's damn good.

[@Richie90090]

@@elenawilliams32 Sorry I obviously got her totally wrong! Thanks for letting me know

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Give me the confidence of an ill-informed old white man. 🙄 Nina Conti is absolutely not a fake.

[@oiooi6460]

An assembly of the least funny people you could possibly think of

[@jamespaley7139]

Amazing how Nina's sketch sounds like that old blonde lesbian looking bird who does qi

[@lacymacdougall9660]

Sara Pascoe saying all men are stupid was just...I don't even know. The opposite of funny, whatever that is.

[@justbg]

It would be... if that was all she said... If women have to take jokes constantly directed at them why shouldn't men be able to tf

[@lacymacdougall9660]

The jokes I've seen directed at women usually have some basis in truth, which makes them funny. Men aren't stupid so it wasn't funny.

[@sujatapoudel8092]

Sko

[@wadewilson6355]

Wow the reused jokes….they are just stealing shit from older comedians.

[@ferretthegremlin]

WHYYY

[@dixieboy5689]

Is this the best they can do?? Mehhh

[@smickersda9122]

dyas all think es is actaully funny ersom

[@Superrayjunw]

These jokes are for kids way to PG

[@mjowsey]

*too

[@Deroliebe]

Umm yeah that’s the difference between real comedy and American comedy. Americans think being raunchy is funny. They don’t know any other jokes and it’s sad and unceeative.

[@Dan-kb9vr]

All good apart from Sara pascoe

[@courtjester4146]

Most female comics . . . . . . . . . . . .not funny

[@frankbrodie5168]

Wow.. That Nina Conti bit was BRILLIANT! And then, you followed it with that fat fool Jupitus. A man who was certainly at some point in time a semi decent performer. That time is unfortunately for him, and us... a long long time ago.

[@kennymacm3031]

My ex went to see him a few years ago and he kept whinging about having "done this so long" hence the heckles about "give up then" were soon hurled

[@mohamedimardbrucelee8829]

I thought he was funny but comedy is subjective 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markorollo.]

You got that the wrong way round.