Author Topic: Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (Read 111314 times)

Filler. · « **on:** March 16, 2009, 07:33:27 pm »

Hooray, a welcome return of Stewart Lee. Proper comedian. Starts tonight, Monday 16 March 10:00pm BBC2

Tonight he's looking at 'toilet books'... should be good.

AdamR · « **Reply #1 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:34:31 pm »

Some of his stand ups are amazing

Seen one in glasgow which was just class

Ben_JP · « **Reply #2 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:39:41 pm »

Can't wait for this, the perfect antidote to Horne & Corden.

Elzar · « **Reply #3 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:43:11 pm »

Can I be the one that says he isn't funny?

He makes me sleep.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:46:07 pm »

Quote from: Elzar on March 16, 2009, 07:43:11 pm

Can I be the one that says he isn't funny?

You can, the man's up there with the best living comics today. cheers for this Rob, about fucking time.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2009, 07:57:26 pm »

You can prove anything with facts

Saw his Edinburgh preview show a while back. Was an hour long warm-up for him to test the water before heading up to Scotland.

Even with raw material he still had the room in the palm of his hand with tales of the surreal (Tom O Conner and the sardine joke) to the picking apart of the Carphone Warehouse's stance following the Big Brother race row. 41st best stand-up? Nah, he's way higher than that.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:42:54 pm »

Very funny.

Rusty Oysterburger · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:45:52 pm »

Ah man, that was funny. Chris Moyles might be an easy target but he fucking destroyed him brilliantly.

That Asher D/Grange Hill sausage gag was hilarious as well

all_funkt_up · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:46:15 pm »

I used to think he was quite funny. Tonight's show was ok in parts but the sketch about the rappers just lost me and I switched off shortly after. Shit.

Cassiel · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:49:41 pm »

Good stuff, though I'd prefer him to take potshots at less obvious targets. I've liked him, ever since he stood beside me at a Go-Betweens gig with a beatific smile on his face the whole way through. The man has taste.

Oh and did anyone see the name of the script editor on the credits? Christopher Morris. The one and same I presume, given Armando Iannucci was involved too? Signs, hopefully, that it might get even more scabrous.

Filler. · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:56:15 pm »

Very enjoyable. Enjoyed his conversation with Iannucci afterwards too (red button - god it's great to have this red button after all these years!'). Maximum respect.

edit... ah... didn't notice the Morris credits. Nice

Cassiel · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2009, 10:57:19 pm »

Saw that. Think he was spot on about us living in a post-Chilesian world.

Demandred · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:16:16 pm »

Really enjoyed that too - cheers for the heads up, wouldn't have noticed it myself

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:22:28 pm »

Quote from: all_funkt_up on March 16, 2009, 10:46:15 pm

I used to think he was quite funny. Tonight's show was ok in parts but the sketch about the rappers just lost me and I switched off shortly after. Shit.

You missed the 'if asher d or members of the so solid crew are watching then yes I am disrespecting you. I'm disrespecting you to the maximum' then

Garstonite · « **Reply #14 on:** March 16, 2009, 11:31:03 pm »

Quote from: all_funkt_up on March 16, 2009, 10:46:15 pm

I used to think he was quite funny. Tonight's show was ok in parts but the sketch about the rappers just lost me and I switched off shortly after. Shit.

All that 'you know the rappers' was so he could say 'you could say I'm not this books target audience' which was great. Fine show. Good to see something original on the telly that doesn't just go for cheap gags.

Chat Rifles · « **Reply #15 on:** March 17, 2009, 02:02:23 am »

Butt-clenchingly honest toilet book = FAIL

Been a big fan of his since Fist of Fun and TMWRNJ.

Mavis Cruet · « **Reply #16 on:** March 17, 2009, 07:35:09 am »

I have to admit I haven't seen anything by him before and only watched because of this thread. I really enjoyed it though and looking forward to next week. Thanks for the heads up

thredworm · « **Reply #17 on:** March 17, 2009, 11:18:20 am »

Quality. Stewart Lee just has an amazing way with words. The sort of bloke you'd like to just sit and have a drink with, and together discuss the world and its failings.

Some decent comedy back on the bbc, at last.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #18 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:06:18 pm »

The stuff about Adrian Chiles on the red button was immense.

lauz · « **Reply #19 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:21:25 pm »

Damn, can't believe I missed this, but the last I saw him live he did the subject on toiliet books, hopefully this will be on iplayer.

hooded claw · « **Reply #20 on:** March 17, 2009, 12:25:48 pm »

Quote from: Rusty Oysterburger on March 16, 2009, 10:45:52 pm

Ah man, that was funny. Chris Moyles might be an easy target but he fucking destroyed him brilliantly.

The man is a cretin for our times. If the public get the music that the public deserve, then the public get the DJs they deserve. And this self-satisfied, globulous oaf of a cocksucker makes me want to do very bad things. So well in Stewart Lee for dissecting his essential pointlessness and odiousness. Horrible, horrible person that I find irritating playing MongMusik for mongs. Fuck him, the smug overpaid cocksucker.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #21 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:34:09 pm »

Quote from: thredworm on March 17, 2009, 11:18:20 am

Some decent comedy back on the bbc, at last.

Tell me about it, it's been a long while since 'Oh, Doctor Beeching!' was canned.

lauz, it in on iPlayer, just checked.

Demandred · « **Reply #22 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:03:08 pm »

Quote from: hooded claw on March 17, 2009, 12:25:48 pm

The man is a cretin for our times. If the public get the music that the public deserve, then the public get the DJs they deserve. And this self-satisfied, globulous oaf of a cocksucker makes me want to do very bad things. So well in Stewart Lee for dissecting his essential pointlessness and odiousness. Horrible, horrible person that I find irritating playing MongMusik for mongs. Fuck him, the smug overpaid cocksucker.

You obviously just don't get it - he's the saviour of radio one don't you know?

Phil M · « **Reply #23 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:08:03 pm »

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MichaelA · « **Reply #24 on:** March 17, 2009, 06:34:02 pm »

He's great, the show was interesting. I saw him demoing this material in Edinburgh last summer and some of it has been worked up well, some of it hasn't transferred to TV. The cut aways to sketches weren't strong enough in the main, so it will be interesting to see how it develops.

The calibre is definitely there; Lee is an exceptional live performer, and with Ianucci and Morris in control and with Munnery, Eldon, Law, etc pitching in it could be interesting. Stewart Lee could be the Dave Allen for the twenty first century if he concentrates on his game.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #25 on:** March 17, 2009, 08:38:05 pm »

Next week's subject is television. Nice little niche topic for him to get stuck in to!

Okkervil · « **Reply #26 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:20:49 am »

Best comedian around. "90's Comedian" is the best stand up show Ive ever seen. Great to see him back on tele.

Chat Rifles · « **Reply #27 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:26:51 am »

Quote from: Okkervil on March 18, 2009, 01:20:49 am

Best comedian around. "90's Comedian" is the best stand up show Ive ever seen. Great see him back on tele.

I remember being in pain as I laughed so hard t that DVD. Ricky Gervais is a big fan and it shows in hisown stand-up.

Trotterwatch · « **Reply #28 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:07:09 am »

I thought it was fantastic, one of the best comedians around.

Filler. · « **Reply #29 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:00:01 am »

PhilM's youtube link ^
'All people that are involved with the business of football, or play football, or go and support it or watch it on television, or even know anything about it... are filthy reactionary scum. Take Gary Lineker for example...'

Just had a quick look on Wiki, and it says 'He is noted for his diverse musical taste. He once said that the only band he liked that anyone else has heard of was R.E.M.. He is, famously, a huge fan of The Fall.'

Never knew he was a Fall fan. It all makes sense

Cassiel · « **Reply #30 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:19:21 am »

Quote from: Filler. on March 18, 2009, 10:00:01 am

PhilM's youtube link ^
'All people that are involved with the business of football, or play football, or go and support it or watch it on television, or even know anything about it... are filthy reactionary scum. Take Gary Lineker for example...'

Just had a quick look on Wiki, and it says 'He is noted for his diverse musical taste. He once said that the only band he liked that anyone else has heard of was R.E.M.. He is, famously, a huge fan of The Fall.'

Never knew he was a Fall fan. It all makes sense

He pens album reviews for the Sunday Times, some pretty obscure stuff too. Varies from left-field American post-rock to some truly unlistenable jazz-tinged shit, but fair play to him

As I mentioned above, he's a huge Go-Betweens fan too, so I'll forgive him most things. Even the jazz tinge.

Filler. · « **Reply #31 on:** March 18, 2009, 10:47:39 am »

Just been reading some of his Fall reviews and other bits. I'm also into unlistenable jazz so we'd get on famously I think! Ha. He even likes the Ruins. Particularly liked this summation of the Fall: 'The Hex [Hex Induction Hour] era is great art, made by people who did everything they could to avoid looking or sounding like great artists.' On the nose that is.

Chavvie · « **Reply #32 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:12:33 am »

I was in tears, he's a very funny man. The fact I hate Chris Moyles and So Solid Crew also helped.

Never liked his partner though back in the day, Richard Herring wasn't it? I think Lee was always the better of the two.

MichaelA · « **Reply #33 on:** March 18, 2009, 11:35:16 am »

I've not seen the 90's comedian DVD. Does that have the 'Jesus' routine on it? I saw him about five years ago during the Jerry Springer furore, and it was just about the most compelling hour of material I've seen anyone deliver. I've seen Mark Thomas and Mark Steel, and their politically driven stuff can be both interesting and entertaining, but Stewart Lee hits deep philosophical territory with some of his work, and makes me weep with laughter.
Oh and rob, it was the Fall that swung it for me too.

Okkervil · « **Reply #34 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:03:29 pm »

Quote from: MichaelA on March 18, 2009, 11:35:16 am

I've not seen the 90's comedian DVD. Does that have the 'Jesus' routine on it? I saw him about five years ago during the Jerry Springer furore, and it was just about the most compelling hour of material I've seen anyone deliver. I've seen Mark Thomas and Mark Steel, and their politically driven stuff can be both interesting and entertaining, but Stewart Lee hits deep philosophical territory with some of his work, and makes me weep with laughter.
Oh and rob, it was the Fall that swung it for me too.

Yeah the "Jesus" routine is part of 90's Comedian. Just a great show. Was lucky enough to see it live a couple of times, as always it was brilliant. As are all his stand up shows.

The only place that sell's 90's Comedian from new is Go Faster Stripe I think. Great little website.

lauz · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:10:51 pm »

Quote from: Okkervil on March 18, 2009, 02:03:29 pm

Yeah the "Jesus" routine is part of 90's Comedian. Just a great show. Was lucky enough to see it live a couple of times, as always it was brilliant. As are all his stand up shows.

The only place that sell's 90's Comedian from new is Go Faster Stripe I think. Great little website.

Thanks, been looking to buy that DVD for ages.

kitster · « **Reply #36 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:32:09 pm »

Got all his live shows on dvd - utterly brilliant, my favourite stand up. 90's comedian is very strong material, there wont be anything like it on his BBC show for certain.
His '41st best stand up ever' dvd has a great interview by Johnny Vegas as an extra, well worth a watch.

hooded claw · « **Reply #37 on:** March 24, 2009, 09:45:53 am »

Joy Division sushi

Loved the Dorian Gray sketch too. Very sharp.

Ben_JP · « **Reply #38 on:** March 24, 2009, 10:44:16 am »

And Trigger pulls a face...

Didn't find it quite as funny as the first week (too much to cover in just half an hour) but still very enjoyable. Lee is such an accomplished performer, itching to see him live again.

Garstonite · « **Reply #39 on:** March 24, 2009, 10:45:36 am »

Quote from: hooded claw on March 24, 2009, 09:45:53 am

Joy Division sushi

Loved the Dorian Gray sketch too. Very sharp.

Aye, very true about Ant and Dec too.

The sketches were a lot stronger than last week all round I thought. The Del Boy bit at the end was great.