Christmas Gift Guide 2014: Live Comedy
Looking for some new comedy stocking-fillers? Here's this year's line-up of brand new stand-up DVD releases.
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Still Game - Live In Glasgow (DVD) One of the hottest live comedy events of the year, perhaps second only to the Monty Python reunion shows in London, was the stage revival of hit BBC Scotland sitcom Still Game, reuniting the show's full cast in a brand new comedy caper. Now the full show - including a bonus hour not seen on television - is available to buy on DVD. We've also got some to give away! Details |
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Simon Evans - Live At The Theatre Royal (DVD) Star of BBC One's Live At The Apollo, Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week and his own BBC Radio 4 series Simon Evans Goes To Market, this is comedian Simon Evans's first ever stand-up DVD. He explains more: Details & exclusive video interview. |
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Jason Manford Live Tour 2014 - First World Problems (Blu-ray & DVD) In May 2013, Jason Manford embarked on his third UK tour, with 19 months of First World Problems. It's out now on both regular DVD and beautiful high-definition Blu-ray. There's also a DVD box set including this and his previous two shows, live at Manchester's Apollo and Arena venues, respectively. Don't miss our interview with the man himself. Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Jon Richardson - Nidiot: Live (Blu-ray & DVD) Jon is checking his tyre pressures, hoovering his floor mats and putting an emergency packed lunch in the boot of his car, ready to hit the road again. This year he's determined to become a more easygoing person; can a leopard change its spots, or are they doomed to be angry forever not to have been given a more uniform and symmetrical fur pattern? Blu-ray Details & DVD Details. Watch a clip. |
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Nina Conti - Live - Dolly Mixtures (DVD) British Comedy Award Winner 2013, internet sensation and star of BBC's Live At The Apollo and Russell Howard's Good News, Nina Conti is a groundbreaking ventriloquist whose Dolly Mixtures show is a performance of comic thrills and surprises. Her first live UK DVD, it looks set to be a popular choice this Christmas. See a clip in our interview with Nina here. Details |
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Russell Howard - Wonderbox Live (DVD) Russell Howard returns to his home-town, where he started his comedy career, to perform his first live stand-up tour for three years. He eagerly recounts humorous tales about his family and fondly remembers how great life was as a child, with a mix of religion, politics, Noah's Ark and Chinese take-aways thrown in for good measure. We've got some you could win, too. Details |
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Al Murray: The Pub Landlord - One Man, One Guvnor (DVD) Britain's loved Pub Landlord is back and celebrating his two decades at the lager top, by serving up his unique, special brew of bar-room banter. Following the nationwide success of the Guv's previous sold out tours, no half measures are served as the multi-award winning comedian commemorates his 20th anniversary with a monumental brand new stand-up show. Get your orders in now! Details |
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Frank Skinner Live - Man In A Suit (Blu-ray & DVD) Comedy legend Frank Skinner brings his new live show Man In A Suit to DVD & Blu-ray. Recorded during his 40 night sell-out run at the Leicester Square Theatre and part of his highly anticipated 2014 tour, Frank delivers this critically acclaimed show in his usual witty and hugely entertaining style. Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Harry Hill - Sausage Time - Live From Leeds (DVD) Harry Hill, the master of not simply surreal comedy, but completely off-the-wall goofball humour, returned to the stage this year with a brand new live show, Sausage Time. It doesn't quite stand up to any regular description of a stand-up show - you'll just have to see it for yourself. Don't forget his 2013 movie is also available. Details |
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Jack Whitehall Gets Around - Live From Wembley Arena (DVD) Filmed at the end of his March 2014 tour in front of a capacity crowd at Wembley Arena, Jack performs over 90 minutes of new material in a unique 'in the round' setting on a circular stage at the centre of the arena - a UK first for a solo stand-up tour. A brand new series of Backchat is due on BBC Two early in 2015. Details |
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Jim Davidson - Back & Live: No Further Action (DVD) Jim Davidson returns with his brand new show, filmed during his No Further Action UK tour. Fresh from winning the most successful ever series of Celebrity Big Brother and his controversial arrest, Davidson looks back at a rollercoaster year in the public eye. Jim gives an honest and witty account of fighting to clear his name and winning the heart of the nation all over again. Details |
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Lee Evans - Monsters (Blu-ray) The legend of comedy returns in 2014 with his biggest show yet - and, potentially, his final, too. Monsters is Lee Evans's brand new live DVD, filmed during his ambitious 2014 tour. His manic energy, observations, delivery and material have made his live performances a must-see for comedy fans worldwide. Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Lee Mack - Hit The Road Mack (DVD) Brand new for 2014, Lee Mack returns to stand-up for this tour and DVD release. Filmed during an October residency at the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo, fans of jokes, puns and Not Going Out are sure to enjoy this new show. Details |
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Mark Steel's Back In Town (DVD) Following five series of the highly acclaimed, double-Sony Award winning and Writers Guild Award winning Radio 4 comedy show, Mark Steel's In Town, writer and stand-up comedian Mark Steel at last brings out a DVD, filmed this year on one of his hugely successful UK tours. We'd still love to see some of his excellent TV 'Lectures' released! Details |
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Miranda Hart - My, What I Call, Live Show (DVD) Join Miranda Hart, award winning Queen of Comedy, at her sell-out My, What I Call, Live Show tour - the first ever nationwide stand-up tour from the star since her BBC hit Miranda. Recorded live at London's O2 Arena, Hart creates a party atmosphere with her audience, regaling them with tales of her real-life faux pas, awkward moments and cringing embarrassments. Details & Exclusive Clip |
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Monty Python Live (Mostly) - One Down Five To Go (Blu-ray & DVD) The Monty Python reunion shows at the O2 in London were the most eagerly anticipated comedy events of the year. The first date sold out all 20,000 tickets in just 43 seconds. More dates were steadily added, eventually culminating in 10 sold-out shows. If you missed out, now's your chance. There's also a deluxe version with book and CD album. Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Mrs. Brown's Boys Live - Nice Big Box (Blu-ray & DVD) Includes all 3 outrageous Mrs. Brown's Boys Live shows released to date: Good Mourning Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Brown Rides Again, and 2014's brand new show, For The Love Of Mrs. Brown (see below for info). Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Mrs. Brown's Boys Live Tour - For The Love Of Mrs. Brown (Blu-ray & DVD) Brendan O'Carroll, Eilish O'Carroll and Jennifer Gibney star in For The Love Of Mrs. Brown. A few days before Valentine's Day, Agnes is feeling down in the dumps. Even Grandad has a date. She is advised by Cathy to find a date over the internet. Meanwhile, Rory has found some LSD tablets at the salon, and needs to find the owner so he can fire them... Blu-ray Details & DVD Details |
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Richard Herring - We're All Going To Die! (DVD) Is death a tragedy or an excuse to have an extended lie-in? Are we snuffed out or forced to endure eternity without bodily pleasures? Death is inevitable, so let's laugh in its face while our hearts still beat and our jaws are still attached. This is the most recent live show from podcast master and BCG stalwart Richard Herring - packed, as usual, with exclusive extra features. Details |
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Roy Chubby Brown - Don't Get Fit! Get Fat! - Live (DVD) Why get fit when you can get fat? Recorded live at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, Don't Get Fit! Get Fat! is everything fans have come to expect from the comedy legend - rude, crude and completely uncensored gags that will have sides splitting and bellies bursting. And look out for Chubby's own special workout routine, complete with two larger lasses for company, it's not to be missed! Details |
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Sarah Millican - Home Bird Live (DVD) The wonderful Sarah Millican returns with a brand new live show, featuring all new material from her sell-out tour, Home Bird. Performing to her home crowd at the Newcastle Tyne Theatre, the British Comedy Award's Queen of Comedy is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (getting undressed). Details |
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