A guide to the new stand-up DVDs out for Christmas 2013:

	Jimmy Carr - Laughing And Joking Jimmy Carr's eighth live DVD. He's now toured to over 1.5 million people and hosts the hit shows 8 Out Of 10 Cats and The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year so you no doubt already know what he's like. The show is packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and maybe a few 'unacceptable' ones too. Details & Clip
	Roy Chubby Brown - Who Ate All The Pies? Live It's quite staggering to realise, but the comedian most comedians love to hate - with his risqué and blue humour - is undoubtedly one of the country's most successful comics, continuing to tour and play to packed audiences despite no TV appearances. This is Chubby's 30th - yes, thirtieth - DVD, and all of them released in the last 25 years. Quite some achievement. Details & Clip
	Micky Flanagan - The 'Back In The Game' Tour - Live Micky's sell-out Back In The Game tour was one of the biggest comedy tours of 2013, playing to over half a million people across the UK and Ireland, and it looks set to top the DVD charts this Christmas. The East End comic has an adept ability to charm his audience with tales of middle age, marriage and making sausage sandwiches. DVD Details & Clip or Blu-ray A boxed set, including Back In The Game and 2011's hit 'Out Out' Tour, is also available. Details
	Nina Conti - Live - Talk To The Hand Freshly named Best Female TV Comic at the British Comedy Awards earlier this month, it's popular stand-up ventriloquist Nina Conti. In this live show, filmed at the world-famous Sydney Opera House, she shows off the much-loved Monk alongside her more recent Scottish gran and ballsy New Yorker characters. Details & Clip
	Greg Davies - The Back Of My Mum's Head - Live Star of Cuckoo, The Inbetweeners and now his own utterly barmy Channel 4 sitcom Man Down, Greg Davies's critically-acclaimed live stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head, is now available on DVD. This show will be funny, but to be clear, if you're looking for insight into the human condition you'll be better off eating a bun or picking up a stick. Details & Clip
	Adam Hills - Happyism Happyism is Australian funnyman and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg Adam Hills's eagerly awaited debut UK DVD. The Antipodean delivers an evening of comedy with his usual mix of anecdotes and audience participation, all delivered in his laid back, cheery style. Details & Clip
	Alan Davies - Life Is Pain - Live In London Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo, Alan Davies's new show, Life Is Pain covers every aspect of the modern condition. His first stand-up show in many years is a glorious insight into Alan's unique worldview - growing up in the '70s, losing his mother as a little boy, the vagaries of Facebook and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles. Details & Clip
	Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler After receiving rave reviews across the Anglosphere, Bill Bailey brings his latest show, Qualmpeddler to DVD and Blu-ray. A brilliant mix of stand-up, stories, music and old-fashioned wit distilled from his own experiences and reactions to the modern world, he looks at The Hiding Skills of Dentists, A Theory of Cognitive Dissonance with Internet Shopping, and much more. DVD Details & Clip or Blu-ray
	Milton Jones Live - On The Road The new 2013 DVD from Milton Jones. This is a fabulous show, and what makes it even better as a gift idea is its the only stand-up DVD out this year which has a PG certificate... so one for the whole family to watch together without the worry of any swearing or rude jokes. Details
	Eddie Izzard - Force Majeure 2 years and 27 countries, Force Majeure Live was filmed during Eddie Izzard's mammoth 2013/2014 tour and takes you on a journey offering a rare glimpse into the mind of the master of surrealism. Packed with bonus features, it's available in three formats: DVD Details & Clip or Blu-ray Details or Limited Edition DVD
	Jack Dee - So What? Live After a six-year wait, everyone's favourite grump Jack Dee is back with a spectacular brand new live show. So What? is the result of those years of built-up irritation and indignation. Jack is as bitter as ever as he lets rips at life's petty annoyances and everyday frustrations with his trademark mix of deadpan cynicism and understated fury. DVD Details & Clip or Blu-ray
	Josh Widdicombe Live - 'And Another Thing...' And Another Thing... is the new DVD from the star of Channel 4's The Last Leg, BBC Two's Mock The Week and Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week, his first ever DVD in fact. Recorded at London's Hammersmith Apollo, viewers of this tale-twisting perfectionist can expect an insight into Josh's everyday annoyances and gripes. Brilliantly written stuff. Details & Clip
	Andy Parsons - Slacktivist Live Boris Johnson is the most popular politician in the country, comedians are being elected to public office across the world, and politicians are the least respected of all professions. Are these things linked?! Mock The Week star Andy Parsons returns to tackle these big issues in his 3rd live DVD, Slacktivist. Details & Clip
	Ross Noble - Mindblender Live Fresh from a hit comedy travel series on digital channel Dave, Ross Noble Freewheeling, the undisputed master of surrealist improvisation Ross Noble returns to DVD this Christmas with his latest brand new show, Mindblender. A bonus second disc of content tops this set out at more than 5 hours of viewing time. Wow. Details & Clip
	Sean Lock Live 2013 - Purple Van Man Purple Van Man is 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock's fantastic new stand-up show. We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in but it's time to hear a different voice, the purple van man's voice. Filled with gags, opinions, deft observations and some silly voices, this is Sean Lock doing what he does best: spouting inspired jibber jabber. Details & Clip or Blu-ray
	Seann Walsh - Seann To Be Wild Seann To Be Wild is the debut live DVD from one of the most charismatic young comedians to emerge in years. Nominated for the Foster's Comedy Award at 2013's Edinburgh Festival, Seann includes personal anecdotes and observations we can all relate to, mixing off-the-wall reflections on young modern life with wild physical humour. Details & Clip
	Russell Brand - Messiah Complex Comedian, actor and author, Russell Brand presents the DVD release of his first-ever stand-up world tour - Messiah Complex. Bringing his outspoken opinions and observations to his latest stand-up show, Russell Brand continues to ask the questions that nobody else does. Details
	The Alternative Comedy Experience - Season One Thefirst series of Comedy Central's cult-hit comedy, curated by Stewart Lee, on DVD. It features a cast of critically acclaimed comedy 'misfits'. This 2-disc set contains all 12 episodes, including performances from Tony Law, Simon Munnery, Isy Suttie, David O'Doherty, Paul Foot, Phil Nichol, Andy Zaltzman, Henning Wehn, Josie Long, Eleanor Tiernan, David Kay, Bridget Christie and others. Details
	Tom Stade - Live Having featured on comedies including Dave's One Night Stand and Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week, don't miss hugely talented Canadian exile Tom Stade's debut DVD. His stage presence, charm and story-telling have established him as one of the most sought after performers on the UK and international circuit. Join Tom's offbeat world as he recounts his global adventures. Details & Clip
	Henning Wehn - No Surrender The offbeat German comedian offers his take on life in the UK. Wehn, who styles himself as the 'German Comedy Ambassador to the UK', moved to Britain in 2002 and has been seen on the likes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Alternative Comedy Experience and Dave's One Night Stand. He's a funny guy. Details & Clip
	Jason Byrne's Special Eye - Live Irish comic Jason Byrne returns to the stage with his brand new tour DVD - Jason Byrne's Special Eye Live. Recorded in front of a packed-out crowd at Dublin's famous Vicar Street Theatre, Jason presents his unique take on life and infamous audience interaction. Details. There is also a box set including Cirque Du Byrne, Jason's unreleased 2012 show. Boxset Details
	Reginald D Hunter - In The Midst Of Crackers A live stage performance by controversial American comedian Reginald D. Hunter, recorded during his 2013 tour. We've not seen this particular show yet, but Hunter's one of the best comedians we've seen live - both hilarious and thoughtful - so worth checking out. Details & Clip
	Simon Amstell - Live At The BBC This is Simon Amstell's stand up show, NUMB, recorded live at the BBC. Following an international tour, including a seven week residency in New York City, Amstell returned to London for this final performance. Also on this disc is an extended interview with Alan Yentob and the short documentary, Numb in New York. Details
	Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013 - Live At The O2 Filmed at the world famous O2, Channel 4's Comedy Gala sees the cream of the UK's comedy crop come together for one rip-roaring comedy night all in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. This comedy spectacle of 2013 includes 22 of the biggest names in TV and comedy. Details

Plus, some re-packaged box sets: Kevin Bridges, Michael McIntyre and John Bishop.

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