Milton Jones: 'I've never had a funny hairstyle' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, writer and Mock the Week regular on the things that make him laugh the mostNot the Nine O'Clock News, specifically Gerald the gorilla. Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:42am on August 3, 2019[SHARE]

Ashley Storrie: 'Dinnerladies never gets old for me' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, writer, and viral video producer on the things that make her laugh the most It's a tie between a French and Saunders sketch about a modern artist who can't draw fingers, which I…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:32am on July 12, 2019[SHARE]

Sophie Duker: 'The funniest thing that shouldn't be funny? Dogs licking lemons' by Harriet Gibsone

The actor, writer and standup on the things that make her laugh the most It changes constantly, but she's always a she. Josie Long singing baby songs. Suzi Ruffell doing a bit on doctors. De…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 1:12pm on July 5, 2019[SHARE]

Jessica Fostekew: 'What do Germans think comes between fear and sex? Funf' by Harriet Gibsone

The actor, writer and standup on the things that make her laugh the most I went to see Daniel Kitson in Edinburgh and that left me feeling like I'd had a spiritual experience. But in terms o…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:12am on June 29, 2019[SHARE]

Jack Rooke: 'It's amazing what some sequins can do to wreck a home' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup and writer on the things that make him laugh the most Bridget Christie. "I have rape fantasies all the time; my main one " longer sentencing!" is such a brilliant line. Continue …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 4:03am on June 22, 2019[SHARE]

Chris Redd: 'The funniest sketch? Eddie Murphy being James Brown' by Harriet Gibsone

The American standup, actor and Saturday Night Live cast member on the things that make him laugh the most The first time I laughed and couldn't breathe was Katt Williams's Pimp Chronicles. …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 6:18am on June 8, 2019[SHARE]

Sam Jay: 'Funniest thing that shouldn't be funny? My mom's funeral' by Harriet Gibsone

The US standup and Saturday Night Live writer on the things that make her laugh the most Bigger & Blacker by Chris Rock is high on the list. The "niggas v black people" joke is my favour…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:36am on June 1, 2019[SHARE]

Tom Lucy: 'I'm making a real effort to bring back snazzy' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup comedian and Leicester Mercury award winner on the things that make him laugh the most I'm a big fan of Key & Peele. The first sketch of theirs I saw was the Substitute Teach…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:42pm on May 17, 2019[SHARE]

Phoebe Walsh: 'The Bell Jar is actually a very funny book' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, actor and writer on the things that make her laugh the most I've come to think of my existence as BC and AD in terms of when I saw Kate Berlant's standup for the first time. Con…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:03pm on May 10, 2019[SHARE]

Kemah Bob: Toxic masculinity and talk therapy have never been sillier by Harriet Gibsone

The writer, performer and improviser opens up about the things that make her laugh the most Rose Matafeo's Horndog. Seeing a young woman of colour talking about love, life and cry-dancing to…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:36am on May 3, 2019[SHARE]

Phil Dunning: 'I once dreamed I was Sandy from Grease but Danny didn't fancy me' by Harriet Gibsone

The comedy writer and performer on the things that make him laugh the most French and Saunders's Baywatch sketch is my favourite. It was the first VHS tape that I wrote "Do not tape over" on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:00am on April 26, 2019[SHARE]

Charlotte Ritchie: 'Telling people your dreams just can't be allowed, it's too boring' by Harriet Gibsone

The actor, singer-songwriter and Fresh Meat star on the things that make her laugh the most Specifically, Billy Connolly on scaring his sister in the corridor; even more specifically, the wa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00am on March 29, 2019[SHARE]

Ken Cheng: 'Someone once muttered 'Chinese' through my whole show' by Harriet Gibsone

The professional poker player and standup comic on the things that make him laugh the most The Two Ronnies' Mastermind "answering the question before" sketch. A perfect execution of the idea…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00am on March 22, 2019[SHARE]

Paul Mayhew-Archer: 'Parkinson's shouldn't be funny but it's making me laugh' by Harriet Gibsone

The Vicar of Dibley writer and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue producer on the things that make him laugh the most I produced Andy Hamilton and Nick Revell's Million Pound Radio Show. It included…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00am on March 15, 2019[SHARE]

Anna Ptaszynski: 'I dreamed I served a baby for lunch' by Harriet Gibsone

The QI elf and No Such Thing As a Fish team member on the things that make her laugh the most Harry and Paul's Question Time sketch springs to mind. Their panel show sketch would also be hil…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:00am on March 8, 2019[SHARE]

Rob Auton: 'My haircut got comments like " Doth thou playeth the lute, sire?' by Harriet Gibsone

The polymath standup, writer and painter on the things that make him laugh the most Brian Gittins doing his show on the top deck of a bus in Edinburgh. Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:51am on March 1, 2019[SHARE]

David Earl: 'My mum once baked me a cake like a labrador on wheels' by Harriet Gibsone

The actor and comic known for his character Brian Gittins on the things that make him laugh the mostHarry Hill. In the 90s. The Hawth, Crawley. Laughed more that hour than any other. Reason …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 12:54pm on February 16, 2019[SHARE]

Luisa Omielan: 'The funniest dream? My friend's baby served to me as a kebab' by Harriet Gibsone

The What Would Beyonce Do? standup on the things that make her laugh the mostSister Act. Or Booty Call, a really obscure film with Jamie Foxx in it. It's about two guys that are trying to ha…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 9:12am on February 8, 2019[SHARE]

Jo Brand: 'Why don't you put some jam on your shoes and invite your trousers to tea?' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, writer and actor on the things that make her laugh the mostI equally loved Lee Cornes and Nick Hancock. Lee Cornes once did the same set in the first half and the second half of…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:54am on February 4, 2019[SHARE]

Flo & Joan: 'I had a recurring nightmare Marilyn Manson would chase me on a horse' by Harriet Gibsone

The British musical comedy sisters on the things that make them laugh the mostNicola Dempsey: Our friend Al trod on a bird at a bird sanctuary. Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18am on January 18, 2019[SHARE]

Sindhu Vee: 'The funniest word? Discombobulated is a contender' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup and former banker on the things that make her laugh the mostWhen I was a kid I could not get enough of the Carol Burnett Show and it's still one of the things I watch on YouTube …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 8:54am on January 4, 2019[SHARE]

Daniel Sloss: 'This Is Going to Hurt is the funniest book I've ever read' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, actor, writer and youngest comedian to perform a solo season in London's West End on the things that make him laugh the mostPete Holmes as Lightweight James Bond. It's the funni…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 3:32pm on December 28, 2018[SHARE]

Hal Cruttenden: 'Joan Rivers is the funniest standup I've ever seen' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, writer and actor on the things that make him laugh the mostI saw Joan Rivers host the gala at the Montreal comedy festival in 2008. I hadn't seen her on television for a while a…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:54am on December 21, 2018[SHARE]

Jonny Woo: 'I don't get heckled, I shut them up before they open their mouths' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, actor and drag superstar on the things that make him laugh the mostMyra DuBois. She's the best standup on the gay scene in London. Best off script and she can rattle on without …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12am on December 14, 2018[SHARE]

Anuvab Pal: 'The funniest heckle I've ever had? "Change the topic"' by Harriet Gibsone

The standup, screenwriter, novelist and Radio 4 regular on what makes him laugh the mostAli G trying to sell venture capitalists the business idea for an ice-cream glove: a glove you wear on…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18am on November 30, 2018[SHARE]