Storyline
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle is a comedy series created by Stewart Lee. The BBC Two series debuted on 16 March 2009, and featured stand-up routines filmed at The Mildmay Club in Newington Green, and sketches based on a weekly theme, featuring amongst others Simon Munnery, Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner with voice-over parts recorded by Peter Serafinowicz. The series is produced by Richard Webb and directed by Tim Kirkby. The programme is executive-produced by Armando Iannucci and script-edited by Chris Morris, marking a rare reformation of their creative double-act.
Episodes
Specials
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Season 1
Arguably one of Britain's finest stand-up comedians returns to TV after a ten year hiatus.
Toilet Books
Mar 16, 2009
In the first episode of this new series, Stewart looks at the phenomenon of toilet books. Where did they come from? And why? For some reason, someone, somewhere, thought history, fiction, poetry and the like weren’t enough any more, and so they invented celebrity hardbacks, tragic lives and Dan Brown. Stewart takes a look at some of this new lavatory literature, including works by Asher D and Paddy McGinty’s Goat, and finds out what would happen if Dan Brown got a job where he had to break bad news.
Television
Mar 23, 2009
In the second episode, Stewart casts his eye over the state of British television today, and tries to find out whose fault it is. Along the way, via a sketch, he meets the villagers who, every year, host a bizarre celebration of The Funniest Moment Ever On Television; explains his idea for a sequel to March Of The Penguins; and finds out why Ant and Dec never seem to grow older.
Political Correctness
Mar 30, 2009
Stewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad, or whether it is just something people say because they don't really understand what it means. Stewart thinks he knows what it means - though the tale of how his attempts to lose weight were ruined by the PC minefield makes him not so sure... not to mention the story of how a lost ballet shoe caused a national scandal.
Financial Crisis
Apr 06, 2009
In the fourth episode of this new series, Stewart comments that it’s not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he’s going to give it a go, trying to find out how the financial markets got themselves into this mess and who’s going to get them out of it. He also discovers that destroying your own home just might pay off; that those who put money under the bed and not in the bank were right all along; and – most horrifying of all – in London, one is never more than 10 ft from an estate agent. At least he’s got fond memories of Woolworths, MFI and Zavvi…
Comedy
Apr 13, 2009
Stewart talks about comedy - how it works, how to do it, and how, having turned forty, he is worried that things might be going downhill.
Religion
Apr 20, 2009
Stewart explores the difficulties of making jokes about religion, and how it turns out that most jokes about religion aren't actually about religion at all.
Season 2
All six episodes from the second series of stand-up comedian Stewart Lee's BBC comedy sketch show. Topics in the line of Lee's fire include the dumbing-down of literature, rubbish television presenters, crisps and the hazards faced by Londoners who emigrate to the countryside.
Charity
May 04, 2011
In the first of six themed shows, Stewart sets out to explore some ideas about charity, but instead gets sidetracked and ends up talking mostly about crisps.
London
May 11, 2011
Stewart Lee looks at why more and more people are thinking about moving out of London for a taste of life in the countryside and why, upon reflection, that might not be as idyllic as they thought.
Charity
May 18, 2011
Charity is the topic for Stewart Lee's unique brand of stand-up this week, during which he gives Adrian "Toby Jug" Chiles and Russell "Ninjas" Howard a thorough drubbing. Charity was also the topic of the first show in the series, but he was waylaid by different varieties of crisps so they've made him do it again.
Stand-Up
May 25, 2011
Stewart talks about stand-up comedy, adding variety by choosing to sit down and throwing in some guitar-driven songs as a result of his exposure to fellow comedian Tim Minchin, who in a surprising turn of events he actually likes.
Identity
Jun 01, 2011
Stewart looks at the notion of identity, how different nations define themselves and debunks the myth of one of Britain's greatest national heroes.
Democracy
Jun 08, 2011
In this final show in the series, Stewart Lee gives a uniquely personal insight into the workings of government.
Season 3
Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series returns after a three year absence, as he takes on six new subjects in his own unique style.
Shilbottle
Mar 01, 2014
Stew shares his thoughts about social media and road signs along the A1 in Northumberland.
England
Mar 08, 2014
Stand-up comedy as Stewart Lee tackles immigration fears and an opinionated taxi driver.
Satire
Mar 15, 2014
Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he explains what satire is.
Context
Mar 22, 2014
Stew attempts to put the topic of offense into context and introduces his imaginary wives.
London
Mar 29, 2014
Stew takes a look at the capital city, its mayor, its dogs and its oligarchs.
Marriage
Apr 05, 2014
The third series comes to an end with a look at married life.
Season 4
Stewart Lee returns with his BAFTA winning series filmed in front of a live audience at the Mildmay Club in Stoke Newington. Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle 4 is full of brand new stand-up material with each episode covering a different topic. Themes this series include patriotism, wealth, islamophobia, the migrant crisis, death, and childhood memories.
Wealth
Mar 03, 2016
Stewart Lee takes on the subject of wealth.
Islamophobia
Mar 10, 2016
Stewart Lee takes on the subject of Islamophobia.
Patriotism
Mar 17, 2016
Stewart Lee takes on the subject of patriotism.
Death
Mar 24, 2016
Stewart Lee takes on the subject of death.
Migrants
Mar 31, 2016
Stewart starts to talk about the European migrant crisis, his contribution to the relief effort and Rod Liddle, but something goes awry.
Childhood
Apr 07, 2016
Stewart discusses childhood memories relating to urine.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
4
Episodes
24
Language
en
Networks
