Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

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.

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.

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.

Apr 6, 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…

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.

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.

May 4, 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jun 1, 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.

Jun 8, 2011

In this final show in the series, Stewart Lee gives a uniquely personal insight into the workings of government.

Mar 1, 2014

Stew shares his thoughts about social media and road signs along the A1 in Northumberland.

Mar 8, 2014

Stand-up comedy as Stewart Lee tackles immigration fears and an opinionated taxi driver.

Mar 15, 2014

Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he explains what satire is.

Mar 22, 2014

Stew attempts to put the topic of offense into context and introduces his imaginary wives.

Mar 29, 2014

Stew takes a look at the capital city, its mayor, its dogs and its oligarchs.

Apr 5, 2014

The third series comes to an end with a look at married life.

Mar 3, 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of wealth.

Mar 10, 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of Islamophobia.

Mar 17, 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of patriotism.

Mar 24, 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of death.

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.

Apr 7, 2016

Stewart discusses childhood memories relating to urine.