Comedy
Q: How many surrealists does it take to change a light bulb? A: The fish. Much like that joke, comedy comes down to personal taste and what one finds funny or not. Some like their humour light and frothy and very generalised, while others like it to have an edge and go for a more twisted, darker humour. The motherlode of this genre can be scrolled below. Either way, we're sure there will be something for everybody in the subsections on the left.
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Bill Hicks Live (2004)
8.7/10
Director: Chris Bould
Starring: Bill Hicks
Legendary, late comedian Bill Hicks was just starting to gain critical mass when he passed away in 1994. A comic's comic, Hicks was dedicated to stand... Read more
Billy Connolly Live: Double Feature (1991)
7.3/10
Director: Nobby Clark
Starring: Billy Connolly
2 great programmes on 1 dvd with the unexpurgated Billy Connolly in top form at these live events. First up is 'Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, London'... Read more
Billy Connolly Live: The Greatest Hits (2001)
7.4/10
Director: Various
Starring: Billy Connolly
Here it is! At last, the best of Billy Connolly's live comedy routines collected together on one hilarious compilation! Over 2 hours of the greatest m... Read more
Billy Connolly: Billy And Albert (1987)
8.3/10
Director: Nobby Clark
Starring: Billy Connolly
Unexpurgated Billy Connolly at his best live at London's Royal Albert Hall, July 1987. Over 25 of his best stories are featured, including 'High Fibre... Read more
Billy Connolly: Live Dublin 2002 (2002)
8.3/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Billy Connolly
Join Billy on a host of rip-roaring nights during his latest sensational tour. Kicking off with a barnstorming show in Dublin plus the top moments fro... Read more
Billy Connolly: Live In New York (2005)
7.3/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Though he's been touring the States with great success for more than 30 years, this is the first time one of his live shows has been taped there. Fil... Read more
Billy Connolly: Two Night Stand (1997)
7.8/10
Director: Annabel Vine
Starring: Billy Connolly
Recorded during the big Yin's 1997 sellout UK tour. Read more
Billy Liar (1962)
7.4/10
Director: John Schlesinger
Starring: Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Wilfred Pickles
This classic Mittyesque satire stars Tom Courtenay as a British working-class Everyman who spends his time daydreaming, spinning tall tales and juggli... Read more
Billy Madison (1995)
6.4/10
Director: Tamra Davis
Starring: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson
"Saturday Night Live's" Adam Sandler plays the title character, the moronic, goof-off son of a motel magnate who sets out to prove he's worthy of taki... Read more
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Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962)
6.3/10
Director: Charles Walters
Starring: Doris Day, Stephen Boyd, Jimmy Durante, Martha Raye, Dean Jagger
This Rodgers and Hart musical was nominated for an Oscar for its score, and stars Doris Day and Jimmy Durante as circus owners who are going down the... Read more