Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Épisode 1 - Toilet Books

16 mars 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.

Épisode 2 - Television

23 mars 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.

Épisode 3 - Political Correctness

30 mars 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.

Épisode 4 - Financial Crisis

6 avril 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…

Épisode 5 - Comedy

13 avril 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.

Épisode 6 - Religion

20 avril 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.

Épisode 7 - Stewart - Armando (Part 1)

16 mars 2009

Armando Iannucci interviews Stewart about the content of his show, in what was presumably a pastiche of a Mark Lawson interview on a late night BBC arts programme. It was filmed in dimly-lit black and white, for added pretentiousness. Broadcast as a Red Button Extra.

Épisode 8 - Stewart - Armando (Part 2)

23 mars 2009

The second interview by Armando Iannucci in a series of six 'Red Button' extras. These accompany each new episode of Comedy Vehicle.

Épisode 9 - Stewart - Armando (Part 3)

30 mars 2009

Here's the third of Stewart Lee's interviews with Armando Iannucci made especially for that slender proportion of the viewing public who both enjoy almost annoyingly clever self-satirising comedy, and who own special boxes that enable them to watch extra footage of Dick and Dom at the touch of a red button.

Épisode 10 - Stewart - Armando (Part 4)

6 avril 2009

Here's the fourth of Stewart Lee's conversations with Armando Iannucci accompanying his current BBC TV series. He talks about the Global Financial Crisis.

Épisode 11 - Stewart - Armando (Part 5)

13 avril 2009

Stewart Lee talks to Armando Iannucci about his programme on the comedy.

Épisode 12 - Stewart - Armando (Part 6)

20 avril 2009

Executive producer Armando Iannucci interrogates Stewart Lee about his BBC Two series in a Frost/Nixon style face off. This week Armando and Stewart discuss comedy, revealing that Stewart is in fact not funny and it is time he turned to his true calling as a masked outlaw.

Épisode 13 - Behind The Wheel

Épisode 1 - Charity

4 mai 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.

Épisode 2 - London

11 mai 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.

Épisode 3 - Charity

18 mai 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.

Épisode 4 - Stand-Up

25 mai 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.

Épisode 5 - Identity

1 juin 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.

Épisode 6 - Democracy

8 juin 2011

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

Épisode 7 - Stewart Lee Presents... Kevin Eldon

4 mai 2011

To accompany series 2, Stewart Lee curated a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club which is airing on the Red Button after each episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC Two. This week, Stewart Lee presents... Kevin Eldon, who talks to Stewart about his return to stand-up, whether his act would work if reversed, and performs a couple of selected songs including 'My CDs jump.'

Épisode 8 - Stewart Lee Presents... Paul Sinha

11 mai 2011

Exclusive to the Red Button, Stewart Lee curates a night of comedy and music featuring Paul Sinha.

Épisode 9 - Stewart Lee Presents... Nick Pynn

18 mai 2011

To accompany series 2, Stewart Lee curated a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club which is airing on the Red Button after each episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC Two. This week, Stewart Lee and Nick Pynn perform the song 'Russell Brand's Wedding.'

Épisode 10 - Stewart Lee Presents... Andrew O'Neill

25 mai 2011

To accompany series 2, Stewart Lee curated a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club which is airing on the Red Button after each episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC Two. This week, Stewart Lee presents... Andrew O'Neill.

Épisode 11 - Stewart Lee Presents... Gail Brand And Mark Sanders

1 juin 2011

To accompany series 2, Stewart Lee curated a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club which is airing on the Red Button after each episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC Two. This week, Stewart Lee presents... Gail Brand and Mark Sanders with their improvised jazz.

Épisode 12 - Stewart Lee Presents...

8 juin 2011

Stewart Lee curates a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club on the Red Button. In this full half-hour compilation, Stewart Lee presents... Paul Sinha, Andrew O'Neill, Nick Pynn, Gail Brand & Mark Sanders and Kevin Eldon.

Épisode 13 - Russell Brand's Wedding

To accompany series 2, Stewart Lee curated a night of comedy and music at the Mildmay Club which is airing on the Red Button after each episode of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC Two. This week, Stewart Lee and Nick Pynn perform the song 'Russell Brand's Wedding.'

Épisode 14 - Alan Moore

An extended version of Lee and Alan Moore looking around Churchill's secret bunker.

Épisode 1 - Shilbottle

1 mars 2014

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

Épisode 2 - England

8 mars 2014

Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he tackles fears of immigration and an opinionated taxi driver's views on what can get you sent to jail in England these days. Featuring guest appearances from Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner.

Épisode 3 - Satire

15 mars 2014

Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he explains what satire is, using the example of the renowned epitome of the genre, Planet of the Apes.

Épisode 4 - Context

22 mars 2014

Stewart Lee presents his unique view of the world as his award-winning standup series continues. Featuring guest appearances from Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner.

Épisode 5 - London

29 mars 2014

Stewart Lee presents his unique view of the world as his award-winning standup series continues. Featuring a guest appearance from Paul Putner.

Épisode 6 - Marriage

5 avril 2014

Stewart Lee presents his unique view of the world as his award-winning standup series continues.

Épisode 1 - Wealth

3 mars 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of wealth.

Épisode 2 - Islamophobia

10 mars 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of Islamophobia.

Épisode 3 - Patriotism

17 mars 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of patriotism.

Épisode 4 - Death

24 mars 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of death.

Épisode 5 - Migrants

31 mars 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of migrants.

Épisode 6 - Childhood

7 avril 2016

Stewart Lee takes on the subject of childhood.