Best ever british comedian?

I hadn't even realised you'd included him, I'd forgotten.

I'd even have Stan Laurel top five.

[BattlingNelson]

I hadn't even realised you'd included him, I'd forgotten.

I'd even have Stan Laurel top five.

I excluded him because his Work was made with and for Fat yanks. He was still great though, but not really, IMO, a representative for British humour. Agree?

True point. I guess you could cite the same with Chaplin, though he was more of an auteur.

[Welsh Jon]

For best stand up I'd say Stewart Lee. For best comic actor, which is what the poll seems to be asking about, it has to be John Cleese.

[Drederick_Tatum]

Connolly. There is only one.

[Sparked_26]

Mr. Bean is classic.

Mr. Bean is genius in the sense it is universal.

Loved everywhere since it is purely physical comedy.

It is old skool.

[Mooshashi]

Bob Hope (born in the UK).

Rab Nesbit.

Stan Laurel.

Benny Hill.

[Dr Rumack]

Too many people leave out the Simpsons when they talk about modern American comedy. In its golden years I think it has a strong argument for being the greatest television comedy ever. Massively influential on both sides of the Atlantic as well.

If you're properly into stand-up, it's well worth taking the time to watch Stewart Lee. He's probably not hugely accessible for American audiences but then he's not hugely accessible for audiences over here either.

He's produced easily three of the smartest and in my opinion three of the best stand up shows of the past ten years - Stand Up Comedian, 90's Comedian, and The 41st Best Stand Up Ever.

This is Stand Up Comedian in full:

[DoktorSleepless]

I've been watching too many British panel shows lately. I dig David Michel and Jimmy Carr.

[Build That Wall]

Tyson Fury.