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I say 30 years as it would include the alternative guys that came out of the mid 80s as well as the guys who were established then for e.g. Bernard Manning, Chubby Brown etc
For me it's tough but i would say Harry Enfield is consistently funny, has his finger on the pulse, is a good actor and Ruddy Hell It's Harry and Paul is the best comedy programme in ages.
In before Theresa May, David Cameron etc
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On a serious note that was very good and Harry Enfield is a genius for me. He was hilarious when I was growing up and then as I got older I realised how spot on he was with so many of his observations
Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 12:55 - Dec 13 by Illinoisblue
Frankie Boyle
He did a joke once about the resemblance between Russell Howard and Baby P which still makes me laugh.
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Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 12:56 - Dec 13 by Bluefish
I make you right
But what about Corbyn?
On a serious note that was very good and Harry Enfield is a genius for me. He was hilarious when I was growing up and then as I got older I realised how spot on he was with so many of his observations
He's an authentic genius. Enfield, not Corbyn.
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Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 13:02 - Dec 13 by JakeITFC
Chris Morris.
Hmmmm. I grow more convinced that his success was due to the writers he worked with, not him. He hasnt done anything for years whereas Peter Baynham for e.g. has worked non-stop.
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Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 14:21 - Dec 13 by Ewan_Oozami
These guys absolutely kill me:
And this still leaves me helpless:
2nd clip there is every TWTD thread on Brexit since 2015.
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Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 13:30 - Dec 13 by PJH
Dave Allen was great in my opinion.
Him and/or John Cleese would get my vote.
Don't suppose Tony Hancock qualifies?
Hancock still repeated on the radio and I think Galston and Simpson are still an influence on modern writers. Otherwise endorse Ianucci or Caroline Aherne worth a shout.
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Who's the greatest British comedy figure of the last 30 years? on 14:42 - Dec 13 with 12707 views
In terms of impact and influence (not just in the UK either):
Ricky Gervais Steve Coogan Armando Iannucci Chris Morris Simon Pegg/Nick Frost
And all brilliant at their best.
Rowan Atkinson should probably be on there too but I see him more as the Benny Hill comedy export over the past few decades and more popular in countries that still laugh at people falling over.
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