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- DirectorAnastasia PappasStarsEddie IzzardTown Hall, New York City, 26 June 2000. An evening with Eddie Izzard in which he moves back and forth in time, with religion as the loose but constant theme. He begins with Pope John Paul II, and then criss-crosses to Pius XII, the Spanish Inquisition, the Crusades and Jerusalem, the world's five major religions, the Dark Ages, Jesus, and the future. Along the way, Izzard makes observations about guns and monkeys, the World Series, the NRA and the IRA, mad cows, Socrates, the Stoned Olympics, the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, and the Mona Lisa. Izzard wears black nylons, black leather pants, a black jacket and a diamond necklace.
- DirectorLawrence JordanStarsEddie IzzardExecutive transvestite Eddie Izzard takes his show to San Francisco to give a brief history of pagan and Christian religions, the building of Stonehenge, the birth of the Church of England and of Western empires, and the need for a European dream. Along the way, he dramatizes Dr. Heimlich's search for a maneuver, the naming of Engelbert Humperdinck, Scooby and Shaggy as archetypes, Neil Armstrong on the moon, society's tolerance of mass murderers, how we sing anthems and carols, Hollywood adapting British films, JFK's trip to Berlin, thoughts on puberty, and how to work schoolbook-French phrases into Parisian conversation. Closeups catch the glint in his eye and his carefully-applied make-up.
- DirectorPeter RichardsonStarsEddie IzzardMac McDonaldRhona MitraEddie Izzard's routine has a loose trajectory from the beginning of the Old Testament and the creation of the world in seven days to Revelations; God, in the voice of James Mason, makes several appearances. Along the way, Izzard dramatizes or comments on the search for a career, bad giraffes, Prince Philip's gaffes, toilets in French campsites, the mysteries of hopscotch, becoming one's Dad, getting a computer to print, and his court victory after being the victim of tranny bashing. Izzard calls his bits "mimes," in part because his physical comedy is sans props. Filmed at Labatt's Apollo Theatre, Izzard is in a shimmering red pants suit and low heels.
- DirectorEd ByeStarsEddie Izzard'Definite Article' marks that thrilling moment when a promising talent moves up several gears into major stardom"--Daily Telegraph, UK
- DirectorJohn GordilloStarsEddie IzzardRecorded at the Albery Theatre in March of 1994 for a limited sold-out engagement of seven weeks. "...When he pulls up in mid-flow there is the same sense you get with Robin Williams sometimes, of the audience racing to catch up with a mind that moves too quickly for them"--The Independent, UK.
- DirectorDeclan LowneyStarsEddie IzzardBen ShockleyA live performance of Eddie Izzard's 2003 world tour, performed in front of an Eastbourne audience.
- DirectorSarah TownsendStarsEddie IzzardThe acclaimed comedian of the surreal performs another unique stream-of-consciousness monologue in this latest live outing. Eddie ponders, among other things, the history of the world, cows in cars, and the existence of God.
- DirectorRupert EdwardsStarsBill HicksRichard BelzerEric BogosianThis special consists of two parts: "It's Just A Ride", a documentary about Hicks' life which features interviews from friends, admirers, and family; "Revelations", a recording of his last live performance in the United Kingdom.
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsRicky GervaisStirling GallacherRicky Gervais entertains a live audience in his first stand-up routine.
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsRicky GervaisAsh AtallaA year after Animals, Ricky Gervais comes back with his second stand up comedy tour: Politics.
- DirectorRicky GervaisStarsRicky GervaisThe fourth part in Ricky's themed live stand-up shows.
- DirectorMichael BlumStarsRichard PryorRichard Pryor delivering his one-of-a-kind routine. One of his earliest live performances in 1971 at the Improvisation in New York.
- DirectorJoe LaytonStarsRichard PryorGene CrossJulie HamptonRichard Pryor performs his stand-up comedy act on the Sunset Strip.
- DirectorRichard PryorStarsRichard PryorPaul MooneyPart live stand-up performance, part documentary, this film is one of comedian Richard Pryor's later stand-up performances. As foul-mouthed as ever, Pryor touches on most of the same topics as in his previous live shows.
- DirectorJeff MargolisStarsRichard PryorPatti LaBelleHuey P. NewtonRichard Pryor's classic 1979 concert film has him discussing a wide range of topics, including race, the police and his favorite target -- himself.
- DirectorTom AtkinsonKeith BeckettPeter Frazer-JonesStarsTommy CooperCompilation of Tommy Cooper performances from the archive, edited together without any narration.
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsJohn SergeantKathy BurkeHarry EnfieldA tribute to Spike Milligan recorded six months after his death, featuring performances and readings of some of his best material.
- DirectorPaul WheelerStarsMichael McIntyreAcclaimed comedian Michael McIntyre performs material on stage at the Hammersmith Apollo.
- DirectorThomas SchlammeStarsRowan AtkinsonAngus DeaytonRowan Atkinson and Angus Deayton in Boston doing a live performance of the same styles of humor we've seen in Mr. Bean and Blackadder. Included are lessons on Shakespearean acting, a school headmaster meeting with the father of a boy he's beaten to death, and tips for having a successful date.
- DirectorMarty CallnerStarsWill FerrellMichael DelaneyPia GlennIt's time for change in America--but not without a few parting words from former President George W Bush. Here's your chance to discover the man behind the myth as HBO presents Will Ferrell in a performance of his heralded one-man Broadway show.
- StarsCokey FalkowJason CopeKagiso LedigaThe Pure Monate Show was a sketch based comedy show that focused on South African social & political themes.
- DirectorRyan PolitoStarsRussell BrandBrian BalthazarRussell Brand, the unexpected star and scene-stealer of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and controversial host of the 2008 VMA's, makes his Comedy Central debut with "Russell Brand in New York City." Detailing the difficulty of handling his newfound fame in America, recounting the time he met the Queen and instructing woman on how they should approach him, Russell Brand proves he's the hottest thing to come out of Britain since The Beatles.
- DirectorDominic BrigstockeStarsJimmy CarrJames MullingerBenny HarrisJimmy Carr returns with a brand new live stand-up DVD. Recorded live at London's Bloomsbury theatre, Jimmy unleashes brand new material upon his audience that is just too rude for TV, taking his dry and sardonic wit and delightfully crafted jokes to a whole new level.
- DirectorPaul WheelerStarsJimmy CarrJimmy Carr: Being Funny is packed with over 100 minutes of brand new material, including too-rude-for-TV jokes, hilarious heckling, and even better put-downs. Jimmy pushes the boundaries of comedy and delivers a spectacular show.
- StarsTommy CooperSisters DuaneKen Wilson'Tragic magic' rules in this six-part series from 1978, which saw Tommy Cooper at the height of his fame.