Amazon Prime’s new comedy series, Last One Laughing UK, has made a case for itself to be added to the canon of classic TV less than two weeks after it debuted.
Hosted by Jimmy Carr and special guest Roisin Conaty, the reality show has broken the streamer’s records as one of its biggest UK launches ever, with the first episode watched nearly 3 million times.
For the uninitiated, the six-parter features 10 comics desperately battling to keep a straight face: Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, and Richard Ayoade.
They must not, under any circumstance, laugh; even when their poker faces are tested through a series of unhinged challenges. If they do, they are eliminated from the competition until there is one comedian standing.
The format has proved a hit with viewers, with X user @alanturnerr among those branding Last One Laughing as a comic masterpiece: ‘Last one laughing UK is one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen. Haven’t laughed at TV like this in years.’
So, if you’re in need of a laugh, here are the 7 best moments from Last One Laughing.
1. Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade’s epic date
2. Joe Wilkinson’s RNLI speech
3. Bob Mortimer’s unhinged magic show
4. Danny Dyer’s transformation into Harry Potter
5. Daisy May Cooper’s awkward roller coaster ride
6. Richard Ayoade every time he opens his mouth
7.Judi Love’s fashion dog show
LOL: Last One Laughing is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
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