Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle (BBC) DVD
Stewart Lee is not the type of comedian who would please the Little Britain/Michael McIntyre loving comedy crowd.
I was both surprised and ecstatic to learn that the BBC had finally commissioned Stewart his own TV series. It was an absolute breath of fresh air to see intelligent comedy in a good slot on national television. Stew did not disappoint.

This six episode series shows Stew at his best, discussing books, television, religion, the financial crisis, political correctness and comedy itself. Stewart Lee is probably the most sophisticated and intelligent stand up that you’ll see today, and though all his ideas may not be revolutionary or life-changing, the man is almost always right! Stewart’s stand-up is supplemented with some great sketches, look out especially for the estate agent and apple store sketches. Incredible stuff.

What makes this DVD even more worthy of picking up is the ten minute interviews which were originally broadcast on interactive TV after each episode. Armando Iannucci (the man behind I’m Alan Partridge and The Thick of It) interviewing Stewart Lee with a series of ridiculous questions and accusations, both completely deadpan. Brilliant. The only thing better than watching this DVD is seeing Stewart Lee live.
A must-buy.
Leigh

From Mass Movement Magazine