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From Benjamin Franklin's newspaper hoax that faked the death of his rival to Abbie Hoffman's attempt to levitate the Pentagon - pranksters, hoaxers, and con artists have caused confusion, disorder, and laughter in Western society for centuries. Profiling the most notorious mischief-makers from the 1600s to the present day, Pranksters explores how "pranks" are part of a long tradition of speaking truth to power and social critique.

Aquí llega el tercer volumen de la serie-de chistes verdes de una sola frase. Luego del éxito de CHISTES VERDES, CORTOS Y PENE...TRANTES y de MÁS CHISTES VERDES, MÁS CORTOS Y MÁS PENE…TRANTES con orgullo presentamos este tercer volumen con más humor para seguir sonriendo y hacer sonreír a los demás.

Brought to you by Penguin. Lee Evans is one of the best-loved comedians in the country; a Hollywood star able to sell out arenas in the blink of eye. But he was not always such a roaring success. Read unabridged by the man himself, and with the humour (and the voices!) that he brings to the...

Embark on a journey into the world of laughter and comedic brilliance with our "Roadmap to Comedy Success" audiobook bundle. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or just starting your comedic adventure, this bundle is your essential guide to mastering the craft of comedy and crafting moments of uproarious hilarity.

Stand-up comic, musician and conductor Rainer Hersch has performed in comedy clubs worldwide, made numerous appearances at the Edinburgh Festival and put on several comedy-concert series at London’s Southbank Centre. This audio anthology brings together two of his BBC Radio series, All Classical Music Explained and Rainer Hersch’s 20th Century Retrospective, plus the standalone programme Gershwin’s Horns and some stand-up comedy from Rainer at London’s Comedy Store.

Radio 4's longest-running panel show, in which contestants are challenged to speak on a on a given topic for 60 seconds without hesitation, deviation or repetition, returns with Sue Perkins at the helm for this complete collection of episodes from 2023. Featuring quickfire improvisation, inspired ad-libbing and spontaneous hilarity - as well as a live studio audience - join Sue Perkins and her guests as they battle for points, glory and the perfect, uninterrupted minute.

A fast-paced mix of stand-up, songs and sketches, The Now Show takes an off-the-wall look at world events, blending satire and silliness to poke fun at politics and lampoon the news. In these 18 episodes from 2014 and 2015, Steve Punt co-presents with Hugh Dennis and, on one occasion, Jon Culshaw. Joining them are a raft of comedians including Nathan Caton, Elis James, Sara Pascoe, Aditi Mittal, Alex Edelman and Alexei Sayle, as they dissect the headlines with their scalpel of wit.

[Contains explicit content] Get ready for a completely improvised and unscripted Audible Original that invites you to listen in on the funniest phone calls from the world’s weirdest town. Bad Reception is an entirely improvised comedy, set entirely on the phone. A cast of over 40 top comedians and improvisers brings to life (and completely makes up) the story of South Grampers, Northern California - the Movie Theater Butter Capital of the World.

Henry Rollins waxes at a high rate of speed about the brilliance of RuPaul, meeting David Bowie, his weirdest shows, why women should rule, and more in a live performance from Portland, Oregon.

Having returned from World War II, Eugene Jerome and his brother Stanley pair up to break into the world of professional comedy writing. Inspiration strikes when they aim their sights on their dysfunctional family - and the network broadcasts it nationwide!

Part documentary, part improv comedy, Wildlife Confidential is a surreal interview show about the real animals (portrayed by humans) behind wild stories ripped from the headlines.

Making sense of the British Empire's legacy... through the stories of people who lived through it.

Before Kevin nearly died backstage from his widely reported massive heart attack, he killed onstage discussing his marriage, his kid, his friends and his work (or lack thereof).

Not all stand-up comedy is spot-cleaned and pre-packaged for the masses. Like the legends who were born out of smokey, booze-soaked nightclubs of decades past, Doug Stanhope spews his own brand of moral outrage in an unmatched style that borders on self-destruction. Nothing is sacred, no subject off-limits, and most importantly, nothing is contrived.

A dead body on their first day of work would horrify most people — not Hilda. When she arrives at Doran and Sarn’s solicitors, she says, 'Are we playing a murder game? I'm terribly good at those.' Some might wish there were only one murder. The second victim for a start. But Hilda is happy to help her old friend Chief Superintendent Humblecut of the Yard. Whether or not he wants it. Murders, missing wills, and secret societies — this is a case that would baffle many. Hilda and Pearl are back together in this third book in the Hilda Mystery Novellas.

Shamicka Woods was born into a legacy of silence, secrets, and spiritual fire. Her gift —seeing truth in people’s intentions —was both her salvation and her curse. Raised in a family that feared her power, she endured betrayal, abuse, and exile. But Detroit taught her how to survive. And survival taught her how to rise.

Todd Kreisman's life has been a bit like yours —not all that interesting. However, thanks to an overactive imagination and a propensity for spewing bullshit, he has written a memoir that will captivate, enthrall, entertain, confuse, frustrate, and make feel gooey inside. This is your unique chance to step inside the shoes of a person who has not done much of note, and to learn about any number of thrilling things that have not actually happened.

Einem Fluss im ständigen Wandel gleich ist Urban Priols aktuelles Programm. Mit Argusaugen verfolgt der Kabarettist den steten Strom des politischen Geschehens, vom stehenden Gewässer der großen Koalition über das mäandernde Rinnsal der Ampelregierung bis zu den geistigen Untiefen im braunen Sumpf. Priol ist immer am Puls der Zeit, spontan und tagesaktuell spottet er oft schneller als sein Schatten denken kann.

What Has Ben Elton Done? For the first - and only - time, Ben tackles this question head on in his frank, forthright and entertaining autobiography. Taking a deep dive into his life and times, both private and public, to reveal the true stories behind iconic hits such as The Young Ones...

A whimsical celebration of life, art, success, kindness, love, and thriving in a meaningless universe, taken from three iconic graduation speeches from beloved comedian Tim Minchin in a unique blend of Charlie Mackesy meets Kurt Vonnegut. Journey into life’s quirky truths with comedian Tim...