Season 1

TV Show · Comedy

The Alternative Comedy Experience is a clarion call to all those who want something a bit more from their live comedy. Filmed during a week of packed houses at The Stand comedy club in Edinburgh, the show captures the unique atmosphere.

2013 · 22m

Starring David Kay, Tony Law, Henning Wehn

Director Tim Kirkby

EPISODE 1

Value Bastard

Curated by Stewart Lee and filmed at The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh. Henning Wehn, David O'Doherty, and Isy Suttie feature on tonight's line up of unique comedians. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

22 min
EPISODE 2

Identity Theft

Chaser Paul Sinha is joined by David O Doherty, Bridget Christie, Henning Wehn, Josie Long, and Isy Suttie. Backstage chats with Stewart Lee. Filmed at The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh.

24 min
EPISODE 3

Jim Davidson

Comedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join Bridget Christie, Paul Sinha, David O'Doherty, and Josie Long on tonight's bill. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.

23 min
EPISODE 4

Paedophile Hair

Introducing the brilliant, original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe, and Paul Sinha. Exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.

23 min
EPISODE 5

Rice Pudding

Charged comedy from Phil Nichol contrasted by the gentle David Kay, political satirist Andy Zaltzman, funnyman Alun Cochrane, and the whipsmart Bridget Christie. Backstage interviews by Stewart Lee.

23 min
EPISODE 6

Danger Comedians

Tonight's show includes surreal stand up Tony Law, idiosyncratic comedian Eleanor Tiernan, satirist Andy Zaltzman, German Henning Wehn, and backstage chats with Stewart Lee.

24 min