In what ways do comedians exploit regional variety in the creation of comedy?

In what ways do comedians exploit regional variety in the creation of comedy?

How is social class used as a topic for comedy, and what part do social dialects play in the generation of humour?

How is social class used as a topic for comedy, and what part do social dialects play in the generation of humour?

How comedians exploit the ambiguities of language in the production of innuendo and similar forms of language play.

How comedians exploit the ambiguities of language in the production of innuendo and similar forms of language play.

How comedians play with cultural stereotypes as a source of humour,

How comedians play with cultural stereotypes as a source of humour,

Charlie Higson discusses Steve Martin's catchphrases and introduces clip from Fast Show's Downton Abbey spoof

Charlie Higson discusses Steve Martin's catchphrases and introduces clip from Fast Show's Downton Abbey spoof

This video focuses on the structure of one-liners, and the properties of language that comedians play with in the creation of jokes.

This video focuses on the structure of one-liners, and the properties of language that comedians play with in the creation of jokes.