Stewart Lee: If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please Ask for One

Lee's 2009 solo show sees the brilliantly unique comedian distracted by scores of imaginary pirates, consumed with loathing for Top Gear and despair over a Magners' Cider ad campaign. No comedy fan should be without this vast and all-consuming epic of stand-up, exploring the absolute limits of the art form. There are also some jokes.

Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026