Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television. The performer is commonly known as a comic, stand-up comic, stand-up comedian or simply a stand-up

  

2010 two CD collection, released to coincide with their 30th Anniversary. Recognized for having one of the most beautiful sunsets, the Caf- Del Mar brand has evolved its music to suit subtle waterfronts across the world. Inaugurated on the renowned island of Ibiza back in 1980, Caf- Del Mar is now releasing a new compilation to celebrate its 30th anniversary. This double disc includes a mixture of both chill out and lounge tracks from talented artists such as Gary B, Dab, C-cile Bredie and more. This compilation starts off with a feel of calmness and serenity but as the night approaches it elevates into an ecstatic sound. 32 tracks.

A two-part series on the art of stand-up comedy.
Part 1: To be or not to be
Alan Yentob talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring their backgrounds and influences and their passion for making people laugh.
Part 2: The journey
Alan Yentob explores the evolution of stand-up and how it transfers to other mediums.

A two-part series on the art of stand-up comedy.