Prime Video has revealed the line-up for UK Original series Last One Laughing UK.
The title, adapted in the UK by Banijay labels Zeppotron and Initial, will feature a multitude of British comics: Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley and Richard Ayoade – with Jimmy Carr in the host’s seat alongside special guest Rosin Conaty.
Jimmy Carr challenges 10 of Britain’s funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as a titter. The rules are simple: laugh and you’re out. Over the course of the series, they will use their comedic talents to try and break their opponents – without cracking up themselves. And it’s not just their rivals they need to watch out for. The series features comedy cameos, format twists and surprises designed to lure laughs from both the players and the viewers.
Last One Laughing UK is the latest adaptation of the successful Amazon Original series from Japan entitled Documental, created by and starring Hitoshi Matsumoto and owned by Yoshimoto Kogyo, where Matsumoto leads 10 comedians betting their own money in an anything goes “battle of laughter behind closed doors.”
The fan-favourite Last One Laughing format became the most watched title of all time on Prime Video in France, Germany and Italy, and had hugely successful local versions in over 20 territories. Local celebrity hosts include Graham Norton (Ireland), Jay Baruchel (Canada), Eugenio Derbez (Mexico), Fedez (Italy), Michael “Bully” Herbig (Germany), Rebel Wilson (Australia) and Trevor Noah (South Africa).
Pippa Considine
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