Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle - Season 3
Season 3
Episodes
Shilbottle
Stew shares his thoughts about social media and ponders some alterations to road signs along the A1 in Northumberland.
England
Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he tackles fears of immigration and an opinionated taxi driver's views on what can get you sent to jail in England these days. Featuring guest appearances from Kevin Eldon and Paul Putner.
Satire
Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series continues as he explains what satire is, using the example of the renowned epitome of the genre, Planet of the Apes.
Context
Stewart Lee presents his unique view of the world as his award-winning stand-up series continues. He attempts to put the subject of offense into context, introduces his imaginary wives and searches for a context-free word.
London
Stewart Lee's stand-up series continues, as he takes a look at the capital city, its mayor, its dogs and its oligarchs.
Marriage
The third series comes to an end with a look at bottled beer, The Culture Show and married life, all from the perspective of an 'impotent, vasectomised, 45-year-old, functioning alcoholic father of two'.
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