The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series Overview
Over thirty years ago, a new wave of stand-ups spearheaded the Alternative Comedy movement, marking themselves out as different from the safe television turns, the Oxbridge satirists, and the racist and sexist Working Men’s Club comics of the time. The Alternative Comedy Experience captures that same schism happening again. An advance raiding party of modern day Alternative Comedians offering material too clever, thoughtful, radical, satirical, strange, or downright stupid to make it onto the stand-up outlets of contemporary television. Filmed in front of a real comedy club audience, with its fast-moving distinctive visual style and unique cast The Alternative Comedy Experience is original, unpredictable, and unlike any other live stand-up show on our screens.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 25 Episodes
2013 – 2014
Premiered: Tue, Feb 5, 2013
Stewart LeeLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Silent Reflection”
Paul Hamilton, Andy Zaltzman, Henning Wehn, Josie Long, and Helen Arney feature and Paul Foot has the last word.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Kirkby
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Kirkby
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Alternative Comedy Experience.
More Series Like The Alternative Comedy Experience
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Alternative Comedy Experience
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is The Alternative Comedy Experience about?
Over thirty years ago, a new wave of stand-ups spearheaded the Alternative Comedy movement, marking themselves out as different from the safe television turns, the Oxbridge satirists, and the racist and sexist Working Men’s Club comics of the time. The Alternative Comedy Experience captures that same schism happening again. An advance raiding party of modern day Alternative Comedians offering material too clever, thoughtful, radical, satirical, strange, or downright stupid to make it onto the stand-up outlets of contemporary television. Filmed in front of a real comedy club audience, with its fast-moving distinctive visual style and unique cast The Alternative Comedy Experience is original, unpredictable, and unlike any other live stand-up show on our screens.
How many seasons does The Alternative Comedy Experience have?
The Alternative Comedy Experience comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Alternative Comedy Experience?
Key cast members in The Alternative Comedy Experience include Stewart Lee.
Who created or directed The Alternative Comedy Experience?
The Alternative Comedy Experience was developed and directed by Tim Kirkby.