Jimmy Carr to host Last One Laughing UK
- Amazon is to launch a UK version of international hit format Last One Laughing
- Jimmy Carr will host the series, due to be released in 2025
- Six episodes will be filmed this autumn
BCG can exclusively announce that Amazon's Prime Video is to launch a UK version of its international hit format Last One Laughing - a show in which comedians must not laugh.
In a session at the Edinburgh TV Festival, it was revealed Jimmy Carr will host the new version.
Producers say: "Famous for his dark humour, one liners and that laugh, Jimmy Carr challenges 10 of Britain's funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as cracking a smile. Over the course of the series, they will use every ounce of their comedic talents to try to break their opponents without cracking up themselves. And it's not just their rivals they need to watch out for. The show is packed with comedy cameos, format twists and surprises designed to lure a smile from the players and belly laughs from viewers. The rules are simple: laugh and you're out. It's a stellar line up of British comedy talent as you've never seen them before, but who will be crowned the inaugural winner of Last One Laughing UK?"
Jimmy Carr comments: "I'm thrilled to be making Last One Laughing UK with Prime Video. It's sure to deliver and if it doesn't, it will leave the fun with your neighbours. Usually when I make a TV show with 10 brilliant comics, I'm expecting everyone to have a bloody good laugh - but not in this series. The last one laughing wins. It's a great format and it's been a huge hit around the world. I can't wait to see who cracks up first."
Last One Laughing UK is the latest adaptation of the successful Amazon Original series from Japan entitled Documental. The show has had over 20 local versions now, with the most recent adaptation being Ireland, hosted by Graham Norton.
Tara Erer from Amazon MGM Studios comments: "We're incredibly excited to bring the UK version of Last One Laughing to Prime Video. This show has been a huge success globally, and we can't wait to see how our talented UK comedians put their own spin on it. The UK has always produced world class comedy and having Jimmy Carr on board as the host is a fantastic addition. His sharp wit and comedic brilliance are the perfect fit for overseeing the hilarity that is sure to ensue."
Last One Laughing will be available worldwide on Prime Video in 2025. The six episodes are being made by Banijay companies Initial and Zeppotron.