LOL: Last One Laughing UK
| LOL: Last One Laughing UK | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy Reality |
| Created by | Hitoshi Matsumoto |
| Presented by | Jimmy Carr |
| Theme music composer | Molecular Sound |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 20 March 2025 – present |
LOL: Last One Laughing UK is a British comedy reality television series based on the Japanese show Documental. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the show features ten comedians competing to make each other laugh without laughing themselves. The last contestant to keep a straight face wins the trophy.
Premise
The show brings together ten well-known comedians who must compete to remain expressionless while attempting to make their competitors laugh. Any contestant who laughs, smirks, or visibly reacts is given a warning, followed by elimination upon a second offence. The last remaining comedian is declared the winner and receives the LOL UK Trophy.[1]
Production
The UK version of LOL: Last One Laughing follows successful international adaptations of the format, including editions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, and Canada. It is produced by Banijay UK labels Initial and Zeppotron and is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.[2]
Episodes
Series 1 (2025)
The participants were revealed in October 2024 as Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, and Richard Ayoade.[3]
| Episode | Release date | Cards given | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 March 2025 | Sara Pascoe, Bob Mortimer, Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett | none |
| 2 | Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Joe Wilkinson | none | |
| 3 | Harriet Kemsley | Nick Mohammed as Mr. Swallow | |
| 4 | Judi Love | Danny Dyer | |
| 5 | 27 March 2025 | Daisy May Cooper, Lou Sanders Daisy May Cooper Richard Ayoade |
Danny Dyer, Alison Hammond |
| 6 | Harriet Kemsley, Lou Sanders, Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade | none | |
| Winner: | Bob Mortimer | ||
Series 2
A second series was announced as having been commissioned in May 2025.[4]
Reception
LOL: Last One Laughing UK received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for its unique format and comedic talent but some criticism for pacing and repetition.[5]
References
- ^ Heritage, Stuart (31 March 2025). "Nothing beats Bob Mortimer! The irresistible comedy that could just save Amazon". The Guardian.
- ^ "Last One Laughing UK review". The Guardian.
- ^ "Watch the trailer for 'Last One Laughing UK' now streaming on Prime Video". AboutAmazon. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (15 May 2025). "'Last One Laughing UK' Renewed For Season 2 At Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Last One Laughing UK review". The Guardian.