LOL: Last One Laughing UK
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| genre = Comedy
Reality
| creator = Hitoshi Matsumoto
| presenter = Jimmy Carr & Roisin Conaty
| theme_music_composer = Molecular Sound
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| producer = Banijay UK, Zeppotron, Initial
| runtime =
| network = Amazon Prime Video
| first_aired = {{Start date|2025|03|20|df=y}}
| last_aired = present
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LOL: Last One Laughing UK is a British comedy reality television series based on the Japanese show Documental. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty, 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.{{Citation needed|date=April 2025}}
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 offense. The last remaining comedian is declared the winner and receives the LOL UK Trophy.{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/31/last-one-laughing-uk-bob-mortimer-amazon | title=Nothing beats Bob Mortimer! The irresistible comedy that could just save Amazon | work=The Guardian | date=31 March 2025 | last1=Heritage | first1=Stuart }}
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 Zeppotron and Initial and is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.{{cite web |title=Last One Laughing UK review |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/31/last-one-laughing-uk-bob-mortimer-amazon |website=The Guardian}}
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.{{cite web |title=Watch the trailer for ‘Last One Laughing UK’ now streaming on Prime Video |url=https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/entertainment/last-one-laughing-uk-trailer-release-date |website=AboutAmazon |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=2 October 2024}}
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| Episode | Release date | Cards given | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | rowspan=4|20 March 2025 | {{yel}} Sara Pascoe, Bob Mortimer, Joe Wilkinson, Rob Beckett, Joe Lycett | none |
| 2 | {{sent off}} Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett, Joe Wilkinson | none | |
| 3 | {{yel}} Harriet Kemsley | Nick Mohammed as Mr. Swallow | |
| 4 | {{sent off|1}} Judi Love | Danny Dyer | |
| 5 | rowspan=2|27 March 2025 | {{yel}} Daisy May Cooper, Lou Sanders {{sent off}} Daisy May Cooper {{Yellow card}} Richard Ayoade | Danny Dyer, Alison Hammond | |
| 6 | {{sent off}} Harriet Kemsley, Lou Sanders, Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade | none | |
| Winner: | colspan=2|Bob Mortimer |
= Series 2 =
A second series was announced as having been commissioned in May 2025.{{cite web |last1=Goldbart |first1=Max |title=‘Last One Laughing UK’ Renewed For Season 2 At Prime Video |url=https://deadline.com/2025/05/lol-last-one-laughing-uk-renewed-season-2-at-prime-video-1236398982/ |website=Deadline |access-date=17 May 2025 |date=15 May 2025}}
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.{{cite web |title=Last One Laughing UK review |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/mar/31/last-one-laughing-uk-bob-mortimer-amazon |website=The Guardian}}
References
External links
- [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09RQZ6YQ6 Official Amazon Prime Video Page]
- {{IMDb title|35050741}}
{{Amazon Prime Video original series}}
Category:2025 British television series debuts
Category:2020s British comedy television series
Category:2020s British reality television series
Category:Amazon Prime Video original programming
Category:British English-language television shows