Louis Theroux

I have a lot of respect for people who can zing on the fly, ad hoc.

improvisationally.

You may also be familiar with him as the host of many, many panel shows here in the UK, shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, I think that one's not on the air anymore, the Big Fat Quiz of the Year, and most recently, Amazon's smash hit, Last One Laughing.

That's been smashing it in the ratings, where he's assembled with, he's the host, but there are a rogues gallery of beloved British comedians, and they all try not to laugh.

Right.

And then the others try and make them laugh.

I think you're getting the idea.

He's a colossus of the present day comedy scene.

And it's great to have him on the show because it's a chance to examine someone.

Examine sounds operational.

Have a conversation with someone who's at the top of their profession and who will be a name that's known to many of you.

And also to talk a little bit about comedy.

But we're coming up to that.

However, over the years, he has come under fire for various reasons.

In 2012, there was his involvement in a wholly legal but nevertheless controversial tax avoidance scheme.

More recently, there were jokes...

that some people didn't like.

We speak in particular about one he made in 2021 on his Netflix special, His Dark Material.

I was keen to talk to Jimmy because he's a big name, a talented comedian.

I know him a little bit, but also because I was hoping to speak about comedy.