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Margaret Cho

PsyCHO Amazon

The San-Franciscan sitcom pioneer has been effortlessly upending racist and sexist
stereotypes for decades, and has picked up several starry showbiz anecdotes along
the way. There is also a scream-worthy sex story here that has her loyal audience in
hysterics.
Best bit: “Asian women have a lot of power. We’re sort of like blondes, but no one
thinks we’re stupid.” EEJ

Maria Bamford
The Special Special Special! Netflix

As if Bamford’s standup wasn’t twisted enough, this 2012 set is filmed in her living
room, to an audience of just two people – her mum and dad. Bamford pulls no
punches for them, in a claustrophobically intense hour on God, mental health and
existential despair.
Best bit: “My mom is very religious, and she said: ‘Whatever you think about all the
time, that’s what you worship.’ If that’s the case, I’d like everyone to pop open their
Diet Coke cans and turn to page 37 of their People magazines.” BL

Mark Thomas

Check Up: Our NHS @ 70 Go Faster Stripe (£5)

A documentary/comedy show in which Thomas reports back from the frontline of an
increasingly privatised NHS, with stories of shadowing staff and interviews with
bigwigs. The power of his oratory and his love for the subject makes it an affecting
watch.
Best bit: The 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony reveal. PF

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Michelle Wolf

Joke Show Netflix