Funny fella Lee Hurst is making a long overdue return to Wavendon venue The Stables this Friday (Feb 5) night with his latest show, Comedy show No.9.
We know, it's a tricky one to explain, but we've got it sorted: It's a show, the ninth one and it's comedy.
Now, there are other ways to spend your Friday night; doing the weekly supermarket sweep, perhaps, or by settling back for the final of 'Celebrity' Big Brother. And yep, Channel 5's car crash house happenings might prove funny, but it won't be laugh out loud stuff, more like cringe and giggle.
Nah, there's only one way to wipe away the strains of another working week, and that's with Hurst and his crafted funnies.
Before making tracks to the Keynes, Lee went On Track with Total MK...
When did you first think 'Comedy - that's the job for me'
I reckon that would be... next week Wednesday. It's leaving it late for the tour I'm doing, but should keep me nice and frosty.
Which comedian first piqued your interest, and why?
I couldn't pin any one down really as I loved comedy from an early age.
TV wise I remember liking Monty Python, Spike Milligan, Tommy Cooper, The Two Ronnies, Dave Allen. As you can see, an eclectic mix.
If you weren't working raising the smiles, what would you be working as?
For many years I've moonlighted as a jubilee day flag seller. I won't lie , since the bumper year of 1977 it's been tough going, it's nice to have the comedy to fall back on.
What's the best heckle you've ever had?
There hasn't been one.
They're normally drunk and if they're too lippy they end up driving with me to Epping Forest.
It's a drag with all the traffic, but at least you have someone to talk to on th e way there. Coming back on my own can be quite lonely.
Tell us about your worst gig so far
Probably going to be that one next week Wednesday.
...and the one which still sends shivers for all the right reasons?
When I have that one I'll get back to you.
Comedy has changed hugely over the past 50 years, so where do you think it will be in another 50 years?
Without me. I'll be dead.
Are there any subjects which are off limits?
No. If anyone tries to censor me off we go to Epping Forest.
You know the rest.
To book tickets for Friday's date visit www.stables.org
