Who ranks as the finest TV stand-up comedian? As Harry Hill memorably declared: "There's only one way to decide it - FIGHT!" However, since that approach remains unavailable, television critic Gary Bushell has revealed his picks for the 10 greatest comedians in history. ‌

Bushell, who boasts four decades of experience as a journalist and critic across multiple national publications, describes his selection as a "considered top ten of stand-up comedians who also make or made TV shows". He clarifies that the roster is "confined to solo turns (so no Morecambe and Wise) and doesn't include comedy magicians like the immortal Tommy Cooper or the squeakier Joe Pasquale". ‌

Penning his rankings for The Express , he encourages readers to "feel free to disagree at the end". Something that, g

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