British comedy less cerebral humour of Benny Hill and his ITV sketch series "The Benny Hill Show". Other notable sketch-based series include "Morecambe and Wise", "The Two Ronnies", "The Goodies", "French and Saunders", "Absolutely", "Little Britain", "The Catherine Tate Show" and "The Fast Show". In the 1980s, alternative comedy was spearheaded by Ben Elton and The Comic Strip group which included Alexei Sayle, Rik Mayall, and French and Saunders. "Vic Reeves Big Night Out" influenced the style of a whole new generation of comics in the 1990s until the present day. The 1990s and 2000s (decade) have also seen the rise of
The ALTdot COMedy Lounge The ALTdot COMedy Lounge The ALTdot Comedy Lounge is a popular alternative comedy show in Toronto. For over 21 years, The ALTdot Comedy Lounge has been one of Toronto's premiere showcase venues and favourite spot for performers residing in and visiting the city. Encouraging alternative, non-traditional and new material, the ALTdot features a variety of comedians and continues to discover the best. With our regular drop-in guests from around the world, sketch artists, character pieces, fantastic stand-up, the ALTdot aims at providing an alternative to the mainstream, in a comfortable, cabaret atmosphere. It runs every Monday at The Rivoli. The