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THE TOP 10 BRITISH COMEDIANS (UK) IN 2025
The top 10 British comedians and comics (UK) in 2025 list. The most popular and most followed British male comics and famous female United Kingdom comedians in 2025 as seen on Youtube, Netflix, TikTok and Instagram and most sold stand-up comedy shows across the United Kingdom.
THE TOP 10 BRITISH COMEDIANS (UK) IN 2025
The below top 10 most popular British comedians in the UK list ranked by several factors including global Google searches, the number of fans on social media and the most sold stand-up comedy shows across the United Kingdom.
Who is the best British comedian in the UK?
For some comedy fans, Jack Whitehall is considered the best British comedian in the UK. For others is David Walliams.
The choice is very personal.
Check out our below ranking list and decide who the best and top British comedians in the UK are right now.
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10. Rufus Hound
Rufus Hound is one of the most popular male British comedians with 20+ thousand followers on Instagram and 900+ thousand followers on Twitter.
Rufus Hound popular British comedian with a motorbike with the new Triumph logo.
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9. Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G)
Sacha Baron Cohen (Ali G) is one of the most-followed male British comedians with 1.2+ million followers on Instagram.
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8. Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh Ranganathan is one of the most popular English male comedians with 1+ million followers on Instagram and 500+ thousand followers on TikTok.
Romesh Ranganathan popular British comedian wearing red jacket with the new adidas logo.
Romesh is a comedian, presenter, and actor. His style of comedy is deadpan and often self-deprecating.
Ranganathan also hosts “A League Of Their Own”, the popular sports entertainment panel show with over 100+ thousand followers on Instagram.
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7. Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr is one of the most popular male British comedians with 1+ million followers on Instagram and 1.1+ million subscribers on YouTube.
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6. Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais is one of the top male British comedians with 4+ million followers on Instagram and 600+ thousand subscribers on YouTube.
Ricky Gervais popular British comedian with a vodka bottle with the new Dutch Barn logo
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5. Russell Howard
Richard Howard is one of the most popular male British comedians with 700+ thousand followers on Instagram, 1.2+ million followers on Twitter and 1.4+ million subscribers on YouTube.
Russell Howard popular British comedian
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4. David Walliams
David Wallians is one of the most-followed male British comedians with 2.1+ million followers on Instagram and 2.2+ million followers on Twitter.
David Walliams a popular British comedian
Walliams became notoriously popular for his highly controversial “Hide the Sausage” comedy sketch which many people found it sickening and unacceptable.
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3. Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall is one of the top male British comedians with 3+ million followers on Instagram, 5.9+ million followers on Twitter and 1.3+ million subscribers on YouTube.
Jack Whitehall popular British stand-up comedian UK with the new Netflix logo.
2. James Corden
James Corden is one of the most popular British comedians with 10+ million followers on X, 6+ million followers on Instagram and 5+ million followers on Facebook.
1. Thomas Michael Simons (TommyInnit)
TommyInnit is one of the most popular British comedians with 13+ million subscribers on YouTube, 11+ million followers on TikTok, 4+ million followers on X and 2+ million followers on Instagram.
Thomas Michael Simons TommyInnit popular British comedian using a microphone with the new YouTube icon red.
Thomas Michael Simons, better known as TommyInnit, is an English YouTuber, Twitch streamer and comedian. He produces Minecraft-related videos and live streams, including collaborations with fellow YouTubers and streamers in the Dream SMP
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OTHER TOP BRITISH COMEDIANS
- Miranda Hart
- Russel Kane
- Bradley Walsh
- Monty Python
- John Bishop
- Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean)
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- Jason Manford
- Greg Davies
- Dawn French
- Christian Brighty
- Greg Davies
- Sara Pascoe
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- Jack Dee
- Omid Djalili
- Michael McIntyre
- Alexander Amstrong
- Matt Lucas
- Peter Kay
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- Jim Davidson
- Gary Delaney
- Alan Carr
- Jennifer Saunders
- Billy Connolly
- Marcus Brigstocke
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- Lee Evans
- Lenny Henry
- Jo Caulfield
- Stuart Goldsmith
- Jimeoin Mckeown
- The Catherine Tate show
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- Mel Giedroyc
- Andi Osho
- Alfie Moore
- Hugh Dennis
- Ellie Taylor
- Ruth Jones
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Honorable mentions to:
- Alan Davies
- Jo Brand
- Steve Coogan
- Terry Jones
- Benny Hill
- Eric Morecambe
- Ed Byrne – Irish comedian
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Conclusion
Some of these top 10 popular British comedians in the UK have a remarkable talent for using humour to bring to light complex social issues and taboos in today’s British society.
These popular British comics and comedians have earned the right to inform and influence their U.S.A. audiences and fans to think about and take action towards a particular cause or issue.
By combining facts and humour, the impact of the message is amplified and increases its chances of being seen and grasped by the public. Onstage, some of these best British comedians turn their oppressors, agitations and abusers into the butt of the joke. Not only can they do that but in doing so you disempower that negativity. The fact that these great British comedians can share these emotions while keeping the audience in endless belly-clenching laughter is the sign of a master comedian.
Marketers who want to connect with humour and comedy themes have found partnering with comedians is a great way to bring refreshing and enjoyable storytelling to their customers.
This can be done by finding fun ways to express how your brand can solve someone’s issues or challenges or by simply not taking your brand benefits too seriously and allowing some silliness in your storytelling.
Comedy surely is not for all brands, but few have found comedy a fantastic way to engage their audiences.
On the other hand, learning how to promote a comedy business requires a creative and strategic marketing approach to reach your most valuable audience and stand out in a very competitive market.
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