This British comedy series is a deconstruction of humor in a jazz-like improvisation. We discuss Lee's persona, the BBC's decision-making process and the fine lines between self-absorption, art and masturbation. In fact, we take a masturbation metaphor way too far. So brace yourselves.

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• Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, Series 3
• The Thick of It
• Travel Man
• Nanette
• Review
• The Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project
• How I Escaped My Certain Fate
• Something to Take the Edge Off

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• Who says you can't do jokes about religion on the BBC?
• Stewart Lee returns in 'Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle'
• Stewart Lee Live Review: If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One
• Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle roars back with more deceptive deadpanning
• ‘Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle’: Daring You To Like It
• Why I walked out of a Stewart Lee gig
• Where are the Thinkers? Stewart Lee in conversation with Neil Jackson for Post-Nearly Press