# The greatest stand-up comedians according to Channel 4 viewers (2007)

In "The 100 Greatest Stand-Ups" (2007), Channel 4 viewers chose Scotland's Billy Connolly as the greatest stand-up comedian, ahead of Peter Kay and Eddie Izzard. This is the top 10.

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- Nov 30, 2022 · Isabela Bezerra
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## Top 10

1. **Billy Connolly** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Scottish, the "Big Yin".
2. **Peter Kay** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — From Bolton, England.
3. **Eddie Izzard** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — English, known for surreal humour.
4. **Harry Hill** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — English, a former doctor.
5. **Bill Hicks** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — American.
6. **Richard Pryor** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — American.
7. **Bill Bailey** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — English, mixes comedy and music.
8. **Victoria Wood** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — English, the highest-placed woman.
9. **Chris Rock** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — American.
10. **Ross Noble** (-1 · ▲0 ▼1) — English, a master of improvisation.

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