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The Alternative Comedy Experience is a British stand-up comedy television series created and curated by comedian Stewart Lee, premiering in 2014. The show features performances from alternative comedians recorded at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Emphasizing analytical and unconventional humor, the series also includes backstage interviews where the performers discuss their material and the contemporary comedy landscape.
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Was The Alternative Comedy Experience first broadcast in 2014 or earlier?
The live performances were recorded at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh in July 2012, and the first series was broadcast on Comedy Central in 2013. The 2014 date generally refers to the second series. [British Comedy Guide](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/alternative_comedy_experience/)
What was Stewart Lee's role in The Alternative Comedy Experience?
Stewart Lee curated the alternative-comedy line-up and interviewed performers in backstage segments. The format combines edited live sets with informal conversations about comedy rather than presenting Lee as the only performer. [Stewart Lee](https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/alt-comedy-exp/the-alternative-comedy-experience-interview-with-stewart-lee/)
Where was The Alternative Comedy Experience filmed?
The performances were filmed at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh, a small club setting rather than a conventional television studio. The first series used footage recorded during July 2012. [British Comedy Guide](https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/alternative_comedy_experience/)
Which comedians appear in The Alternative Comedy Experience?
The line-up includes Tony Law, Josie Long, Paul Foot, David O'Doherty, Bridget Christie, Robin Ince, Henning Wehn, and Andy Zaltzman. The show is therefore an ensemble showcase of British and international alternative comedians, not a Stewart Lee solo special. [Stewart Lee](https://www.stewartlee.co.uk/alt-comedy-exp/the-alternative-comedy-experience-interview-with-stewart-lee/)
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