They were all really funny – and that is just a shortlist.

I realise that making people laugh is probably the hardest thing in showbusiness and I accept that humour is a very personal thing.

But I have to say I just find most modern comedians very bland and unfunny. I suspect it’s a generational thing.

It’s probably down to the fact that they’re not able to offend other groups while delivering their so-called funny lines.

At one time, comedians were the cutting edge of humour but they’ve been blunted by so many people who are offended at the slightest little thing.

When you can’t deliver a very funny punchline because you’ll probably be cancelled it does reduce your material somewhat.

Comedy used to break down so many barriers but not any more it seems.

Ray Cundy

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