The experts' views

Humour is no laughing matter. Well, obviously, it is, but, as our experts show, it also has its serious side, too...

What makes you laugh?

We're still collecting jokes - to add your punchline to our research, submit your joke online.

Why did the Irish end up the butt of so many gags? And does free speech affect the nature of British jokes in a global world?

Watch some of the most interesting contributions - and discover what they tell us - from the joke booth jokes.

As we prepare to paint the joke booth blue and return it to Doctor Who, watch Lenny's last thoughts.

Our joke booth toured the nation, collecting people's favourite gags. What did we learn from the British joke survey?

Content last updated: 31/05/2007