Comedy Poll: Who is the greatest stand-up comedian of all time?

Last week, Digital Spy readers crowned Michael McIntyre the best British stand-up around.

But can the UK stars of today compete with the greatest comics from across the globe and the legends from years gone by?

Michael McIntyre was named the best on these shores in 2011, with Peter Kay and Lee Evans close behind, but are your UK top three on the same level as the likes of Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce or Eddie Murphy?

Vote in our new poll to let us know who you think is the greatest stand-up comedian of all time, and comment on your choice in the space below.

If you can't spot your favourite in our survey, just pop their name in the handy 'Other' box and tell us why we were wrong to leave them off the shortlist!

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