David Mitchell (comedian)

Mitchell gives an implausible story something solid to push against. Start with Bob Mortimer’s dentistry claim on Would I Lie to You?: the increasingly exact questions are part of the entertainment, not merely a route to the verdict. His exasperated screen persona makes Mortimer’s calm elaboration funnier. Watch the whole exchange rather than a final outburst to appreciate how a sceptical listener can help another performer build a story.