His 2012 UK and Ireland arena tour has already included a whopping 10 night sold-out residency at London's O2 Arena Having a laugh: Michael McIntyre is one of Britain's most popular comics PA Live comedy's juggernaut equivalent -- but driven by the poshest trucker you could ever hope to meet - continues to rumble on as Michael McIntyre undertakes one of the biggest comedy arena tours of all time. There are slight differences to their respective acts, though. For instance, his observations concerning umbrellas would no doubt be far more fascinating, even if Rihanna's appearance as she ponders the same subject may have a little more visual pizzazz. Unsurprisingly, the Live at the Apollo mainstay has a DVD coming out very soon, just in time for Christmas. And you can get an exclusive sneak peep at his routine about the perils of working a charity auction by clicking on the video player below. Showtime! touches on subjects such as family life, modern travails and all those everyday things punter were never aware of being so absurd... Everything that has made him one of the most popular comedians on stage and on your telly, then.