Critically-acclaimed comedian Mark Watson is heading to Bristol with his new stand-up show in the autumn.

Mark Watson: The Infinite Show is inspired by the shocking state of the world and the comedian's desire to do something about it.

Watson tears into his topic with his notoriously high joke and rant-per-minute rate.

Last year, the comedian wrote songs, hurled coconuts and begged piggy-backs as part of Dave's Taskmaster television game show.

He also lost almost three stone and faced a lifelong phobia during a stint on Channel 4's The Island with Bear Grylls

Watson can regularly be seen on panel shows including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Would I Lie To You and Have I Got News For You.

Mark Watson will be performing at the Bristol Old Vic on November 3.

Tickets, priced £20, are available online at www.bristololdvic.org.uk or from the box office on 01179 877877.