Which comedian? (Lighthearted!)

I`m another suggesting Michael Palin, I think he`d be a calming influence in a restless world.

the man from bake off in a bright shirt.

Would have gone for Victoria Wood unfortunately no longer with us, so perhaps Sara Millichan or Dawn French

tinafl - don't let Victoria Wood. no longer being with us in Real Life stop you, Yes to Victoria Wood. A talented, compassionate, sensible, amusing northern lass who could also play the piano and entertain us at all times. What's not to like!

Ha, ha, DanniRae, so he is. Didn’t realise you were after live ones!

Lee Mack - extremely quick witted so obviously very clever. I find him hilarious on "Would I lie to You".

Was just about to say Lee Mack but you got there first Grannyrebel. Incredibly quick retorts and really funny.

I was just hoping that no one would say Lee Mack. He's always got to take over and make things all about him!
I'd second Sandi Toksvig though and if only Victoria Wood was still with us.

Yes, Lee Mack - at least if his policies were rubbish we could enjoy his quick retorts at QT!

X post Jane10

Bob Mortimer. You can never tell if he is telling the truth and he makes me laugh.

Jo Brand. Very kind and compassionate, has done a 'proper job' at the sharp end of mental health nursing. Intelligent and witty. Or Jennifer Saunders. Either one would be excellent.

Bob Mortimer is hilarious!

Ricky Gervais. He's passionate about animals and climate change, as well as being insightful and funny (well I like him, anyway)

Peter Kay definitely - I don't say he would make a brilliant job of running the country (but then neither do the current lot) but at least he'd make us laugh about the political disasters.

When I'm feeling down, I go to YouTube and watch his "Mis-heard Lyrics'"sketch and it always cheers me up.

I wish I knew why he cancelled his tour, it must have been something very serious but as far as I know, the family secret has been kept.

Lovely Peter Kay!

I would have voted for Jeremy Hardy however he sadly died this year

Billy Connolly for me I love him

Billy Connolly for me .. says it how it is and is so passionate about the world and what is going on in it. He seems to get on well with so many different kinds of people. I just wish there was a miracle cure for his illness.

Alternatively John Bishop and Eddie Izzard have stepped up to the mark and suffered physically for their charities so can be trusted to fight for what they believe in.

Mrs Brown - another one here who doesn't get it. NOT funny.

Henning Wehn? He would keep us in Europe! My husband was crying with laughter when we saw him live

If she wasn't dead – and much missed – I would have nominated Victoria Wood.

Looks like a full cabinet already

Definitely Bradley Walsh or Peter Kay.

Think we already have a bunch of them running the country.

Frank Skinner as he would put all the rest in Room 101 !