Stand-up Dara’s always thinking on his feet

Named by Channel 4 as the 16th best comedian, Ó Briain is at his wittiest in new DVD, Craic Dealer, says Richard Fitzpatrick

DARA Ó Briain speaks quicker than most people, but what sets him apart is the speed of his thought. Ó Briain will disappear down the most bizarre byways, given half a chance, yet, somehow, manage to find his way back to the crossroads from whence he came.

During Craic Dealer, the live stand-up DVD released today, Ó Briain chats to a carpenter towards the front of his audience in the Edinburgh Playhouse.