Perfect Playlist

Here comedians choose half-a-dozen or so of their favourite comedy moments, illustrated with clips. Whether it's just the things that make them laugh or important influences on their careers, these selections reveal what makes their comedy brains tick.

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Fri 01 August 2014

'A masterclass in what not to do'

Paul Chowdhry picks his comedy favourites

01/08/2014 … Joan RiversShe’s a real living legend.

Thu 31 July 2014

'It’s a bold performer who risks the audience's disapproval'

Christian O'Connell chooses his Perfect Playlist

31/07/2014 … I’m a newbie to stand up.

Wed 30 July 2014

'This song has always made me giggle'

Jason Cook chooses his comedy favourites

30/07/2014 … Bad NewsFirst up, in memory of the passing of the great Rik Mayall, I'll have this Bad News clip from when they played the Tube back in the day.

Tue 29 July 2014

It is impossible to hear the Ying Tong Song and not feel utter joy

Zoe Lyons chooses her - and her dad's - comedy favourites

29/07/2014 … I have a lot to thank my father for, my pointy profile, my appreciation of the great outdoors but mostly my love of comedy.

Mon 28 July 2014

'Skilful, inventive and most of all hilarious'

Kevin Day chooses his comedy favourites

28/07/2014 … Laurel and HardyMy earliest memory is sitting on my Dad's knee, with snow falling outside, while he watched Laurel and Hardy trying to sell fish in Towed In A Hole.