'Every character is an idiot'
Ian Smith picks his Perfect Playlist
05/08/2017 … Ian Smith chooses his favourite comedy moments.
2017 Features
Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Sat 05 August 2017
Fri 04 August 2017
The day I died in front of 20,000 people
Terry Alderton recalls his Unforgettable Five gigs
04/08/2017 … With more than 25 years in the business, Terry Alderton has his share of memorable gigs.
Who is the worst person you've ever met at Edinburgh?
Comedians share their Fringe stories
04/08/2017 … There are too many to count.
'One of the last great entertainers'
Pippa Evans picks her Perfect Playlist
04/08/2017 … As long as I can remember, I have loved musical comedy.
Thu 03 August 2017
© Karla Gowlett My boyfriend cheated on me – then talked about it on stage
One of Katy Brand's Unforgettable Five gigs
03/08/2017 … Best gigI used to do live sketch comedy very regularly when I first started out, and would book into any gig that would have me.
Who is the best person you've ever met at Edinburgh?
Comedians share their Fringe stories
03/08/2017 … ‘I was holding up a sign asking people to be quiet as they exited one show, so as not to disturb another.
'It's not cool to say it, but this sitcom is exceptional'
Carl Donnelly picks his Perfect Playlist
03/08/2017 … Comedy is obviously subjective and if you asked me on another day I’d probably pick six different people or shows but as of this morning, this is my list of…
Wed 02 August 2017
Upstaged by the cocktail sausages
Jonny Awsum shares his Unforgettable Five gigs
02/08/2017 … Jonny Awsum returns to Edinburgh following his success in Britain’s Got Talent – here are five more memorable gigs from his career… Worst start I…