They taught me you can do what you like – as long as it's funny
Jarred Christmas chooses his comedy favourites
16/10/2013 … Eddie Murphy: DeliriousI first saw this when I was about 14 I think.
2013 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.
Wed 16 October 2013
Fri 27 September 2013
'It changed my life forever and I've ski-doo'd that breathful trail ever since'
Tony Law chooses his comedy favourites
27/09/2013 … Sean LockI like to be surprised.
Mon 23 September 2013
'Brutally funny lines that have an unstoppable violent rhythm'
Lisa McGee, writer of C4's new comedy London Irish, chooses her comedy favourites
23/09/2013 … SeinfeldMy favourite comedy show of all time is Seinfeld.
Wed 18 September 2013
'You need to feel like it could go wrong to really get the most out of stand-up'
Ahead of his tour, James Acaster chooses his comedy favourites
18/09/2013 … Calvin and HobbesBill Watterson created a wonderful world with just the right balance of gags, imagination and pathos.
Fri 06 September 2013
*Anything* can be entertaining for 30 seconds
Miss Behave chooses her comedy favourites
06/09/2013 … South Park (in particular, Cartoon Wars)I love ALL South Park.
Thu 05 September 2013
We miss Alan Coren. I try to channel him...
Jeremy Hardy chooses his comedy favourites
05/09/2013 … Richard PryorRichard Pryor revolutionised stand-up comedy.
Fri 23 August 2013
'My burning loins have determined my comedic tastes'
Juliette Burton chooses her Perfect Playlist
23/08/2013 … Vicar of Dibley It might not be cool or edgy but Dawn French was a great role model for an overweight 10-year-old girl like me! The humour is innocent yet…
Thu 22 August 2013
'I'm afraid of Peter Cook's talent'
Terry Clement chooses his comedy favourties
22/08/2013 … Peter Cook & Chris Morris: Why Bother?For me, this is like Jimi Hendrix forming a band with Prince! I love every bit of shuffled paper and adjusted seat.