'I wish they'd make a Muslim Life Of Brian'
Sajeela Kershi picks her Perfect Playlist
19/08/2017 … Jeez, this playlist is harder than it first appeared.
2017 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.
Sat 19 August 2017
Fri 18 August 2017
'It's what stand-up comedy should be'
Aatif Nawaz picks his Perfect Playlist
18/08/2017 … Aatif Nawaz, who is presenting his third show at the Edinburgh Fringe, selects his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites.
Thu 17 August 2017
'I’ve always had a thing for angry men'
Ingrid Olvier picks her Perfect Playlist
17/08/2017 … My Edinburgh show Speech! is my response to the current political climate, using character comedy to explore ideas that I’m interested in.
Wed 16 August 2017
I fundamentally disagree with Patrice O’Neal... but he makes me laugh
16/08/2017 … Born in Sweden to immigrant Chinese parents, Evelyn Mok is making her full-length solo debut at this year’s Fringe.
Tue 15 August 2017
I've always tried to make performance art with punchlines
15/08/2017 … I like artful stupidity.
Mon 14 August 2017
This made me proud to be an Australian Greek
Steen Raskopoulos picks his Perfect Playlist
14/08/2017 … My Perfect Playlist is a combination of various Australian performers and TV shows that I would enthusiastically re-enact at anytime anyone would pay me attention.
Sun 13 August 2017
'Every scene is quotable, bleak and darkly funny'
Tom Ward picks his Perfect Playlist
13/08/2017 … The current holder of the Chortle best newcomer award, Tom Ward is back in Edinburgh with his second show.
Sat 12 August 2017
Richard Herring blew my mind
Annie McGrath picks her Perfect Playlist
12/08/2017 … Annie McGrath chooses her favourite comedy moments:Mean GirlsI saw Mean Girls when it came out in 2004 in a cinema in my dad’s hometown, Redruth, in deepest,…