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.
Nathan Cassidy's Perfect Playlist
11/08/2017 … A question I’m often asked is 'Nathan, for God’s sake why are you doing comedy?' The answer is those moments of inspiration and delight…
Graham Dickson's Perfect Playlist
10/08/2017 … Graham Dickson, an improviser with the Austentatious team who is also performing his solo show The Narcissist, picks his Perfect Playlist.
Joz Norris picks his Perfect Playlist
09/08/2017 … Hi Chortle, I realised today I forgot to include an introductory paragraph to my Perfect Playlist, saying something like "Hello and welcome to my Perfect Playlist!"…
Andrew Doyle picks his Perfect Playlist
08/08/2017 … Everybody knows that comedians make the worst audience members.
Maria Shehata picks her Perfect Playlist
07/08/2017 … American comedian Maria Shehata, who is making her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, choses her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites.
Veteran writer Richard Sparks picks his Perfect Playlist
06/08/2017 … In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the schoolmaster sketch which Rowan Atkinson performed t in The Secret Policeman's Ball.
Ian Smith picks his Perfect Playlist
05/08/2017 … Ian Smith chooses his favourite comedy moments.
Pippa Evans picks her Perfect Playlist
04/08/2017 … As long as I can remember, I have loved musical comedy.
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