Joan Rivers made me quit my job!
Cally Beaton shares her comedy favourites
22/08/2019 … Joan Rivers The first time I saw Joan Rivers was in a clip from the Carol Burnett Show, filmed in 1970 which I watched when it went out on TV in the UK a few…
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.
Thu 22 August 2019
Wed 21 August 2019
'Anyone talking about a ballbag is pretty funny...'
Lolly Jones picks her comedy favourites
21/08/2019 … This Country – The vicar's ballbag I love the family rivalry in This Country.
Tue 20 August 2019
'Some of the greatest few minutes of television ever made'
Jenny Bede picks her comedy favourites
20/08/2019 … Hi, just so you know I take this sort of thing way too seriously, and I’ve sucked all the fun out of it for myself.
Mon 19 August 2019
'A female character with depth, personality and jokes. Perfect.'
Rachel Fairburn picks her comedy favourites
19/08/2019 … Micky Flanagan: Out Out I absolutely love Micky Flanagan.
Sun 18 August 2019
A character ruined by audiences' loss of nuance
Comedian and drummer Alexander Fox picks his comedy favourites
18/08/2019 … Steve Coogan – but liveLet's go nuclear early-doors.
Sat 17 August 2019
'Tom and Jerry are one of the best comedy duos ever'
Italian comedian Francesco De Carlo picks his comedy favourites
17/08/2019 … Tom & Jerry - The Cat Concerto (1947) Probably one of the best comedy duos ever.
Fri 16 August 2019
'I cannot walk past a Carpetright without hearing his voice...'
Impressionist, comedian and singer Naomi McDonald picks her comedy favourites
16/08/2019 … Anthony Jeselnik: Will drop your baby I had seen Anthony Jeselnik superbly roasting Donald Trump on Comedy Central and immediately recognised he was…
Thu 15 August 2019
Here's one of the best video games for comedy
Luke Rollason shares his Perfect Playlist
15/08/2019 … A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence Charlie Chaplin said: ‘Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.