I knew Eddie Murphy from the movies, but stand-up... Wow!

Faye Treacy picks her comedy favourites

Edinburgh Fringe comedian Faye Treacy picks her Perfect Playlist...

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

I love a comedian who can hold one story for a set. She is the ultimate storyteller to me. I adored these and have listened multiple times. The structure is perfect, and she keeps me captivated throughout.

There's so much control in that, and I could hear Sarah Kendall tell me about her Australian childhood over and over.

Morecambe and Wise and Andre Previn

Back in the heyday, where you could book a full orchestra for a telly comedy special. The setup is they’ve booked one of the world's most excellent conductors to conduct one of the world's most outstanding soloists, Yehudi Menuhin, to play the Mendelssohn violin concerto.

Problem is he never agreed, so he is to be replaced by Eric Morecambe playing Grieg's piano concerto. ‘Classical’ music is known for being snobby, and I loved how Andre Previn, sorry Mr Preview. played along perfectly.

The writing is gorgeous. ‘Is this the band? Seen better bands on a cigar? Which ones the fixer?’ ‘Could we get in touch with Grieg?’ And, of course, ‘I'm playing all the right notes… not necessarily in the right order."

Schitt's Creek

Oh my, this was a sitcom. I nearly cried after the last episode. It felt like a break-up because I was so invested in the characters and family. Where you’re like, ‘I know this can't go on, cos it would ruin us, ruin this perfection, but please, can I still stay in touch with your Mother?’

Ice cream skit: Eddie Murphy

I was a stereotypical student who'd discovered Bill Hicks, who then googled other American comics; Carlin, Hedberg, Pryor, Silverman.

I knew Eddie Murphy from the movies, but watching his stand-up, I was like, wow. I loved the mania. So, the 1983 Delirious special is problematic, but there is one routine I'd like to focus on.

‘The ICE cream man is coming! The ice cream man is coming! Mooooom!!’ We all know that feeling, best days in summer ever. But for Eddie the ice cream van always would drive an extra block. Great physical comedy and pretending the mic was the ice cream.

Also, mocking the ice cream-less neighbour with: ‘You don't have no ice cream, you didn't get none cos you are on the welfare, you can't afford it. Your dad’s an alcoholic.’

I remember that there was no way my mum would pay for us to get ice cream every time that bloody van came by. You'd be hunting down the back of the sofa for coins. I love how it ends when he gets his comeuppance, but he picks it up off the floor anyway.

It's so childish and honest about how kids can be pretty mean from time to time and gross. I used to share my 99 Fake with the dog.

Booksmart

I love this movie about geeky, awkward teenage girls who just try really hard, only then to worry that they’re no fun, everyone hates them and that they’ve wasted the best years of their life. I related.

Female friendship is intense and unique, especially with a load of teenage hormones added, and this movie captured that, and the casting was perfect. I loved the character development and finished the movie wishing them both well. It's a sweet, funny film, and I've also read the script by Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins, Susanna Fogel, and Katie Silberman a few times. It's a masterclass in feature writing.

Meet Your Second Wife: SNL

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are outstanding. This sketch is a mock game show where male contestants get to meet their second wives. Obviously, a lot younger.

You can tell Fey and Poehler are really enjoying this skit. Every contestant meets a younger girl (child) with an increasing age gap. It's uncomfortable, but so, so real.

One contestant who has freaked out says to the girl still in middle school, ‘I'll see you again in 20 years.’ With Amy Poehler quipping in: ‘Actually, it's 7."’ Oh, it's beautiful. I may have sent this sketch to a few divorcees.