'It showed off the fast, catty, camp humour of gay men'
Edinburgh Fringe comedian Dane Buckley chooses his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
23/07/2026 … My influences, and the best comedians I’ve witnessed, were in the community.
2026 Features
Interviews with comedians, comedy reviews, Perfect Playlists and other comedy features, all collected in one place.
Thu 23 July 2026
Wed 22 July 2026
© Meghan Jepson The gasp of disappointment from Alan Davies was crushing
Jack Robertson from Metroland on the best and worst of the Fringe
22/07/2026 … Jack Robertson from sketch group Metroland talks about what he can't get enough of; recalls his most embarrassing Edinburgh experience and complains about the worst thing…
Blue Jam is what made me want to work in comedy
Bilal Zafar picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
22/07/2026 … Picking the Perfect Playlist isn't easy because so many things can mean so much to us at different times in our lives.
Tue 21 July 2026
I feel no cringe. My soul is asbestos.
Elf Lyons on the best and worst of the Edinburgh Fringe
21/07/2026 … As she returns to the Edinburgh Fringe, Elf Lyons talks about what she can't get enough of; complains about the worst thing about the festival (apart…
70 years on and a pompous Little Englander obsessed with a fading empire remains pretty relevant
Gareth Gwynn picks his Perfect Playlist
21/07/2026 … Gareth Gwynn - a comedy writer known for his work on shows such as The Now Show, The News Quiz and Have I Got News For You – is heading to the Edinburgh Fringe…
What role did Tim Key have in the Harry Hill movie?
21/07/2026 … Test your comedy knowledge with our weekly multiple-choice trivia quiz, compiled – as always – by broadcaster and comedy historian Hayden Parker.
Mon 20 July 2026
I just fell victim to an Fringe accommodation scam
Bebe Cave on the good, the bad and the cringeworthy elements of Edinburgh
20/07/2026 … As she prepares to return to the Edinburgh Fringe, Bebe Cave talks about her festival routine, recalls her most embarrassing experience there, and shares and…
'They weren’t just acting funny, these were funny people'
Emma Doran's comedy favourites
20/07/2026 … As she prepares to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut, Irish comedian Emma Doran picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites… The Royle Family I…