Playful, saucy and upbeat
Mark Dolan chooses his comedy favourites
14/08/2016 … Dave AllenDave Allen had the persona of the Irish uncle you always wished you had.
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Sun 14 August 2016
We had a jolly time in the 'titty' bar
Zoe Lyons recalls her most memorable gigs
14/08/2016 … First gigIt was a sweltering hot August night 14 years ago when I first took to the stage at the Kings Head in Crouch End.
Sat 13 August 2016
Heckled by helicopters
Tiff Stevenson recalls her most memorable gigs
13/08/2016 … Gig that changed my lifeShow Me The Funny Final 2011None of it should have worked.
The Office defined a generation
Luke Kempner on his comedy favourites
13/08/2016 … Justin Edwards My first real introduction to live comedy was watching Justin Edwards as Jeremy Lion when I was 15.
Fri 12 August 2016
'Katherine Ryan is an inspiration'
Maddy Anholt picks her comedy favourites
12/08/2016 … Victoria Wood: FatitudeVictoria Wood was one of those effervescent comedians who had the ability to cross boundaries with all ages.
'You can’t just cater to the hipsters'
Chris Gethard on his formative gigs
12/08/2016 … First gigMy first gig as a stand-up came after many years of hanging around in the improv and sketch worlds in New York City.
Thu 11 August 2016
Incredibly dark... but with great craft
Mark Smith picks his Perfect Playlist
11/08/2016 … Dave Chappelle: Michael Jackson Almost certainly my favourite ever stand-up, Dave Chappelle is the one person guaranteed to make me scream like a boy.
My most exotic gig? Aberystwyth
Tom Allen's unforgettable comedy experiences
11/08/2016 … Gig that changed my life When Sarah Millican first asked me to do her support.