'I definitely said that line to my nanny growing up'

Sophie Garrad picks her comedy favourites

As she presents her new show about a medical emergency, Period Drama, at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sophie Garrad shares her Perfect Playlist....

AbFab

I will genuinely never get tired of watching Absolutely Fabulous. It's been such a huge inspiration for my comedy, and I honestly don't think there's ever been anything quite like it. The characters are outrageous, the writing is brilliant, and every rewatch reminds me why it's still one of the funniest shows ever made.

Beef

I love watching Ali Wong in absolutely anything because I think she's one of the funniest women in comedy, but Beef completely blew me away. I couldn't stop watching it, and I couldn't stop thinking about it afterwards either. It's one of those shows that sticks with you long after you've finished it.

Am I Being Unreasonable?

One of the best programmes I've ever watched. It's so unique, so dark, and so funny all at the same time. It was my first introduction to Daisy May Cooper, and after watching it I immediately wanted to see everything she'd ever done. She's become one of my comedy favourites ever since.

Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room

Katherine Ryan is a constant source of inspiration for me. She's gorgeous, hilarious, incredibly clever, and such an impressive businesswoman on top of it all. I've loved all of her stand-up specials and live shows, but Glitter Room will always be my favourite. It's one I come back to again and again.

Schitt's Creek

Schitt's Creek is one of those shows that manages to be unbelievably funny while also being so heartwarming. Moira always reminds me of my mum and my auntie, which makes her even funnier to watch. I'm also often told my stage style is a bit like Alexis, and I genuinely can't think of a bigger compliment.

J'amie: Private School Girl

I know J'amie is incredibly problematic now, but I'd be lying if I said some of the one-liners don't still make me laugh. ‘Don't touch my fucking Coke Zero’ is permanently lodged in my brain because I definitely said it to our nanny growing up.

It's chaotic, ridiculous, and such a time capsule of the comedy I grew up watching.