'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 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 23 July 2026
Wed 22 July 2026
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
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…
Mon 20 July 2026
'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…