There is a Mitchell and Webb sketch about everything
Musical comedian Tasmin Sarkany picks her coemdy favourites
17/08/2026 … In writing this I have realised that the thing I value most in comedy is elegance.
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.
Mon 17 August 2026
Sun 16 August 2026
'I definitely said that line to my nanny growing up'
Sophie Garrad picks her comedy favourites
16/08/2026 … As she presents her new show about a medical emergency, Period Drama, at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sophie Garrad shares her Perfect Playlist.
Sat 15 August 2026
'The story of a stand-up, with some fantastic stand-up in it'
Top Gunchained creator Richard Marsh picks his Perfect Playlist
15/08/2026 … As a writer of funny plays, it’s exciting to be in Chortle, amongst actual comedians.
© Lila Cobryn This is a REALLY funny monkey
Evaldas Karosas picks his comedy favourites
15/08/2026 … Lithuanian comedian Evaldas Karosas – currently performing his Edinburgh Fringe show A Very Capable Man at Monkey Barrel Cabaret Voltaire at 7.
Thu 13 August 2026
© Maisy Banks My comedy owes everything to The Real Housewives
Maia Tassalini's comedy favourites
13/08/2026 … Edinburgh Fringe comedian Maia Tassalini picks her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites… t 1.
Wed 12 August 2026
This was an iconic series for those of us in the gay bear world
Sam Morrison picks his comedy favourites
12/08/2026 … Sam Morrison – who previously found success with his show Sugar Daddy – is back at the Edinburgh Fringe with Duck, described as ‘a science-obsessed…
Tue 11 August 2026
If more stand-ups learned from Bernie Mac, maybe more than 10 per cent of them would be watchable
Geoffrey Asmus picks his comedy favourites
11/08/2026 … American comedian Geoffrey Asmus – currently performing at the Edinburgh Fringe – picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites.
Mon 10 August 2026
Limmy is the GOAT!
Hasan Al-Habib picks his comedy favourites
10/08/2026 … Hasan Al-Habib is back at to the Edinburgh Fringe with his second hour, Stuck in the Middle (East) With You.