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.

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Mon 06 November 2017

'A poetic uppercut on your being'

Jordan Brookes chooses his Perfect Playlists.

06/11/2017 … As his run in London's Soho Theatre starts this week, Jordan Brookes picks some of his comedy favourites: Buster Keaton There’s a smallness and subtlety…

Wed 13 September 2017

'All of my favourite comedy has a touch of poetry to it'

Phill Jupitus picks his Perfect Playlist

13/09/2017 … The ability to put this list together with such ease, has reminded me of the time when friends and I would exchange cassettes or worn VHS tapes of favourite bits.

Mon 11 September 2017

'More than just a sitcom'

John Kearns picks his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites

11/09/2017 … As John Kearns prepares to kick off a two-week residency at London's Soho Theatre on Friday, he chooses his Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites Norm MacDonald…

Sun 27 August 2017

'If I only had 10 seconds to live I would pretend to be Lord Flashheart'

Jack Barry's Perfect Playlist

27/08/2017 … Jack Barry picks his comedy favourites.

Sat 26 August 2017

'Oh this shall be a naughty caprice!'

Abigoliah Schamaun's Perfect Playlist

26/08/2017 … Abigoliah Schamaun selects her favourite comedy moments: Baseball vs Football - Carlin on Campus by George Carlin, 1984 Got to start out with a classic.