'Tony Law blew my mind'
Jonny Pelham chooses his comedy favourites
23/08/2016 … Tony Law The first time I saw Tony Law it absolutely blew my mind.
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.
Tue 23 August 2016
Mon 22 August 2016
'A clusterfuck of chaos'
American comic Liz Miele chooses her Perfect Playlist
22/08/2016 … Blazing SaddlesA film that satirises racism while spoofing old Westerns.
Sun 21 August 2016
I miss those twerps...
Jimmy McGhie picks his Perfect Playlist
21/08/2016 … Given that I am now about the 8,000th comedian to select a Perfect Playlist it's quite hard to find anything surprising or unsung to tell you about.
Sat 20 August 2016
Michael McIntyre destroyed me... and I loved it
Naz Osmanoglu picks his Perfect Playlist
20/08/2016 … Monty Python I first heard of Python at a barbecue in Dubai when family friend John boozily sang the Philosopher’s song at me when I was 11.
Fri 19 August 2016
I flew from Australia to New York just to watch Patrice O’Neal
Nick Cody picks his Perfect Playlist
19/08/2016 … Louis CK: Chewed UpArguably the greatest stand-up of the last decade, Louis CK delivered a brilliant hour of stand-up in Chewed Up, his third special.
Thu 18 August 2016
Jason Manford made me realise anyone could do comedy
Adam Rowe picks his Perfect Playlist
18/08/2016 … Richard PryorHe was the first comedian I ever saw.
Wed 17 August 2016
Mr Bean is doing better than me. That's depressing
Amee Smith picks her comedy favourites
17/08/2016 … Drop Dead FredI remember watching Drop Dead Fred and falling in love with grown-ups being silly and not caring who sees.
Tue 16 August 2016
'A masterclass in making screwball comedy'
Jake Yapp picks his Perfect Playlist
16/08/2016 … What’s Up, Doc?What’s Up, Doc? is, I think, an almost perfect film.