In advance of the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, last year's winner Russell Kane kept himself busy by interviewing all of this year's nominees.

He chatted to Adam Riches, Andrew Maxwell, Chris Ramsey, Josie Long, Nick Helm, Sam Simmons, Humphrey Ker, Cariad Lloyd, Hannibal Buress, Holly Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Thom Tuck, the guys from The Chris & Paul Show and sketch duo Totally Tom.

You can see a compilation of some of the bits below:

To see the interviews in full visit the Foster's Funny website