It was the first of times, it was the worst of times. In this interview column edited by Si Hawkins we probe comedians' murky pasts. A new interview every Thursday.
Loyiso Gola
Thursday 20th July
Back from Latitude and about to grace Edinburgh for a month, Loyiso Gola recalls bewildered tourists, in-the-dark comedians and one electrifying hall.
Harriet Kemsley
Thursday 13th July
Newly hitched-on-telly Harriet Kemsley tells all about a busy bed, nuclear beverages and an awkward owl death.
Fin Taylor
Thursday 6th July
Gearing up for Latitude, then the Edinburgh Fringe, fearless Fin Taylor recalls coin-tossing, tequila-slamming and the failure of Hitler's dog.
Ivo Graham
Thursday 29th June
Wordy gagsmith Ivo Graham talks Virgin avoidance, a 'despicably lavish teenage prison' and two very different balls.
Asperger's Are Us
Thursday 22nd June
Netflix documentary stars Asperger's Are Us are now touring Britain. They tell 'First Gig, Worst Gig' about an Emo Philips fillip, being caught by the fuzz and a banana slip-up.
Shazia Mirza
Thursday 15th June
Just back from Bear Grylls' island and prepping for Edinburgh, Shazia Mirza recalls police interventions at home and abroad, and a Swedish farm curfew.
Dr Phil Hammond
Thursday 1st June
Dr Phil's new show gives the NHS a powerful jab. But how has he survived as a doctor and comic for so long?
Croft & Pearce
Thursday 18th May
Two women. Two buns-in-the-oven. One show: Croft & Pearce are becoming a quasi-quartet at the Museum Of Comedy this week. We look back at their work as a duo.