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.
Nick Elleray
Thursday 9th August 2018
An oasis of calm at a frenetic Fringe, Nick Elleray talks us through a memorably less-fun evening at Gillingham FC.
Nick Revell
Thursday 2nd August 2018
Crushing put-downs. Rik Mayall's poetry. Heckler-punching: Nick Revell regales us with some memorable peaks and troughs, as his latest Edinburgh run kicks off.
Owen Roberts
Thursday 26th July 2018
Beasts' beardy one goes solo, at Standon Calling and the Edinburgh Fringe, and talks us through their great lost classic, Germanic Park.
Gabby Best
Thursday 19th July 2018
Now doing her bit to feed East London and turn insomnia into a muse, Gabby Best remembers a vindictive dachshund and duvet cult dude.
Jayde Adams
Thursday 12th July 2018
With a big Edinburgh Fringe and Latitude Friday coming up, Jayde Adams recalls London gingers, Bristol fingers and bingo wingers.
James Meehan
Thursday 5th July 2018
He's playing the Leave 'Em Laughing festival this weekend, then the Edinburgh Fringe - but why did James Meehan almost give it all up for hair?
Nadia Kamil
Thursday 28th June 2018
Nadia Kamil is doing a reverse Harry Hill, going from mirth to medicine - so did one of these shows make her do it?
Raymond and Mr Timpkins
Thursday 21st June 2018
As they approach Edfringe and Bedfringe, Raymond and Mr Timpkins talk drugs, nakedness and a Stylophones.
Shappi Khorshandi
Thursday 14th June 2018
Set to perform in her old hometown for the Ealing Comedy Festival, Shappi Khorsandi talks us through the important bits in between.
John-Luke Roberts
Thursday 7th June 2018
Every listings editor's worst nightmare, John-Luke Roberts is back with two typically tricky titles and - just for us - a properly-punctuated bunch of absurdist anecdotes.