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.
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.
Do Not Adjust Your Stage
Thursday 31st May 2018
How does an improv group get to perform at the National Gallery? All will be revealed.
Sofie Hagen
Thursday 24th May 2018
Straight outta Copenhagen, now gigging for Comic Relief, Sofie Hagen recalls shouting punters, screaming comics, a snake and a stand-up stalker.
Simon Evans
Thursday 17th May 2018
Sharp of suit and mind, Simon Evans gives us his big gig memories and on-tour clobber-care advice.
Tina T'urner Tea Lady
Thursday 10th May 2018
Tina T'urner Tea Lady brings sauce and saucers to the Musical Comedy Awards 10 year birthday bash this Saturday. Simply the best beverage-based soul crooner, ever?
Natalie Haynes
Thursday 3rd May 2018
A classic edition, as Natalie Haynes takes us to Bronze Age Greece, Ancient Rome, and 1990s Cambridge.
Morgan & West
Thursday 26th April 2018
Definitely the best time-travelling magicians to ever feature in this slot, Morgan & West take us back.
Kate Smurthwaite
Thursday 19th April 2018
Fending off trolls since before trolls were a thing, Kate Smurthwaite takes us through an eventful 14 stand-up years.