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 Friday.
Kathryn Mather
Friday 22nd March 2019
Comedy's finest saw-wielding TARDIS-welder, Kathryn Mather has some useful tips for regular travellers.
Sean McLoughlin
Friday 15th March 2019
The stand-up superstars' favourite tour guy, Sean McLoughlin, talks us through a lengthy post-gig walk of shame.
Bread & Geller
Friday 8th March 2019
Ellie Ross from the self-rising Bread & Geller recalls the day Beyoncé and Bastille soundtracked a debacle.
George Lewis
Friday 1st March 2019
Stockport's George Lewis is now a stalwart of ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show - sometimes naked. And sometimes he has fruit in his trousers.
Myq Kaplan
Friday 22nd February 2019
New York wordsmith Myq Kaplan once endured a tricky support slot for KC and the Sunshine Band. Did he Give It Up?
Norris & Parker
Friday 15th February 2019
How supportive is Sinead's dad? What happened with Bobby Davro on the boat? And why did they cut the Cumcano? Let's ask Katie Norris and Sinead Parker.
John Hastings
Friday 1st February 2019
Canada's top coastal-town-named comic wrestles with hostile promoters, hotel hair and his first chair.
Danielle Walker
Friday 18th January 2019
Fresh from Oz, Danielle Walker recollects pig snouts, trouser illusions and exits via the fire escape.