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.
Sam Nicoresti
Friday 24th September 2021
He's got a spacesuit, an arse-trumpet and a bone to pick with FGWG: It's Sam Nicoresti's gig odyssey.
The Free Association
Friday 17th September 2021
Icky moments, sticky walls and an old man becoming a shoe: The Free Association take us back through improvs past.
Nina Conti
Friday 10th September 2021
Drive-in highs and drive-in lows: Nina Conti takes us through her lockdowns, and new tour extravaganza The Dating Show.
Patrick Monahan
Friday 3rd September 2021
He's playing Bedford's big Comedy in the Park on Friday evening - time for Patrick Monahan to take us through his epic first gig, and beyond.
Yasmine Day
Friday 27th August 2021
Sweeping majestically into the Bridge House Theatre Comedy Festival, Yasmine Day gives us a glimpse behind the showbiz curtains.
Rich Wilson
Friday 20th August 2021
He's heading back to Edinburgh, but why does Rich Wilson fondly recall one particularly sparse Fringe show?
Luke Rollason
Friday 30th July 2021
He's got the Fringe and Big Wowie! coming soon, but why did Luke Rollason used to yearn for total darkness, every night?
Chris McCausland
Friday 23rd July 2021
He's been waiting ages for this tour to get rebooked, but when did Chris McCausland have to hang about for a budget Houdini?