Alfie Moore interview: Policeman turned comic

Alfie Moore, a veteran cop who is also a comedian, explains why his standup act is performing a public service.

Audio: Alfie Moore - stand-up comedy is like policing

Policeman-turned-stand-up comedian Alfie Moore told 5 Live's Richard Bacon that in some ways 'stand-up is similar to police work'.

Mr Moore has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show I Predicted A Riot.

Alongside comedian Al Murray, he revealed the best ways to create a connection with the audience- be they in a theatre or on the street.

Interview: Alfie Moore

When you think of the boys in blue then series like The Bill or, if you, like me can stretch your memory a bit further back, Juliet Bravo. Alfie Moore is everything but that, managing to inject his observational wit into the tales his 19 years of experience on the Humberside force have provided him. As a result of last year's riots coinciding with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe he was unable to get his show off the ground. This year, not even the Olympics can stop him.

Show Me The Funny: We talk to Alfie Moore

While his colleagues were out battling rioters, Sergeant Alfie Moore was getting savaged by the comedy critics. We caught up with the latest stand-up to get booted off Show Me The Funny.