Phil Kay is still considering a viable alternative

I'm on a train, trundling through Sussex in the summertime, reading a computer copy of Phil Kay's new book, when I get a message from Phil Kay. "I ought to be in Lewes some time today. Could be swimming at England's oldest lido."

Opinion: Phil Kay's catalogue of comic anarchy

People talk about the likes of Simon Munnery, John Hegley and Malcolm Hardee as being alternative comedy legends but Phil Kay is one of comedy's true genius mavericks.

Phil Kay's crowdfunded autobiography inspired by rock

Phil Kay's crowdfunded anarchic autobiography was inspired by rock bands and British holiday camps.

The original, full-length comedy marathon at the Edinburgh festival fringe lasted eight hours, so this 60-minute version is very much a boiled-down affair. Introduced by Chris Ramsey and Jameela Jamil, we're promised the highlights from the 40-plus comedians who took part performing stand-up and sketches. There's an array of talent to choose from, including Adam Riches, Ellie Taylor and Celia Pacquola, plus a couple of old timers - Jimmy Cricket and Phil Kay - as well as newer blood, such as Adam Hess, winner of the 2011 Chortle Student Comedy award.

Phil Kay strips naked, hurls abuse at stunned audiences

Scottish comic Phil Kay reduced a comedy promoter to tears after running amok during two north-east shows.

Phil Kay launches bicycle tour of the South Bank

There was a time when Phil Kay's brand of improvised madness was seen as revolutionary in the comedy world. Now the former British Comedy Award winner and Perrier nominee will oversee a host of further revolutions in his name when, before his gig at London's Udderbelly, he will lead his audience on a bicycle tour of the South Bank.

An interview with Rob Rouse

Rob Rouse is a comedian who, along with Dylan Moran, Lee Mack, Phil Kay, and many others, has won the annual So You Think You're Funny award - which was the just the beginning of a similarly acclaimed career.