Punchline virtuoso Gary Delaney knows one-liners inside and out, and in this crackling live episode treats us to a comprehensive technical analysis of his art.
Taking grammar, rhythm, emphasis and narrative into account, he unpacks specific examples of his gags in forensic detail. Gary fiercely defends the value of hard work over talent, and also finds time to cry hacky, spunky tears…

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Filed Under: Bernard Manning, Buccaneer Club, Dan Evans, Douglas Rushkoff, Flavor Flav, Frankie Boyle, Harry Hill, Interview, Jethro, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Carr, Jongleurs, Kate Copstick, Katherine Ryan, Live, Marcus Brigstocke, Martin Lewis, Max Miller, Milton Jones, Mitch Hedburg, Newsjack, Old Rope, One Liners, Public Enemy, Simon Munnery, Stephen Fry, Steven Wright, Stewart Lee, TalkSport, Tim Vine, Tony Law

Sidetracked by youthful addictions, and making up for it with an incredibly intense approach, Marcus Brigstocke produces brilliant political comedy underpinned by passion and rigorous research.
Find out what it’s like to storm a commercial club with stuff that you no longer believe in, why The Telegraph regard Marcus as a traitor, and the one thing about comedy that breaks his heart…

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Filed Under: Bill Hicks, Compere, Edinburgh, Festival, Frank Skinner, Frankie Boyle, Fringe, Interview, Live, Marcus Brigstocke, Radio 4, Ross Noble, Rufus Hound, Russell Brand, The Muppets

Effortlessly charming observationalist Jason Manford is arguably comedy’s Mr Accessibility. With a touring schedule designed to cover the entire country, we investigate the motives and consequences of his workaholic approach to the craft.
As well as touching on the downsides of his fame, this candid interview explores Jason’s struggle to challenge himself whilst giving his audience what they want.

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Filed Under: Caroline Aherne, Daniel Sloss, Dave Allen, Dave Spikey, Derren Brown, Edinburgh, Festival, Frankie Boyle, Fringe, Gary Delaney, Interview, Jerry Seinfeld, Johnny Vegas, Live, Louis CK, Mick Ferry, Peter Kay, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Millican, Stewart Lee, Touring Comedian

One of the best joke-smiths in the world, Milton Jones is a consistently funny powerhouse of verbal cartoons, wordplay and clowning. We explore his persona, his process, and the advantages of making something really bad rather than making it better.
He also paints a picture of the community of one-liner specialists, describes his specific approach to “Mock The Week”, and explains how to get everyone’s attention on sports day…

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Filed Under: Andy Parsons, Clown, Frankie Boyle, Gary Delaney, Harry Hill, Interview, Jimmy Carr, Milton Jones, Mock The Week, One Liners, Radio 4, Stewart Francis, The Comedy Store, Tim Vine

After years of superb work at the very top of the circuit, Hal Cruttenden is finally breaking through into the mainstream. We talk about how the best subjects are the ones that scare him, what risks are involved when sharing his flaws so honestly, and what’s made him so angry he’s walked off the stage. We also learn Hal’s secrets of preparation for panel games, and discover how even the successful never feel safe…

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Filed Under: Corporate Gigs, Edinburgh, Festival, Frankie Boyle, Fringe, Gene Perret, Interview, Late N' Live, Live, Mock The Week, Radio 4, Reginald D. Hunter, Simon Evans, Susan Calman, The Comedy Store, Touring Comedian, TV Comedy, Twitter

Raconteur, bon vivant and flanneur extraordinaire, the award-winning Marcel Lucont is inching his way up the comedy ladder.
Alexis Dubus, Marcel’s confidant, talks frankly about the differences between their styles and successes, and presents his template for a refreshingly angst-free comedy life…

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Filed Under: Al Murray, Alan Parker: Urban Warrior, Andy Kaufman, Character Comedy, Dan Antopolski, Daniel Kitson, Dave Gorman, Edinburgh, Festival, Fist Of Fun, Frankie Boyle, Fringe, Henning Wehn, Interview, Jerry Sadowitz, Jim Jefferies, Josh Widdicombe, Lee & Herring, Marcel Lucont, Mark Watson, Rhod Gilbert, Setlist, Si Thomas, Simon Munnery, Steve Bennett, Stewart Lee, The Comedy Store

One of the nicest men in comedy, with an effervescent wit and fantastic jokes, Rob Rouse is also better placed than most to observe the ups and downs of a career in TV.
He talks here candidly about the effect his changing fortunes have had on his outlook, and how his family life has helped him grow as a comic as well as a man.

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Filed Under: 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Alan Carr, Alun Cochrane, Eddie Izzard, Edinburgh, Festival, Frankie Boyle, Friday Night Project, Fringe, Gig Recordings, Interview, Jimmy Carr, Justin Lee Collins, Mental Health, Michael J Fox, Rex Boyd, Rob Rouse, Sarah Millican, Sharon Horgan, So You Think You’re Funny, Touring Comedian

Mike Gunn survived a serious drug addiction to become a circuit favourite, loved for the warmth in his dark humour, and for his exceptional joke-writing.
As well as including some excellent practical suggestions for playing important clubs and surviving corporate work, he also talks in depth about his creative process, and his unique journey from weeping photocopier-repairman to thriving TV comic.
Extra material available at www.comedianscomedian.com/mike

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Filed Under: Andy Parsons, Dark Humour, Frankie Boyle, Gene Perret, Improv, Interview, Jimmy Carr, Mark Billingham, Michael McIntyre, Mike Gunn, Plagiarism, Russell Brand, Sean Meo, Stephen K Amos, TV Comedy