Here comedians choose half-a-dozen or so of their favourite comedy moments, illustrated with clips. Whether it's just the things that make them laugh or important influences on their careers, these selections reveal what makes their comedy brains tick.
Ahead of his tour, James Acaster chooses his comedy favourites
18/09/2013 … Calvin and HobbesBill Watterson created a wonderful world with just the right balance of gags, imagination and pathos.
Miss Behave chooses her comedy favourites
06/09/2013 … South Park (in particular, Cartoon Wars)I love ALL South Park.
Jeremy Hardy chooses his comedy favourites
05/09/2013 … Richard PryorRichard Pryor revolutionised stand-up comedy.
Juliette Burton chooses her Perfect Playlist
23/08/2013 … Vicar of Dibley It might not be cool or edgy but Dawn French was a great role model for an overweight 10-year-old girl like me! The humour is innocent yet…
Terry Clement chooses his comedy favourties
22/08/2013 … Peter Cook & Chris Morris: Why Bother?For me, this is like Jimi Hendrix forming a band with Prince! I love every bit of shuffled paper and adjusted seat.
Dave Callan chooses his comedy favourites
21/08/2013 … The Magic ChristianThis is really weird and fantastic and I love it.
Mike Wozniak chooses his Perfect Playlist
20/08/2013 … In no particular order.
David Quirk chooses his comedy favourites
19/08/2013 … Ween Freedom of 76 live on the Jane Pratt showI love all the kind of comedians you'd maybe expect me to like.
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