The hot new talents and transatlantic visitors are all very well, but, ultimately, the Fringe is about just having a good laugh, eh? Step forward the recognisable faces and festival favourites. We’ve whacked these two groups together, highlighting the best of the big-name acts – including Adam Buxton and Alexei Sayle – and reliable regulars – like Tony Law and Nick Helm – into one easily-manageable top ten. Start scrolling…
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John Lloyd – Liff of QI
Easily one of the talks of this year’s festival will be legendary comedy producer and behind-the-scenes man John Lloyd, finally stepping into the limelight with his stand-up debut. Lloyd’s one of the brains behind ‘Blackadder’, ‘QI’, ‘Spitting Image’, and oh so many more British comedy institutions from the past 30 years. Expect fascinating stories from his decades in the business, and plenty of quite interesting facts.
See John Lloyd in Edinburgh at Underbelly, Bristo Square, Jul 31-Aug 24 (not Aug 13), 4.40pm
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