28 Edinburgh Acts In 28 Minutes

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Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join JOHN HUMPHRYS for a special edition.

Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join John Humphrys for a special edition of the fastest show on air. From 2006's Edinburgh Fringe.

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John Humphrys presents a special edition of the comedy show from the Edinburgh Festival, featuring 28 acts, each doing a minute of stand-up, sketches and music.

Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join JOHN HUMPHRYS for a special edition.

Tim Minchin and Barry Cryer join John Humphrys for a special edition of the fastest show on air. From 2006's Edinburgh Fringe.

28 performers have just 60 seconds in which to entertain the audience in this traditional variety show,

Featuring established stand-ups, and some newer talent

John Humphrys presides at the side of the stage with a stopwatch, ready to cut the microphone when the time is up.

David O'Doherty

Alan Parker

Jimeoin

Laurence Howarth and Gus Brown

Kevin McAleer

Andrew Lawrence

Colin and Fergus

Peter Buckley Hill

Fred MacAulay

Rhys Darby

Maria Bamford

Three Mo Tenors

Henry Kellner

Brendon Burns

God's Pottery

Paul Provenza

Bad Play

Luke Roberts

Watson and Oliver

Nick Doody

Jason Wood

Tim Key

Robin Ince

Jason Byrne

The Kransky sisters

Adam Hills

Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2006.

John Humphrys presents a special edition of the quickfire comedy show from the Edinburgh Festival, featuring 28 acts, each doing a minute of stand-up, sketches and music.