And then there were seven. After almost a month of relentless laughter, 563 eligible shows have been whittled down to the final septet, with the winner of this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Award and the £10,000 prize being announced on Saturday (August 24).
So, who is going to follow in the footsteps of Frank Skinner, Steve Coogan and Baby Reindeer phenomenon Richard Gadd? It is certainly a diverse list. Now in its 42nd year, men are in a minority for the first time, and there are also two contenders from Australia.
