While the iconic Fringe isn’t going ahead in Edinburgh this year, let’s look back on some of the most famous names that owe the festival some of their success.
1. Paul O’Grady
Paul O'Grady made his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut in 1991 as Lily Savage - that year, his character made the shortlist for the Perrier Prize, which is now known as the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Photo: Stuart C. Wilson
2. The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen is made up of members Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. After bagging a good review in the Scotsman in 1996, the crew soon had a BBC deal under their belts Photo: Matt Crockett
3. The Mighty Boosh
The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy group which initially consisted of only Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. In 1998, The Mighty Boosh went to the Fringe, where they won the Perrier Award for Best Newcomer Photo: BBC
4. Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords duo Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie performed at the Fringe in 2002 and 2003, where they were nominated for the Perrier Award for their show at The Caves Photo: Stephen Lovekin