Thornton Heath’s London Hughes became the first black British woman to be nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in the main category.

One of nine nominees the fast talking frank comedian unfortunately didn’t win  with her unabashed show To Catch A D*ck, no explanation needed,  but received rave reviews for her a roof raising at The Fringe. 

Hughes who appears on the ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show, is now taking the show to The Soho Theatre. from December 6-14 and tickets are available from £17.