I am of the age where I can remember the internet coming into our homes and bringing with it the joy of endless funny cat videos and montages of people falling over. Before that, all I had was the local Blockbuster and there are only so many times you can hire Police Academy and Weekend at Bernie’s II (yes, there is a sequel). The thing is – I love to laugh. So much. It’s therapy for me. Here are some funny moments that are actually appropriate for this publication (so many clips just weren’t).

1. A Dutch TV presenter who can’t stop laughing

One thing I love more than laughing is watching people who can’t stop laughing. We have all been there as a kid, being told off and trying so hard not to let out a giggle. This clip – from a Dutch sketch show – was one of the first videos that was ever emailed to me. There is no need for subtitles because the laughing does the talking!

2. These bloopers from the US Office

Bloopers are my go-to when I feel sad or in a bit of a funk. I sometimes watch them before heading to a gig. What I especially love is when the timing is slightly off and that creates something even funnier.

3. This sleeping cat

Having two cats of my own I could probably fill all top 10 spots with feline cameos. But, I would like to clarify: I am not actually a fan of my cats, and much prefer it when they are asleep and just leave me alone.

4. The Shining as a romcom

“They can fix it in the edit” is one of my favourite lines working in TV. The editing department can make you look good, no matter how bad you were on the night. This edit of a classic horror movie demonstrates editors’ skill, power and humour.

5. Australian radio quiz derailed by prank callers

There is often a moment at a dinner party when someone says, “Have you seen this one?” and everyone gathers around an iPhone 4. I always share this golden oldie. No visuals, just a good old on-air radio pranking. INDIA!

6. Joe Wilkinson’s poem on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

It really is hard to top the joy of uncontrollable laughter. This snippet from 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is a must-see every couple of months. It is pure joy watching the late Sean Lock in tears over Joe Wilkinson’s INSANE poem.

7. @thegolfgoblin on Instagram

I have now reached a point in my life where my eyebrows grow faster than my hair and I have become addicted to golf. I stumbled across this Insta account because of my obsession with the game and people like myself who are no good at it.

8. Shaun Micallef as Milo Kerrigan

I grew up on weekly bouts of satire from the brilliant Shaun Micallef and was also very lucky to work on his show Mad as Hell for five seasons. A common question he would receive from the audience was: “When is Milo Kerrigan coming back?” Milo was slapstick comedy at its best.

9. Seth Meyers on not getting engaged in Paris

There are so many standup clips I wanted to share here but I’ve settled on recommending Seth Meyers’ Netflix special Lobby Baby. The buildup and pace of this show is another reminder that storytelling can be as funny as any one-liner jokes going around.

10. Wrong man brought out for interview on BBC News

There is nothing better than bloopers but watching one happen live on TV is so rare. I had the BBC on when this happened. I love his facial expression when he realises there has been a mistake. To then proceed with the interview is a thing of pure beauty.