Bella Hull, who began her stand-up comedy career at 17, describes comedy as a compulsion. Now 28, Hull has achieved significant success, including a sell-out show at last year's Edinburgh Fringe with "Doctors Hate Her" and appearances on television programmes such as Have I Got News For You and The News Quiz.
Hull also holds a writing role for the new UK version of Saturday Night Live. She notes that her experiences in club comedy, which she describes as a "rigorous" training ground, have shaped her joke-writing and stage confidence.
Her upcoming Edinburgh Fringe show, "Mad Cow Disease," is described as "very Emin-coded" and will explore themes including ant infestations, fears of inheriting mental health conditions, and yearning for a baby.
Following her August performances in Edinburgh, Hull is scheduled for the second series of SNL in September.