Milo Edwards follows up last year’s show Sentimental with a new hour that, in the spirit of its predecessor, could easily be called Cynical. In actual fact, it’s named after a message received in a family group chat from his wife’s grandmother, an anecdote that sits at the helm of this new show which unpicks our understanding of class, social mobility and Britishness. Displaying a clear passion and knowledge of global politics, Edwards tackles timely news stories and episodes of British history (including a big bit on The Falklands) like he’s writing a thesis: with precision, persuasion and hard facts.

Of course, his takes are funny, too, even if his debating-chamber aggression sometimes verges on arrogance. It’s hard to tell if this is a persona or if it was his own ego tripping him up tonight (he insists his shows are usually better attended than this, airs his distaste for reviewers more than thrice, and then chastises the audience for having purchased two for one tickets). Edwards’ bravado does allow his dexterous delivery to land with inch-perfect accuracy, but proving less can be more, it’s the stories about his 96-year-old grandmother and her lawn-bowl skills that get some of the biggest laughs.

Milo Edwards: How Revolting! I’m Sorry To Offend, Monkey Barrel, until 25 August, 5.45pm; main picture: Joshua Perot.