QI comedian Alan Davies discusses fatherhood and getting old in his latest tour, titled Little Victories.

The 48-year-old, who returned to stand up in 2012 after 10 years away from the circuit with his hugely successful show Life is Pain, is back with a new act focusing on his father and the experience of having children of his own.

The Jonathan Creek star says the title comes from a trick he used to play on his dad as a youngster.

He says: "I was trying to get one over on my dad when I was a kid which was almost impossible. It’s about getting him to eat blackcurrant jam against his will, it wasn’t easy."

Rather than create a whole show from scratch, as he had to do for Life is Pain, with Little Victories, Davies has been able to build the show more organically.

He says: "Once you’re in the habit of jotting stuff down and trying to accumulate stuff, it comes more easily. That’s why I came up with a new show so quickly."

The life of stand up is one that suits the north Londoner as he can choose to play three shows a week and spend the rest of the time with his wife, Katie, and two young children.

Davies added: "Obviously I try to avoid south London because I like hot and cold water and electricity and all the modern amenities we have in north London, but I am prepared to make the occasional visit."

Alan Davies: Little Victories; Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond; October 10, 8pm; £28.90; call 0844 871 7627 or visit atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre.