Charlie Baker is like the British equivalent of Jack Black.

Beyond the physical similarities, the multi-talented Baker can do it all; stand-up, sing, act, he's even been known to pass judgement on the Great British Bake Off spin-off, An Extra Slice.

The comedian is now back at the Edinburgh Fringe with Just The One, a follow-up to his 2014 show Baker's Dozen.

He said: "The Fringe is the most exciting, creative place to be.

"You can't help but feel inspired and love your job. It's just the best place to keep yourself relevant as a comedian or an actor or whatever you want to be."

The new show is a much more personal affair for Baker, who discusses his son, weight loss and meeting his wife.

He said: "I met my wife when I was 16 so I talk about meeting The One as they say and discuss the theory of the one and whether or not that exists, which I don't think it does.

"I'm quite a romantic person but my theory is, you met the one in your local pub, that was lucky wasn't it? You met a one but not The One."

Baker admits that the initial plan for his new show was to focus on the world's biggest number two songs, a creative path that could have resulted in a rather rude title.

However, after a change of heart, the comic decided to focus on one hit wonders, a genre that he feels is much maligned.

He said: "It's seen as quite a negative thing but I think it's a good thing to have had a one hit wonder. Take Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce, everyone holds him up as this idiot, you loser, you one hit wonder. He sold six million records and was number one in 20 countries. He's created something that's made at least six million people happy. I think that's a brilliant thing to have done, that's a great way to live your life."

Baker's love of stand-up is infectious but it's something that he came to later in his career.

He said: "I was an actor for eight years and I found myself hugely frustrated and not enjoying it. I had a chat with my wife and I realised that I never went to the theatre, I was always at comedy clubs and it hit me like a ray of light, you're a frustrated comedian, that's what it is.

"I got a temp reception job for a year and during that year I applied for every open spot going and gigged at night to try and get myself into it.

"The main thing that attracted me was the creativity of it, as a comedian you're creating your own work, you're constantly making up your own stuff."

The comic, who cites his influences as Max Miller, Eric Morecambe and Tommy Cooper, believes there is a strong link between music and comedy.

However, he says that if he had to choose between comedy, music and acting, stand-up would win every time.

He said: "Comedy's my job, it's my love, my passion and it's lucky enough to be what I am allowed to do everyday. Everything starts from the stand-up, from the jokes, without the jokes there's no context for the music.

"I love writing jokes, I like being funny, I like funny people, I love comedians, they're the most supportive group of people I've ever been involved with."

Baker, who has been working as a comic for 11 years, says he's still trying to become the best comedian he can and his goal is to become just like Kevin Bridges.

He said: "I did a competition with Kevin when we were both starting out. The man's a huge talent, he's just so funny.

"People love him, he's got great jokes, his comic sensibility is so clever and he goes out and hits his punchlines. It's a joy to watch him work and write, he's just brilliant.

"He's a real inspiration, I want to be as good as Kevin at writing, performing and being hugely likeable and clever."

The comic has appeared in a plethora of well-known shows including the IT Crowds and Miranda.

However, one of his biggest claims to fame is his role as 'The Fat One' in an episode of Doctor Who alongside Matt Smith and Karen Gillan.

Baker says appearing on the show was a fantastic experience and even credits it with helping him lose two and a half stone.

He said: "I do play The Fat One. I did talk about it a bit in the show how most people in Doctor Who get these amazing character names and mine was The Fat One. It was one of the triggers to think, maybe I'm too fat!

"It was a brilliant experience and I'm pleased I was in one that was in the future rather than one that was in the blitz or something."

Baker got the chance to combine his love for comedy and music when he performed as the warm-up act for Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

However, despite the BBC's decision to cancel the show after 19 years, the comic is certain viewers have not seen the last of its musical humour.

He said: "It's one of those panel shows that was really good, maybe it had run it's course, I don't know.

"To find a successful panel show you have to find something that's constantly changing and although music is, it's not as much as the news.

"I think Rhod did a great job on the last series, they are all hugely talented. I don't think it was anyone's fault other than time, it was probably just time for it to come to an end. I reckon it'll come back at some point once it's been away for a bit and they can refresh it."

Charlie Baker is performing at the Assembly George Square Theatre until August 30.