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Oliver Double! Oliver Double is a former professional comedian who is now a Reader in Drama at the University of Kent. He is the author of Stand-Up! On Being a Comedian (1997), Britain Had Talent: a History of Variety Theatre (2012), and Getting the Joke: the Inner Workings of Stand-Up Comedy (2nd edition, 2014) and what he doesn’t know about comedy isn’t worth knowing.
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Andrew Bird Returns
48:07|Andrew Bird joins us to talk through a couple of jokes he can't quite get to work and one that doesn't suit his comedic style. Enjoy!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Michelle Shaughnessy Returns
35:53|Michelle brings us 4 jokes that aren't quite working yet all for very different reasons. Enjoy!Follow Michelle on socials all @ michellesfunnyWatch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Darren Walsh Returns
31:26|It's joke o'clock. Probably the most gags we've covered in an episode, such a fun one! Darren has just sold out the Leicester Square theatre but you can catch him this weekend in Glasgow here: https://glasgowcomedyfestival.seetickets.com/event/darren-walsh-do-you-like-puns-tour-warm-up-/drygate-peaks-bar/3186584 & his debut tour starts in January.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Abigoliah Schamaun Returns
40:15|Abilgoliah returns with a routine about private hospitals that she can't get to work consistently. Let's see if we can work out why...Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Comics' Comic Awards 2024 Winners Revealed
42:37|We reveal the Best Act, Best MC, Best Independent Promoter & Outstanding Contribution to UK Comedy.Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch HereGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Joey Page Is Back
34:38|Joey Page returns to dissect a whole routine about British Airways! Check out Joey's tour - HereWatch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free - Watch Here Get tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here - Tap To BookPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Ben Target
30:24|Award winning comedian and director, Ben Target, joins us to chat about directing shows and of course, tells some jokes he tried but couldn't get to work. Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRn6iEuZvPUGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...Alexander Bennett
29:45|Alexander Bennett brings 3 jokes he likes but can't get to work. Really fun episode!Watch Mark's Comedy Special on YouTube for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRn6iEuZvPUGet tickets to Mark's new tour (with Danny) here: https://marksimmons.co.uk/live-dates/Previous guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...
Mark's Comedy Special
30:05|This week we breakdown the process of independently making a comedy special and Danny quizzes me on certain key aspect of the show. Go watch the special on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RRn6iEuZvPUMark's new tour, Jest To Impress, is on sale this Friday but you can access tickets early by joining his mailing list here: www.marksimmons.co.ukPrevious guests include Milton Jones, Sarah Millican, Rob Beckett, Penn & Teller, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Jeff Innocent & many more...