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Irish comic Jason Byrne presents his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show

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Irish comic Jason Byrne looks at animals in his lively stand-up comedy and sketch show.

Irish comic Jason Byrne looks at animals. Find out why Emperor penguins put the human male to shame, how a hedgehog terrified Jason, and what children learn about death from pets.

Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic Irish comic Jason Byrne. In the second series he tackles themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals. 

This week, Jason looks at animals: Find out why Emperor Penguins put the human male to shame when it comes to commitment in a relationship; how a hedgehog terrified Jason; and what children learn about death from owning pets.

Also starring actors Laurence Howarth and Daisy Haggard.

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Irish comic Jason Byrne presents a six-part series of his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show, tackling themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals

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