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Rory Bremner's International Satirists

Rory Bremner's International Satirists: Episode 2: Ireland - Barry Murphy and Mario Rosenstock

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Episode 2: Ireland - Barry Murphy and Mario Rosenstock

Ireland - Barry Murphy and Mario Rosenstock

BBC Radio 4 - Rory Bremner's International Satirists, Ireland - Barry Murphy and Mario Rosenstock

Rory meets Barry Murphy, the Irish topical comic and satirist.

Rory meets Barry Murphy, the Irish topical comic and satirist who has watched as his proteges Eddie Izzard, Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran went on to international fame.

An edgy three part comedy arts series starring Rory Bremner engaging topical comics, satirists and comedians from different countries about their cultures and how they relate to ours - if at all. 

This is a series of unique and insightful comic encounters into the humour of other nations presented by one of Britain's most significant topical comedians.

Barry Murphy of Ireland. Described as the Don of Irish comedy by the Irish Times, Barry Murphy has, with his Comedy Cellars club in Dublin watched as his protégé Eddie Izzard, Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran have gone on to international fame. Barry Murphy is the most respected topical comic/satirist in Ireland and gives Rory a unique insight into the rich world of Irish satire. With contributions from Mario Rosenstock. 


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Rory Bremner talks to topical comics, satirists and comedians from different countries

Rory Bremner engages topical comics, satirists and comedians from different countries about their cultures and how they relate to ours - if at all

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