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Jimmy Carr hosts a series of comedy masterclasses, helped by some classic comedy clips

Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts: How to Become a Stand-Up

15/01/2011

How to Become a Stand-Up

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Jimmy Carr hosts a new series of comedy masterclasses, with the help of classic clips.

Jimmy Carr hosts a new series of comedy masterclasses with the help of some classic comedy clips from the likes of Bill Bailey, Eddie Izzard and Rowan Atkinson.

Jimmy Carr hosts the first of six comedy masterclasses in which he discusses his passion for all aspects of comedy and plays some of his favourite comedy clips. 

In the first episode, Jimmy takes a look at what it takes to become a stand-up comedian. Featured comedians include Eddie Izzard, who talks about swimming; Bill Bailey finds out about the appeal of photographing kebabs; Peter Kay wonders at the marvels of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; and Rowan Atkinson performs his schoolmaster sketch.

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