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Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts: The Theory of Jokes: Part I

22/01/2011

The Theory of Jokes: Part I

BBC Radio 2 - Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts, The Theory of Jokes: Part I

Jimmy Carr hosts another comedy masterclass, with featured comics including Les Dawson.

Jimmy Carr hosts another comedy masterclass in which he discusses his passion for all aspects of comedy, with favourite comedy clips including Les Dawson and Michael McIntyre.

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

Tonight, he takes a look at the theory of jokes and plays clips from the likes of Les Dawson on being healthy, Lee Evans on forgetting stuff, Frankie Howerd on a memorable visit to the doctors, and Michael McIntyre on relieving himself in the sea. All these clips and more are supplemented by Jimmy's witty and anarchic take on the world of comedy.

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