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Jimmy Carr's Comedy Cuts: The Theory of Jokes: Part 2

29/01/2011

The Theory of Jokes: Part 2

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

Jimmy Carr takes a further look at the theory behind jokes with favourite archive clips.

In the third episode, Jimmy Carr takes a further look at the theory behind jokes. The featured clips include Tommy Cooper, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, and Morecambe and Wise.

Jimmy Carr hosts another comedy masterclass, discussing his passion for all aspects of comedy and playing some of his favourite comedy clips. The third episode takes a further look at the theory behind jokes.

The featured clips include Tommy Cooper on his holiday experiences; Peter Cook and Dudley Moore ruminating on art; Ardal O'Hanlon on back problems; while Morecambe and Wise try having a bath. All these clips and more are supplemented by Jimmy's witty and anarchic take on the world of comedy.

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