Episode 2
Julia Sutherland introduces stand-up comedy and conversation from performers who laugh about their bodies in their own unique way, featuring Francesca Martinez and Mitch Benn.
Cerebral Palsy, obesity and deafness aren't really the sort of things you'd expect to laugh at, but in this show, that's exactly what we'd like you to do.
Host Julia Sutherland introduces the comedians who dare to tackle the most difficult, personal subjects. Mitch Benn lost 11 stone, then found a lot of it again, Francesca Martinez has cerebral palsy but hasn't let that stop her becoming one of the most successful stand ups around, Rhona McKenzie has osteogenesis imperfecta and Chris Broomfield is partially deaf.
What do they all have in common? Jokes. Jokes about these difficult, body related subjects.
Their personal pain is diffused by laughter, and the transformative nature of comedy explored in the process.
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- Fri 27 May 2016 13:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland
- Sat 28 May 2016 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland