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29. Jack Carroll

Ep. 29

At the age of just 14, Jack Carroll shot to stardom when his infectiously confident stand-up comedy took him all the way to the final of Britain's Got Talent. 


Almost a decade on, he joins Clive to revel in the joys of comedy writing and his other passions. Listen on for some nostalgic wonders that stretch far beyond what you’d expect.


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