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Quite A Boast - Episode 2 - Dorian Crook

In this episode we chat with stand-up comedian, actor and air traffic controller, Dorian Crook. Dorian became friends with Jim Moir at art school and went on to appear onstage with Jim & Bob from the pubs & clubs of southeast London to nationwide tours at the height of their fame. He went on to be come a very funny comedian in his own right and is also a qualified pilot. We chat about the early days of Big Night Out and Dorian's input into various projects over the years.

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