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The Proper Class Podcast

5 - Les Dennis

Season 1, Ep. 5

This episode Laura and Hannah talk to comedy legend and working class hero Les Dennis. They talk about his incredible career, how being working class has had an impact on Les throughout and how imposter syndrome still sneaks up on him, even when treading the RSC boards.


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