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You Should've Been Here Last Week
Steve Gribbin: "Jimmy Tarbuck stole my sandwiches."
In 1982, Steve started performing at the very beginnings of Alternative Comedy. Initially in double act "Skint Video" and solo from 1994. He's celebrating 40 years in the business - minus 2 for Covid! Steve explains how he continues to wow audiences without losing his enthusiasm and joy in doing comedy!
Get tickets for "Steve Gribbin - 40 Years In The Saddle!", charity celebration gigs at the Comedy Store, London on December 11th, 2024. Book now.
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37:20||Season 4, Ep. 5Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on numerous entertainment shows. A regular on BBC Radio 4, BBC 1, Sky as well as being a very successful podcast. Jessica talks to Steve and Paul about how having a son changed her focus on her career.4. Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 2
24:22||Season 4, Ep. 4More violence in comedy club stories from Steve and Paul. This time the outbreaks are mainly focussed on themselves as they're two comics you just love to hit!3. Comedy Club Fight Stories - Part 1
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46:02||Season 4, Ep. 2Ben Norris, successfully set out to be a consummate stand up comedian in 1993. MTV, BBC and Paramount Comedy shows followed as he further honed his live craft. He talks to Steve and Paul about his journey and how new comics these days won't leave the green room to watch closing acts unless they're dying.Ben Norris on 'Comedy Central at the Comedy Store': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-1ItvY9gY&t=282s1. Is Artificial Intelligence Funny?
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36:15||Season 3, Ep. 20David Tsonos, Canadian comedian, writer and actor, came over to the UK over a decade ago. Since then he's become such beloved part of the UK comedy scene that he considers himself to be more a British comic. Plus, he's created an Edinburgh Fringe institution with his 'The Drunken Heckle Show'.David dealing with a heckler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMw4n5k8aAo19. Alex Petty - Edinburgh Fringe is about open access - not quality control!
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