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Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on the small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter, Joan Rivers.
Acclaimed stand-up Katherine Ryan presents a celebration of one of the biggest comedy talents to ever appear on our small screens – the razor-sharp-tongued first lady of laughter that was Joan Rivers.
Showcasing the very best of Joan's appearances on a selection of Â鶹Éç shows, Katherine demonstrates how she was breaking new ground from the very start, with some of the most uncompromising and hysterically funny material ever broadcast in the UK.
The archive clips show how viewers of traditionally ‘safe’ Â鶹Éç programmes like Pebble Mill, Wogan and even Breakfast Time found themselves unexpectedly exposed to comic lines that were shocking, but also left them laughing despite themselves and wanting more – lots more.
At the same time, Joan’s interviews reveal the tragedy in her life that went hand-in-hand with the devastating comic lines - her rare openness being another factor, alongside her refusal to censor herself, that won her legions of fans and firmly established her as one of comedy’s all-time greats.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Katherine Ryan |
Editor | Alex Crone |
Series Producer | Simon Goretzki |
Producer | Simon Catt |
Broadcasts
- Sun 8 Sep 2024 22:00
- Mon 9 Sep 2024 01:20
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