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	MORE DAWN FRENCH'S BOYS WHO DO COMEDY In a six part series for BBC Four, Dawn French delves into the uncharted world of male comedy, interviewing some of the most prolific male comedians of the century from veterans Ken Dodd and John Cleese right through to modern day funny man, Russell Brand. See below for individual programme details and get a taster for the shows with clips on YouTube.

JOHN CLEESE
Among other stories, Cleese reveals how he used humour to discipline his children.

GRAHAM NORTON
The roles are reversed when chat show host Graham Norton gets a grilling from Dawn.

BILL BAILEY
Bill Bailey reveals the agony and the ecstasy of learning the comedy ropes.

ROB BRYDON
Rob and Dawn engage in a spot of mutual ribbing to test Rob's assertion that being funny makes you more attractive.

RUSSELL BRAND
The flamboyant star comes clean about how his desire to make people laugh keeps his stage fright under control.

KEN DODD
The show business entertainer reveals how a good joke matures by being polished, cherished and even fondled.


	DAWN FRENCH'S GIRLS WHO DO COMEDY Dawn French finds out what makes them tick


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