Amnesty's Comedy Conversations

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We sat down backstage at the 2014 Balham and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals with some of the UK's most talented comedians and chatted about their loves, hates and why human rights matter to them. Subscribe now and make sure you don't miss out.

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    Jeremy Hardy ‘Power needs to be restrained’

    The vastly experienced and talented Jeremy Hardy talks to us backstage at the Balham Comedy Festival in London about Twitter, politics, why he should never be allowed to be in a position of power and the incredible lies that his grandmother told him. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Marcus Brigstocke ‘It’s all about me’

    Listen to renowned comedian, satirist and ski jumper, Marcus Brigstocke tell us how he’d love to do more reality TV despite the injuries, perils of performing while on crutches and the ups and (sometimes very fast) downs of life as a comedian. It’s a slippery slope (No!. ed) Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Lucy Porter ‘Don’t give a damn what anyone else thinks’

    We invited ourselves round to Lucy Porter’s palatial temporary home in Edinburgh where she's been performing her latest show 'Me Time' to talk about her new play, her love of shocking comedy and what it's like to perform to a room full of babies. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Phill Jupitus ‘Society has become less tolerant’

    Listen to poet, actor, cartoonist and of course comedian, Phill Jupitus, chat to us about overcoming rejection early on in his career, his altar ego Porky the Poet and the power of comedy to change absolutely nothing at all whatsoever. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Mark Steel ‘Folkestone is different to Margate’

    Backstage at the Balham Comedy Festival in London Mark Steel tells us about the easiest standing ovation he ever got, soulless football stadiums and how FIFA don’t give a flying Pukka for the game. He also chats to us about his bid to uncover idiosyncrasies of every place he tours. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Tony Law ‘I’m bringing back the unitard with tassles’

    Delve into the hilarious and rambling mind of Canadian stand up Tony Law as he reveals his surprising talent for performing World War II aircraft impressions and chats about training dogs to play pool. Plus interpretive dance, costume design and being upstaged by a couple of five-year-olds. The young have no respect these days. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Zoe Lyons ‘I don’t like big groups of people’

    Listen to stand up and Mock the Week regular Zoe Lyons tell us why she's choosey about festivals, reminisce about her worst moment on stage and perfecting her turkey in an oven impression. She also reveals her belief that in the right hands, comedy can make people think differently. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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    Kevin Day ‘Disgraceful the World Cup went to Russia and Qatar’

    We joined comedian Kevin Day fresh from performing his show 'Stand Uppy' at The Balham Comedy Festival in London where he told us about a typical day in the life of a comedy writer, and reveals his views on racism in football and the controversial subject of FIFA’s stinking decision to award the world cup to Qatar. Find out more about our work supporting free speech and comedy at www.amnesty.org.uk

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We sat down backstage at the 2014 Balham and Edinburgh Comedy Festivals with some of the UK's most talented comedians and chatted about their loves, hates and why human rights matter to them. Subscribe now and make sure you don't miss out.

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