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Chi and Lucas interview celebs on a pedalo
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Nish Kumar to appear on the American Have I Got News For You
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Air date set for Taskmaster series 21
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Comic sued for mocking Lion King lyrics
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Bill Cosby ordered to pay an extra $40million
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Jack Whitehall to produce a live action Mr Benn
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Terry Jones statue unveiling set
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Kathy Rivett makes the Chortle student final again
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What makes older people laugh?
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Videos
Venezuelan comic Ivan Aristeguieta rants about the illogicality of the English language in this stand-up clip.
Now based in Australia, comedian was performing at the gala launching the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The month-long event, which is this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, has just kicked off down under.
Ivan Aristeguieta on the English language
At the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
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