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Deal Makers
Episode 2 of 3
Revealing the business behind comedy. Eddie Izzard, David Baddiel, Rhod Gilbert and Jo Brand speak about the agents and negotiations who have helped their careers.
Eddie Izzard, David Baddiel, Rhod Gilbert and Jo Brand talk frankly about today's stand-up comedy business and the managers and agents who have helped the top stars earn millions. The documentary reveals the back room deals and negotiations which can make the difference between success and failure, including an extraordinary visit to the BBC archives to uncover never before seen contracts reflecting Morecambe and Wise's pay negotiations in the 1960s and 70s.
Last on
Sat 16 Feb 201323:40
BBC Two Wales
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High Earner
Duration: 02:05
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Morecambe and Wise
Duration: 01:41
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Eddie Mair |
| Producer | John Holdsworth |
| Director | John Holdsworth |
| Participant | Rhod Gilbert |
| Participant | David Baddiel |
| Participant | Eddie Izzard |
| Participant | Jo Brand |
