Funny Women
Sue Perkins explores the highs and lows of being a woman in the unashamedly macho world of stand-up comedy, as she follows three stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival.
Sue Perkins explores the highs and lows of being a woman in the unashamedly macho world of stand-up comedy. With unique behind-the-scenes access to the most important date in the stand-up comedy calendar, Sue discovers the thrills of a good gig and the spills of a disparaging review as she follows three stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival: Bridget Christie, Claudia O'Doherty and Dana Alexander. Also featuring interviews with Jo Brand, Lucy Porter, Jo Caulfield, Andi Osho and Shappi Khorsandi; Sue finds out how her fellow female stand-ups got hooked on comedy and why they keep taking the knocks and coming back for more.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Lesley Smith |
| Series Editor | Janet Lee |
| Presenter | Sue Perkins |
| Participant | Claudia O'Doherty |
| Participant | Dana Alexander |
| Participant | Jo Brand |
| Participant | Lucy Porter |
| Participant | Jo Caulfield |
| Participant | Andi Osho |
| Participant | Shappi Khorsandi |
| Participant | Bridget Christie |
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