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Lynn Barber: The Battle To Stay Happy

Lynn Barber meets two American comedians who have both found success in the UK - Rob Delaney and Ruby Wax. They both discuss being open about the demons in their personal lives.

Lynn Barber meets two American comedians who have both found success in the UK - Rob Delaney and Ruby Wax. Both performers have been open about the demons in their personal lives. Rob talks to Lynn about his battle with alcoholism and clinical depression, while Ruby discusses the role mindfulness has played in her own mental health, her shows and now in her campaigns.

30 minutes

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Tue 3 May 201609:30GMT
BBC News except UK & UK HD

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Credits

PresenterLynn Barber
Interviewed GuestRob Delaney
Interviewed GuestRuby Wax
EditorJanet Lee
Series ProducerJohn Mullen
ProducerEdmund Moriarty
DirectorEdmund Moriarty

Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Apr 201601:30GMT
    BBC News except North America, UK & UK HD
  • Sat 30 Apr 201608:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Sun 1 May 201614:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Sun 1 May 201620:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 2 May 201601:30GMT
    BBC News North America
  • Tue 3 May 201609:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD