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Nemr Abou Nassar

Nemr Abou Nassar is one of the Arab world's most popular comedians. Zeinab Badawi asks - does his brand of comedy risk promoting misunderstanding and perpetuating stereotypes?

Does comedy have the power to transcend borders, religions and politics? Nemr Abou Nassar is one of the Arab world's most popular comedians. He grew up in both the US and Lebanon and from an early age has believed that comedy could change the world. Zeinab Badawi asks - but does his brand of comedy risk promoting misunderstanding and perpetuating stereotypes?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Mar 201903:30GMT
BBC News Latin America & North America only

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Credits

PresenterZeinab Badawi
Interviewed GuestNemr Abou Nassar

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Feb 201904:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 25 Feb 201915:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Mon 25 Feb 201918:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 1 Mar 201904:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 1 Mar 201909:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Tue 12 Mar 201903:30GMT
    BBC News Latin America & North America only