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Andrew Maxwell hosts a truly global stand-up show, in which comedians perform from wherever on the planet they happen to be, to an audience in the BBC Radio Theatre, London. With: Urzila Carlson Rehman Akhtar Aparna Nancherla From New Zealand, South Africa-born Urzila Carlson discusses flip-flops and marriage. From Bahrain, one of Saudi Arabia's first comedians, Rehman Akhtar talks about public flogging Plus New York's Aparna Nancherla, who filmed a half-hour special for Netflix. Producer: Ed Morrish A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2017. ** Photo credit: Matt Stronge
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