Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy

2019 - 2019

Part 1: War - The Survivors

15th February 2019

Episode 1

Larry visits war victims in Iraq, where topical satire thrives but stand-up struggles, and Liberia, where comedy was revived by the Ebola crisis.

Part 2: War - The Soldiers

15th February 2019

Episode 2

Larry interviews soldiers who have turned their painful combat experiences into comedy, including a veteran whose injuries fuel his stand-up routine.

Part 3: Race

15th February 2019

Episode 3

In the U.S., Larry explores how racial division becomes comic fodder for minorities and immigrants -- as well as underground alt-right humorists.

Part 4: Gender

15th February 2019

Episode 4

Larry examines the way comedians in Saudi Arabia and media stars in Nigeria struggle against or reinforce misogynistic and homophobic attitudes.

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Legendary comedy writer and director Larry Charles travels the world in search of humor in the most unusual, unexpected and dangerous places.

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