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The uses of comedy

The uses of comedy

The EI Podcast

March 27, 202550m 39s

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Show Notes

What makes us laugh? And why should it matter?

EI's Alastair Benn and Paul Lay are joined by the critic Mathew Lyons to discuss the uses of comedy.

FURTHER READING:

The subtle art of English comedy | Alastair Benn

Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. EI Talks... is hosted by Paul Lay and Alastair Benn, and produced by Caitlin Brown. The sound engineer is Gareth Jones.

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