Comedy Showcase

Comedy Showcase

Comedy Showcase

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Comedy Showcase

2007- 2012

3 Seasons

20 Episodes

7.0(1 votes)

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Comedy

Overview

Comedy Showcase is a series of one-off comedy specials featuring some of Britain's fledgling comedy talent. Its format is reminiscent of the much earlier Comedy Playhouse. The format was replaced in 2012 by 4Funnies.

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