The Courage to Stand Up (2025)

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Deep in the "grassroots" world of the booming British stand-up comedy scene, real performers give their unique insights of their real life stories, aspirations, and struggles - on and off stage
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Sep 27, 2025
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Deep in the "grassroots" world of the booming British stand-up comedy scene, real performers give their unique insights of their real life stories, aspirations, and struggles - on and off stage

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