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Lost Voice Guy, Lauren Pattison, Michael Akadiri and Esther Manito

Episode 7 of 8

Fred MacAulay introduces some of the country's best and most exciting stand-up comedians recorded live in Newcastle. The closest thing to a night at a comedy club you can get.

Fred MacAulay is back at The Stand Comedy Club in Newcastle, doing what he does best - making people laugh.

A fantastic selection of some of the best of stand-up comedians working in the UK right now. Some you鈥檒l know and some you won鈥檛 - yet.

In this episode, Fred explains how he conformed to government guidelines during lockdown, and introduces Junior Doctor Michael Akadiri on to the stage to tell stories from his fertility clinic. Lauren Pattison shares her stories of glorious misfortune as she returned to working in retail over the last two years, while 'Arab Woman of the Year' nominee Esther Manito compares her life with and without children.

The headliner is the unmistakably Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy, who explains why he could never be an astronaut, even if he wanted to be.

Fred At The Stand is the closest thing your ears are going to get to an actual night in a comedy club.

Produced by Richard Melvin
A Dabster production for 大象传媒 Radio 4

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28 minutes

Broadcast

  • Thu 9 Dec 2021 23:00

Fred MacAuley's awkward parents' night

Fred MacAuley's awkward parents' night

See photos of Fred as he performs at The Stand.