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The Arts Hour celebrates the New Year with some of the world鈥檚 finest comedians.

Nikki Bedi and South African comedian Tumi Morake host an international line-up of some of the best comics from around the world.

Taking part in the New Year celebrations are Aboriginal Comedy All-Star Dane Simpson who gives us a glimpse of rural life in Wagga Wagga, Australia;

The man voted Malaysia鈥檚 grumpiest comedian, Kavin Jay bemoans the problems of catching a plane and of restrictive diets.

Italian funny man Luca Cupani reflects on his country鈥檚 history, inventions and contemplates the joys of time travel.

Queen of Ugandan comedy, Cotilda, shares stories of growing up in a large family.

And from the North of England, Lauren Pattison on anxiety, dog therapists and lobsters.

Producers: Oliver Jones and Lucy Collingwood.

(Photo: Tumi Morake. Credit: Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images via Getty Images)