
Comedy Central Presents(1998)
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.


Peter Dickson
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Live at the Apollo is a comedy, talk series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of comedian, stand-up comedy. Created by Andrew Beint, it stars Peter Dickson. A British stand-up comedy programme performed from the Hammersmith Apollo Theatre in west London.
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