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Feb 2024
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What has happened to sketch shows and wh...

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Is their anything Richard doesn't enjoy on TV? Are the personal prizes on Taskmaster really given away and just what has happened to the art of sketch shows?


Another question and answer edition of The Rest Is Entertainment shining a light on those topics and more.


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Producer: Neil Fearn

Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport


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