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Charlie Higson on social class in The Fast Show

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In a series of videos created by The Open University, ‘The Language of Comedy’ looks at how comedians use language to create humour. Each video consists of short interviews with a leading comedian, or comedy writer, revealing some of the tricks of their trade.

In episode two, Charlie Higson talks about The Fast Show, social class and the North/South divide.