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Stewart Lee: Stand-Up Comedian

Stewart Lee: Stand-Up Comedian

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Stewart Lee: Stand-Up Comedian

2005

1h 18m

7.4(18 votes)

Comedy

Overview

After four years working on Richard Thomas' Jerry Springer - The Opera, Stewart Lee returns to stand-up in search of clarity, self-respect and immediate sensual and intellectual gratification.

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Avalon Television

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Cast & crew

1 featured cast member

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Stewart Lee

Stewart Lee

Himself

Creative team

Directed by: Peter Orton
Written by: Stewart Lee

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