Funny As: The Story of New Zealand Comedy

2019

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EP1 Women's Comedy: A Secret History Jul 21, 2019

The story of women's comedy from the fraught emergence of stand up through to women getting to hold all the creative cards in the making of their own comedy programmes.

EP2 Character vs Stand Up Jul 28, 2019

With New Zealand having first planted its comedy roots in character and sketch-based humour, Funny As charts its evolution to stand-up comedy and more intimate, realism based performances. But as digital platforms emerge, and new talent comes of age, are we seeing a return to the character comedy of our past?

EP3 Tuxedos and Trojan Horses Aug 04, 2019

With Māori and Pacifica performers having played a significant role in New Zealand’s comedy story, this episode showcases the brilliance of Māori and Pacific Island comedy and examines the challenge of confronting racism through humour.

EP4 Playing for Laughs Aug 11, 2019

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EP5 Safety in Numbers Aug 18, 2019

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Official Website: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/funny-as-the-story-of-new-zealand-comedy
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A funny and fascinating tour through New Zealand’s rich comedy history. Interviewing comedy greats alongside the best and brightest up-and-comers, the series is a candid and hilarious look at the untold stories behind some of New Zealand’s most iconic performances.

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