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Jack Whitehall
11 May 2023 - 1 hour 1 minHis first stand-up gig was at the tender age of 16. It was not critically well received. But Jack Whitehall quickly became a firm favourite on our screens, dominating the television comedy circuit and starring in shows such as Fresh Meat and Bad Education. But his early success also had its problems. Jack speaks to James about how challenging it was finding his voice as well as his new UK tour, Settle Down.
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Midge Ure: Hit singles and world tours meant nothing until I was in my own band
56 mins
5 July Finished