Tough Gig
- TV stand-up
- ITV1
- 2007 - 2009
- 6 episodes (1 series)
Each week a stand-up comedian performs to a group of people who wouldn't normally be their audience. ITV axed this show mid-run in 2007. Stars Frank Skinner, Dara O Briain, Arabella Weir, Patrick Kielty, Shaun Williamson and Russell Howard
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain's Tough Gig
Further details
Award-winning comic Dara O'Briain finds Middle Earth is alive and well in Middle England when he joins a group of die-hard Lord of the Rings fans who spend their weekends partaking in full-scale battles in relevant costume. Dara is challenged to understand what makes them tick, in order to put on a gig that will make this target audience laugh - but without magic, spells or fireballs to help him, can he succeed?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 19th June 2007
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- ITV1
- Length
- 30 minutes
Video
Tough Gig with Dara O'Briain
Dara O'Briain has been given the task of making a group of Live Action Roleplayers laugh.
Featuring: Dara O Briain.