Tough Gig

Episode 2

Dara O'Briain's Tough Gig

What makes orcs and elves laugh? Irish comedian Dara O’Briain has a week to find out when he joins the world of fantasy role players. Dara’s Tough Gig Dara joins a group obsessed with Lord Of The Rings. They spend their weekends in strange costumes, having full-on battles. And they take it all very seriously. He’s played to a whole load of different crowds all around the world in his career as a stand-up comic, but is he up to this challenge?

Episode 3

Arabella Weir's Tough Gig

You’ve seen Arabella on The Fast Show and Grumpy Old Women, but now she’s crossing to the other side. Arabella’s Tough Gig The cynical comedian spends a week at Edinburgh’s Ghost Fest, which is particularly tough for her as she doesn’t believe in the paranormal. Her audience, on the other hand, take the spirit world very seriously – hunting for poltergeists and believing in crystal balls. So it’s up to Arabella to put her cynicism to one side and win them over with her stand-up routine.

Episode 4

Patrick Kielty's Tough Gig

Patrick Kielty has the difficult job of trying to impress a group of rappers with his stand up comedy.

Episode 5

Shaun Williamson's Tough Gig

Former Eastenders star Shaun Williamson attempts to impress those attending the Paris Fashion Week.

Episode 6

Russell Howard's Tough Gig

Russell Howard has to entertain a group of surfers in the Irish town of Lahinch.