Sara Pascoe’s Comedians Giving Lectures gets the go ahead from Dave

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A full series of Sara Pascoe’s pilot Comedians Giving Lectures has been ordered by Dave channel. The series will consist of eight 30-minute episodes all hosted by Sara Pascoe.

UKTV said: “The series will see some of the funniest people in British comedy deliver a hilarious stand-up presentation in the guise of a lecture. In each episode, host Sara Pascoe gives three comedians the titles of genuine lectures, but none of the content. However, not only have they got to impress the audience with their usual comedy chops, they will also be marked on their oratory skills by experts in the field of their lecture topic…”

Dave’s commissioning editor, Joe McVey says: “I once had to give an hour-long lecture on triangles, and it was really dull. Why didn’t I just get a comedian to write it for me? It all seems so obvious now. #piechartsrule.”

Channel director Luke Hales adds: “We’re all huge fans of Sara so it’s a real treat to have her at the forefront of this UKTV Original for Dave. We can’t wait to see what hilarious theories the comedians come up with.”

Paul McGettigan, executive producer for 12 Yard Productions, concluded: “We are delighted to be bringing brand new stand-up comedy to Dave and equally thrilled to be working with the brilliant Sara Pascoe.”

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