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Comedy Central UK adds travelogue

Cabsat channel Comedy Central in the UK has acquired a factual comedy series from BBC Worldwide (BBCWW) featuring comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar.

Louise Holmes

Louise Holmes

The Viacom International Media Networks-owned channel will air Joel & Nish vs the World (6×60′), which is produced by Rumpus Media and distributed internationally by BBCWW.

The travel series follows Dommett and Kumar as they explore the health benefits of lifestyles based upon ancient wisdom compared with the lifestyles they are accustomed to.

Comedy Central UK has also commissioned a pilot featuring the pair, titled Comedians Solve World Problems, a weekly topical show in which they discuss some of the world’s biggest problems with guests.

The pilot, which begins filming in June, will also be produced by Rumpus Media in association with Phil McIntyre Entertainment.

Meanwhile, the network has acquired six episodes of stand-up performances taped live at the Soho Theatre in London, including performances from Dommett and Kumar as well as comedians such as Mae Martin.

Louise Holmes, VP of programming at Comedy Central UK, said: “Joel and Nish are enjoying a meteoric rise to fame on the UK comedy circuit. Their comedic power and genuine chemistry as a likeable, roguish duo places them in high demand.”

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