Robin Ince
Tears Of A Clown
- Radio documentary
- BBC Radio 4
- 2014
- 1 episode
Robin Ince looks at the enduring cliché of the Sad Clown and the relationship between stand-up comedy and mental health. Features Robin Ince, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer, Jason Cook, Josie Long and more.
Press clippings
The truth behind the 'tears of a clown' cliche
Comedians tend to be emotionally disturbed people - but usually stop short of developing serious mental health issues. That's the opinion of psychiatric nurse turned stand-up Jo Brand, who says: 'In a simplistic way, comedians are not all sad people, but I think they are all emotionally disturbed people.'
Chortle, 1st November 2014