Just for Laughs: Behind London’s newest comedy festival

<p>Today Just for Laughs London, the capital’s newest annual comedy festival, starts its takeover of the O2 arena for four days.&nbsp;</p><br><p>It’s the latest spin-off of the huge international event which was first founded 40 years ago in Canada and helped established comedy superstars such as Amy Schumer and Kevin Hart.&nbsp;</p><br><p>But now it’s London’s turn, with Ryan Reynolds, Graham Norton and Katherine Ryan just some of the powerhouse names performing.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Bruce Hills, President of Just for Laughs explains the history of the festival and what the future might hold for it in our city.&nbsp;</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>