I suspect someone at BBC comedy circa 1982 had some very specific pigeon-holes to fill and just picked the first fuckers that came along:
1. Glaringly working class but not right wing and cheaper than actual comedian Billy Connolly - Alexei Sayle
2. Black - Lenny Henry
3. Feminist, possibly disabled one doesn't like to ask - Sandi Toksvig
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After you my dear Alfonse No. After you., Sun 17 Apr 2022, 6:47,
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Perhaps you should draw a line under your upset for the 40th anniversary
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Perhaps you should kill yourself for the 40th anniversary
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brb Monkhouse Stampede, Sun 17 Apr 2022, 14:27,
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Keep the 40th anniversary material coming lads. You've hit a rich seam of Toksvig-level gold.
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After you my dear Alfonse No. After you., Sun 17 Apr 2022, 16:01,
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Genuinely surprised people care this much about ancient comedy programs.
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FeralCatMan Unusual disease collector., Sun 17 Apr 2022, 18:05,
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Touched a massive nerve with brb. Big Lenny Henry fan.
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After you my dear Alfonse No. After you., Sun 17 Apr 2022, 18:17,
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