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Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium

Joan Rivers: (Still A) Live at the London Palladium

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Comedy

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Filmed at her sellout farewell shows at the London Palladium, this hilarious DVD sees the acid-tongued veteran comedienne at her outrageous best, taking no prisoners in her quest for the killer gag.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

63 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

21 November 2005

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Self

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