The death of modern comedy? Why profanity is ruining Entertainment and how 19th-century satire fights back

Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings welcomed theatre star Billy Bourchier to discuss how live arts boost mental health through cognitive distraction, while celebrating the profanity-free political satire of Gilbert and Sullivan. The pair previewed QPAC’s exclusive four-night run of A Soirée of Song & Satire, put Gary's speed-singing skills to the test with an on-air patter song challenge, and shared booking details alongside a double-pass ticket giveaway for listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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