'My friends are in a lot of trouble': Deirdre O'Kane talks about the effect of Covid-19 on live comedy

'Talks Funny' host spoke openly on the realities for the arts sector during a press call last week
'My friends are in a lot of trouble': Deirdre O'Kane talks about the effect of Covid-19 on live comedy

Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny Saturday Nights on RTÉ One at 9:30PM. Picture Andres Poveda

Ahead of the launch last week of chat show 'Deirdre O'Kane Talks Funny' on RTÉ One, comedian Deirdre O'Kane spoke out about her concerns for the comedy scene in Ireland, and the impact of the coronavirus crisis on colleagues of hers that have been reliant on live events for income and profile.

"Most of my friends are in a lot of trouble", the Gogglebox Ireland star said last week, during a press call to promote the show.

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