Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but not 'stand-up'

BBC Arts Tuesday 11 August 2026, 13:35 UTC 1 min read

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The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.

Amanda Knox (PERSON) Edinburgh Fringe (ORG)

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