Meanwhile, comedian Jimmy Carr has apologised for a joke about a car crash posted online.

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Cllr Jimmy Carr made the comments on Facebook following a council debate over funding to the Bogside Artists for the restoration of murals.

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Among many well-known names in the comedy section are Stewart Lee, Jo Caulfield, Daniel Kitson, Craig Hill, Jimmy Carr, Sean Hughes and Alistair McGowan.

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