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Comedians you (probably) haven't heard of

American stand-ups on our rib-tickling radar

Comedians you (probably) haven't heard of
15 November 2010

Tucked away on the digital hinterland of More4, last night's premiere of transatlantic sitcom The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret might have passed you by. But the presence in the cast of US comedians David Cross and Will Arnett provided two very good reasons to tune in.

Doesn't ring a bell? The former Arrested Development stars might not be as well known on these shores but they've long been folk heroes on the US comedy circuit. And they're not the only American funnymen about to make their breakthrough.

Remember these names, chaps. They could be outside your local multiplex in sun-blocking 10ft letters before you know it.

Pictures: Rex