Dom Joly

In a captivating discussion, Dom Joly, a comedian and travel documentarian, shares his adventures in the world of dark tourism, revealing the unique allure of unconventional destinations like war-torn Lebanon and North Korea. He contrasts the cheerful facade of Florida with its underlying complexities, touching on economic struggles and natural disasters. Joly's humorous anecdotes highlight the duality of places we visit, stressing that travel is not just about leisure, but understanding deeper cultural narratives and histories.

Dom Joly, comedian and travel writer who has visited 108 countries and created Trigger Happy TV, joins to recount wide-ranging journeys. He talks about growing up in Lebanon during civil war, discovering dark tourism, surreal visits to North Korea and wellness travel in India. He also shares favourite places, banned-from towns and a bucket-list love for Algeria.

Dom Joly, comedian and creator of Trigger Happy TV, recalls growing up in Beirut and the chaos of Lebanon’s civil war. He sparks sharp debate on Islamism, mass immigration, cultural change and Britain’s future. The conversation jumps from online tribalism and woke culture to borders, identity and why moderates seem missing from the conversation.