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World Service,5 mins

The downfall of Egyptian satire

The Fifth Floor

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Bassem Youssef - the Arab world's best known satirist - has decided to end his hugely popular TV show after what he cites as pressure and intimidation from the Egyptian authorities. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Arabic's Dina Demrdash charts his rise and his struggles over the years.

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