Darren Walsh beats 12-year-old girl to win best joke of Edinburgh fringe
Groan-worthy gag triumphs over efforts from Stewart Francis, Adam Hess and others, including the prize’s youngest ever nominee
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Darren Walsh beats 12-year-old girl to win best joke of Edinburgh fringe
Groan-worthy gag triumphs over efforts from Stewart Francis, Adam Hess and others, including the prize’s youngest ever nominee
