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The Best of Satirical Comedy.

Paul English with a celebration of the best in satirical comedy featuring Armando Iannucci, Rory Bremner and the team behind Spitting Image.

Paul English takes a well-aimed swipe at the politicians with a celebration of the best in satirical comedy.

Among the marksmen on target this week is Jonathon Lynn - one of the writers of classic political sitcom Yes Minister, Have I Got News For You stalwart Ian Hislop discusses what catches his private Eye, Rory Bremner makes a good impression on us with his guide to impersonating politicians and Paul meets up with Armando Iannucci - the man behind the majority of the greatest comedy of the last 20 years including the peerless Thick Of It.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Chapters

  • Comedy Heroes: Armando Iannucci

    Paul English meets the man behind such comedy classics as On The Hour, The Day Today and The Thick Of It.

    Duration: 28:03

  • Comedy Caf茅: The Coalition

    The Now Show鈥檚 Jon Holmes joins Janice Forsyth to discuss whether the coalition government are just too bland for laughs.

    Duration: 04:52