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Does BBC comedy have a left-wing bias? Andy Zaltzman on political satire, offensive jokes and cauliflower Trump
FromThe New Statesman Podcast: UK general election news and analysis
Does BBC comedy have a left-wing bias? Andy Zaltzman on political satire, offensive jokes and cauliflower Trump
FromThe New Statesman Podcast: UK general election news and analysis
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19 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
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Podcast episode
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The New Statesman’s Britain editor Anoosh Chakelian interviews the satirist and broadcaster Andy Zaltzman, the host of Radio 4’s The News Quiz and the podcast The Bugle. Ahead of his Satirist for Hire tour, they talk about the history of political comedy, whether there are some topics too serious to joke about, and if you can really have political balance in comedy.Plus, they discover what Zaltzman and Boris Johnson have in common.You can find out more details about Zaltzman’s live shows and buy tickets at andyzaltzman.co.uk.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.Podcast listeners can get a special discount on subscriptions to the New Statesman. Visit www.newstatesman.com/podcastoffer to subscribe for just £1 per week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 22, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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