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Politics and Comedy Special 4: The MP's Joke Writers

Politics and Comedy Special 4: The MP's Joke Writers

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits


Politics and Comedy Special 4: The MP's Joke Writers

FromPolitics Without The Boring Bits

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the final Red Box Politics and Comedy Special Matt Chorley is joined by a Ayesha Hazarika, James McGrory and Daniel Finkelstein to discuss what it's like writing jokes for politicians. They discuss their best and worst efforts before debating what's required to make famous political names appear funny and the potential problems when it goes wrong.Also covered, how Nick Clegg can strangle any joke, why Ed Milliband shudders at Hush Puppies and why William Hague might have been better suited to comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 12, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Politics without the boring bits: Matt Chorley presents the best interviews, analysis and panel discussions from his Times Radio show. Listen to Times Radio live on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.