From Charlie Chaplin to Fleabag: How outrage shaped political comedy – with Seth Thévoz and David Stubbs

We’ve come a long way as society but has progress hindered our ability to have a laugh? Seth Thévoz is joined by David Stubbs, the author of Different Times to discuss the evolution of British comedy from silent movies to the raunchy sitcoms of today.

• "Monty Python looks a bit dodgy these days.” – David Stubbs
• "The real revolution in comedy was the Young Ones. It was punk.” – David Stubbs
• "Tommy Cooper is the king of woke Comedy. He’s hilarious and without sin.” – David Stubbs
• “Thatcher was crucified weekly in comedy shows but ultimately she had the last laugh came the elections.” – David Stubbs

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Written and presented by Seth Thévoz. Producer: Liam Tait. Audio editor: Alex Reed. Managing editor: Jacob Jarvis. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.

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