What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel

What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel – Ep 101

Oct 21, 2023

Comedian Rosie Holt, known for her popular Tory MP character, joins Mark Steel for a discussion covering topics from Russell Brand to GB News, with hilarious and thought-provoking insights into lockdown expert Chris Whitty's activities. They explore viral videos, parody films, Barnard Castle's glass shard swan, and the influence of conspiracy theories, while also touching on comedic parodies, GB News presenters, controversial figures, and Katy Perry.

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Rosie Holt

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Quick takeaways

Rosie Holt's satirical portrayals of politicians expose the absurdity and incompetence of political discourse.

Boris Johnson's leadership style influences other politicians' rhetoric, prioritizing nonchalant and off-topic responses.

GB News provides a platform for right-wing comedians, giving them visibility and sparking both support and criticism.

Deep dives

The book: Why We Were Right

The book, entitled 'Why We Were Right,' written by Rosie Holt, explores various scandals of the past few years and argues that they were actually positive for the country.

Introduction

4min

Viral Video Origins and Statue Controversy

7min

Random YouTube Algorithms, Barnard Castle, and a Mechanical Swan

3min

Comedic Parodies and the Current Political Climate

11min

GB News Presenters and Thin Skin

12min

Controversial Figure and Promiscuity

17min

The Influence of Conspiracy Theories and Russell Brown's Character

2min

Katy Perry, Writing a Book, and Political Observations

10min

Mark is joined by Rosie Holt for a special extended interview with the comedian whose Tory MP character has become an online phenomenon (and fooled plenty of people into the bargain!)

Recorded before Mark's recent surgery, it's a funny and thought-provokingdiscussion that covers everything from Russell Brand to GB News – and asks what lockdown expert Chris Whitty is up to these days...

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