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12: Poking fun at politicians: Patrick Kidd on parliamentary sketches and the Times Diary

Jan 8, 2021
49:31
Making fun of politicians is a longstanding tradition in the press, and the ability to do so is a vital sign of a free society. With all of us needing some cheering up, Patrick Kidd of The Times discusses his four years as a parliamentary sketchwriter during the turbulent Brexit years, and his current role as editor of The Times Diary, aiming to be "an antidote to the news". Presented by Nigel Fletcher.

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