Watching the History of Light Entertainment last night. This week they were focusing on "impersonators and impressionists". Needless to say Rory Bremner was mentioned - with the breathless reverence the man responsible for "N-nineteen Not Out" deserves. Apparently his show is full of biting satire and wit. I'd have to agree. Think of all those great sketches which beautifully lampoon current affairs and have become firmly embedded in the public conciousness. Like....... er........ mmm...... ahhh..... ummmm.... "N-nineteen Not Out"
The problem with Rory Bremner is twofold. One he's preaching to the choir and two he isn't as funny or ridiculous as the people he's supposedly sending up. It's toothless, comfortable, cosy satire for Daily Telegraph readers in the Home Counties. Presumably the same people who thought his spoof cricket record was funny enough to actually go out and buy it.
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