Ep 188 with Andy Parsons Pt 2: Mock The Week Changed Comedy

Join us this Wednesday 29th for a live recording of the podcast at our studios in West London. Mark will be joined by actress Sophie Willan for a live streamed interview in front of a small audience for this special live event. Tickets can be purchased here: ⁠https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westdigitalstudios/2303628⁠ In Part Two, Mark and Andy explore the history of political satire, from Peter Cook and Spitting Image to Mock The Week and modern comedy. They discuss whether satire still has the power it once did, how politicians become caricatures, the fallout from the Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross controversy, Boris Johnson, censorship, comedy audiences, and what happens when culture becomes afraid to take risks. For Ad-free episodes, Extended cuts, Early access & bonus content go to: ⁠www.patreon.com/wtfisgoingonpod⁠ For tickets to see Andy on tour go to : https://www.andyparsons.co.uk/ For media, press & guest enquiries please email [email protected] Follow What The F*** Is Going On? with Mark Steel on Instagram @wtfisgoingonpod  Follow Mark Steel @mrmarksteel   Follow Andy @mrandyparsons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices