EPISODE · Jun 6, 2014 · 17 MIN
The Fool
from The Why Factor · host BBC World Service
The fool – or jester – has been an important, even powerful, figure in many cultures, over many centuries. Why? Mike Williams explores the role of the fool, their place in culture and politics, and asks whether there is still a need for a funnyman who can speak truth to power. (Image: Puppet Clowns stored at the Clown’s Church in east London. BBC Copyright)
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