The Satire Paradox




Revisionist History show

Summary: In the political turmoil of mid-1990s Britain, a brilliant<br>young comic named Harry Enfield set out to satirize the ideology and politics<br>of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. His parodies became famous. He wrote and<br>performed a vicious sendup of the typical Thatcherite nouveau riche buffoon. People<br>loved it. And what happened? Exactly the opposite of what Enfield hoped would<br>happen. In an age dominated by political comedy, “The Satire Paradox”asks whether laughter and social<br>protest are friends or foes.  <br><br><br>To learn more about the topics covered in this episode, visit <a href="http://www.RevisionistHistory.com">www.RevisionistHistory.com</a>