Video: satire

Limmy's Homemade Show — Brian Limond, BBC Scotland

Comedy show featuring sketches, ramblings and techno by Scottish comedian Limmy.

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Bulla Lockdown — Ricky Grover

Bulla educates you about the world and lockdown from his high-security cell.

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The Windsors — Noho Film and TV, Channel 4

Comedy soap opera that imagines the royal family as you've never seen them before. Stream all three series and two specials.

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Chris Morris on ‘comedy with purpose’ — Channel 4 News

Chris Morris is the writer-director behind countless comedy hits including Four Lions, The Day Today and Brass Eye. His new film The Day Shall Come follows an idealistic preacher targeted by the FBI in their fight against extremism.

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Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat) on TYSO — Rick Glassman

Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Borat) is an American comedian, screenwriter, director, actor, and producer. He is royalty. Charles and Glassman smoke pot, talk about Jewish Brooklyn, Larry David, and decades of comedians. They break down comedy and the way it's received. Larry fu*King Charles. This is a good one.

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Stewart Lee Improvised Around Industry Prejudice To Make His Name — The Breakdown with Jamali Maddix, The Hook

Stewart Lee is a stand-up comedian, writer and director with a career spanning almost three decades. Stewart and Jamali chat all things comedy, including his involvement in the critically acclaimed Jerry Springer opera, and the controversy that came with it, the evolution of comedy and Stewart’s first steps into the arena. Stewart’s a humble and funny guy, if you’ve not seen his stuff then you should go out of the way to do so.

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Stewart Lee: Content Provider (2018) — Awkward Films

Stewart Lee's 2017/18 touring stand-up show, recorded live at the Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, in April 2018.

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Ian Hislop, Private Eye, on satire, censorship, and the future of print — MRS

Watch the full keynote interview with Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye, at Impact 2018 — the MRS Annual Conference.

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Jeremy Bernard Corbyn ‘What Was Done’ — Bonnie Prince Bob

Bonnie Prince Bob reflects on the political history that led to the appointment of England's greatest ever Prime Minister ‘Jeremy Corbyn’. If you enjoyed this production and would like to support future work then please consider donating to Discontent/Bonnie Prince Bob here: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/web...

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Stewart Lee in Conversation with Alan Moore — Faber & Faber

Acclaimed comedian Stewart Lee joins the legendary writer Alan Moore to talk politics, satire, their new books and what it means to be a ‘Content Provider’.

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Mark Thomas: Thatcher v Cameron — The Artist Taxi Driver

Comedian Mark Thomas talks to the Artist Taxi Driver about the differences between the governments of Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the EU referendum and racism.

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Capitalism is psychopathy — The Dossier

Mashup of Sandi Toksvig's The Man: When a Harvard graduate economist arrives at a country hotel she assumes she is there to discuss taking over some of her retiring father's clientele. She is greeted by a middle-aged couple but the man she assumes to be the butler is actually a very powerful person indeed and she soon finds herself caught up in an operation to manipulate world events to benefit the rich and powerful.

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the Tories a bucket of shit!!! — ChunkyMark

The Artist Taxi Driver has a chat with cartoonist and author Martin Rowson.

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Nathan Barley (2005) — Charlie Brooker and Chris Morris, Talkback Productions

British TV series that satirised ‘hipster’ and ‘clickbait’ culture before they appeared. Nathan Barley, played by Nicholas Burns, is a webmaster, guerrilla filmmaker, screenwriter, DJ and in his own words, a “self-facilitating media node”. Whilst desperate to convince himself and others that he is the epitome of urban cool, Nathan is secretly terrified he might not be, which is why he reads Sugar Ape magazine, his bible of cool.

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Reverse Racism — Aamer Rahman, Fear of a Brown Planet

Comedian Aamer Rahman defines ‘reverse racism’.

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Frankie Boyle's Election Autopsy — BBC

Recorded in front of a passionate crowd in London's historic Wilton's Music Hall, the show features Frankie Boyle at his brilliant best doing stand-up, review, discussion and audience interaction — all in an attempt to make sense of the remarkable general election results. Throughout the show, Boyle makes a series of bold and often outrageous statements about the vote. He's joined by a range of guests including Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan and Akala, who are on hand to take him to task over his claims — before the audience decide whether he's right or wrong.

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Punchlines for Progress — Marie Wustner, Approach Productions

Punchlines for Progress assembles some of the best American political satirists to highlight the power and importance of the court jester. From the Red Scare through today this tradition continues to inform and speak truth to power. Featuring Amy Goodman, Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, and Martin Luther King Jr. among others.

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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle (Series 3, 2014) — Stewart Lee & Chris Morris, BBC

Stewart Lee's award-winning stand-up series returns after a three year absence, as he takes on six new subjects in his own unique style.

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Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch (2013) — Doug Stanhope & Jay Karas

Named after Hitler's failed coup attempt, Beer Hall Putsch brings you deeper into acerbic comic Doug “philosopher” Stanhope's twisted world with his newest one hour stand-up special filmed live at Dante's in Portland.

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The Eric André Show — Eric André & Hannibal Buress, AbsoLutely Productions

This show is light-years ahead of any other: satirical and subversive, it says “fuck you” to the mainstream drivel you see everywhere. If you don't understand it, you may want to take time out to reconsider your life.

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The Power of the Political Cartoon: Martin Rowson — RSA

Satirical cartoonist Martin Rowson takes a look at political satire.

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University of Sussex, Anti-Privatisation Movement — Mark Steel

Comedian Mark Steel addresses protestors at the University of Sussex, Anti-Privatisation Movement.

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“But... seriously” (1993) — Crystal, Berner & Lieberman

Thought-provoking feature-length documentary which combines historical news footage with vintage concert and club footage from America's most revered comedians and showcases their interpretations of the American experience.

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Alive: Mark Thomas — UnderCurrents

Filmed a few years ago, Thomas was really on form here.

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Tony Blair book relaunch — The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Blair touts his new book in the US with Jon Stewart.

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News World Order, The War on Journalism (ft. Julian Assange) — Rap News 5

The Juice Media rip into Rumsfeld and Bill O'Really.

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The Common People

Cameron sings the truth to the British electorate about what he needs to do to get in, and what he'd do if he gets there.

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The National Council For Redemption And Salvation And The Restoration Of Democracy

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...

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David Dimbleby goes ‘Bullingdon’ — The Impostors

Dimbleby takes a Bullingdon Club day out round Britain.

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Jeremy Clarkson interviews William Hague MP — The Impostors

The two chat about Hague's recent purchase of a Ferrari and his past ‘dogging’ adventures.

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The Bush-Saudi love affair — The Impostors

The former US president went on an official date with the Saudi king.

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First Lady: White House Correspondents' Association Dinner — The Dossier

Laura Bush has a few things she wants to say, for a change.

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Outlaw Comic: The Censoring of Bill Hicks — Andy Schatzberg & Abigail Shafran

Documentary about the career of Bill Hicks, whose comedy hit home everywhere — except in his own country, the United States.

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Yes Minister — Antony Jay & Jonathan Lynn

British satire at its best. This series from the 1980s lays open the inner-workings of the British government, as witnessed through the interaction between a government minister and the civil service. You will see how the ‘elite’ cleverly manipulate elected politicians in order to protect their interests.

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Charlie Brooker's Newswipe — Charlie Brooker

Satirical look at news reporting.

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The New Statesman — Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran

Brilliant political satire centred around conservative MP Alan B'Stard. Watch this and you'll understand the Tory mindset. This was made 20 years ago, but is still relevant today.

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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle — Stewart Lee

Series marking the return to television, after a decade's absence, of one of Britain's most highly regarded stand-up comedians. more »

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Silly Money — Bremner Bird & Fortune

A satirical four-part look at the global financial system.

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Brass Eye (1997) — Christopher Morris

Series of satirical spoof documentaries that fool British MPs and celebrities.

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The Day Today (1994) — Armando Iannucci

Current affairs news parody featuring Chris Morris and Steve Coogan.

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Education and the ‘elite’ — George Carlin

The so-called ‘elite’ do not want you to think critically — watch this and you'll know why. Carlin died in June 2008, aged 71.

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Tony Blair: Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Former Prime Minister of Britain launches new “faith foundation” to tackle poverty and conflict, and, er, unite the world's religions.

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The Falafel-Guy Fatwa — Countdown with Keith Olbermann

Expert analysis of Bill O'Reilly's meltdown on Inside Edition.

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In this clip we see the reaction of the show's producer to O'Reilly's outburst.

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Doug Stanhope, Go Home — Doug Stanhope

American comic Doug Stanhope takes on the issue of immigration.

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Iraqi Oil — Bird and Fortune

Interview with a Counselor from the British Embassy in Washington.

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TV News — Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe

This edition focuses on TV news and how it has changed over the years. The programme includes a special report from Adam Curtis.

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The Bush-Team — Nuff Respect

If you can find them, maybe you can hire... the Bush-Team.

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Osama Bin Laden 6th Anniversary Video — Central Intelligence Agency

Al-Qaeda's number-one has recorded another video blog.

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Don't Watch That, Watch This (series 3, global edition) — VERA Productions

BBC archive put to good use; Bush and Blair remixed. Global version edited by GanjaSound for theDossier.

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Afghanistan — Bremner, Bird & Fortune

Satirical look at British and American foreign policy towards Afghanistan over the years. (The war couldn't have anything to do with a pipeline, could it?)

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Imagine This — Cal-TV

George Bush covers Lennon's Imagine. Track produced by WaxAudio, video made by Cal-TV.

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Bush Video-Conference with US Troops — Saturday Night Live

Bush goes live with troops in Iraq, in an unrehearsed manner.

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John Reid MP in Iraq — The Impostors

When Reid was British Secretary of State for Defence, he visited Iraq. Luckily, there was a translator fluent in bullshit.

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Straight Talk About Today's Markets — Saturday Night Live

Peter Burke, CEO of Global Century Investments, gives his advice to the general public.

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Karzai and Bush press conference — The Dossier

Bush thanks the Afghan president for his commitment to drug-running and an equal society where the Taliban now vote. Karzai is privileged to be in the White House with the usual “drug dealers, mafia and the producers of the heroin labs”.

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The Beatz R Rockin' — George Bush

W cutz it like it is — beatbox style — with support from DJ Dicky C.

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Gay Bar — Bush 'n' Blair

An alternative video for the track Gay Bar by Electric Six.

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Sunday Bloody Sunday — George Bush

No information available on who produced this.

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The Bush Pilot — NDR, German TV

An insight into the inner-workings of George W Bush.

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Stewart Lee: Stand-up Comedian

A polemical look at America, recorded live at The Stand in Glasgow, during Lee's tour in 2005.

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Black Bush — Dave Chappelle

President Black Bush presents his case for war with evidence of aluminium tubes and ‘yellow cake’.

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Robert Newman's History of Oil — Robert Newman

The comedian and author gets to grips with the wars and politics of the last hundred years — but rather than adhering to the history we were fed at school, he places oil centre-stage as the cause of all the commotion. Excellent and factual, Newman tells it how it is.

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All to Blame — The Dossier

“How can we still succeed, taking what we don't need?”

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Amerikan Idiot — The Dossier

The music video Green Day could have done for their track American Idiot.

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Don't Watch That, Watch This (series 2, global edition) — VERA Productions

Political satire featuring, among others, George Bush and Tony Blair. True bootleg mash-up style using BBC archive footage. Global version edited by GanjaSound for theDossier.

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Beneath Iraq and a Hard Place (2006) — Vera Productions

What has happened in the two years since the troops arrived in Iraq? In 48 minutes of sketches, monologue, animation and reworked archive, Rory Bremner brings us up to date and tells the tale of life between Iraq and a hard place.

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The Thick of It — Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci's dark political comedy set in the corridors of British government.

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The Price of Oil — The Dossier

George Bush and Tony Blair sing for their supper.

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Renegade Crime Wave — The Impostors

Deputy prime minister John Prescott comes out punching in support of US foreign policy.

Music: The Phantom (turntable scratch mix) by Renegade Soundwave.

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Capstone Cops — The Impostors

The secret services have almost finished building the ‘pyramid of paranoia’.

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Planet Trust — The Dossier

Seven-minute promo for the film Why We Fight by Eugene Jarecki.

Music: Planet Dust by Bad Company.

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Osama and US — Channel 4

Jamie Campbell and Joel Wilson go on the hunt for Osama bin Laden, in order to claim the $25million reward offered by the US government. Their search leads them to, er, Crawford, Texas — home of George Bush.

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Revolution: World of Evil — Coldcut vs TV Sheriff

Simply brilliant audio and video manipulation.

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Re:volution [top secret mix] — 45 minutes

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Beyond Iraq and a Hard Place — Bremner, Bird & Fortune

The follow-up to Between Iraq and a Hard Place by Vera Productions. Once again, well-researched, brilliant satire.

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Don't Watch That, Watch This (theDossier edit) — Vera Productions

Political satire from Vera Productions that uses edited footage of celebrities and politicians to create a whole new take on reality. Remixed by The Impostors.

Bushwacked2 — Cartel Communique

State of the Union remix. More clips by Cartel Communique here.

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Sane Man (1989) — Bill Hicks, Sacred Cow Productions

Hicks unfortunately died in 1994, aged 32.

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Word of Mouth (2002) — Doug Stanhope, Sacred Cow Productions

The ‘axis of evil’ CNN drinking game, and is George W Bush a president or an exorcist?

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S-11 Redux: (Channel) Surfing the Apocalypse — Guerrilla News Network

Sound-bite blitzkrieg challenging the messages we have been fed from the mainstream media.

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Between Iraq and a Hard Place — Bremner, Bird & Fortune

Brilliant satire by Vera Productions.

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