Armando Iannucci: A Life in Satire

Schedule

Sun Jan 30 2022 at 02:30 pm

Location

St George's Bristol | Bristol, EN

Armando Iannucci has been a major force in satirical TV/film comedy for more than three decades through his creation of works such as THE DAY TODAY, IN THE LOOP, IN THE THICK OF IT, VEEP and THE DEATH OF STALIN; his nurturing of comic talents including Steve Coogan, Chris Morris, Chris Addison, Richard Herring and Rebecca Front and his part in the invention of many enduring characters, Alan Partridge and Malcolm Tucker among them.
Here, with the help of clips, he shares his thoughts on how satire entertains, informs, shapes opinions, adapts for the times with comedian and fellow writer Robin Ince (co-presenter of R4’s THE INFINITE MONKEY CAGE and the author of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INTERESTED)

Where is it happening?

St George's Bristol, Great George Street and Charlotte Street, Bristol, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Slapstick Festival

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