Brassett, James and Sutton, Alex (2017) British satire, everyday politics : Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci and Charlie Brooker. The British Journal of Politics and International Relations, 19 (2). pp. 245-262. doi:10.1177/1369148117700147

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Abstract

This article develops a critical engagement with the politics of British satire. After first engaging the mainstream critique of satire—that it promotes cynicism and apathy by portraying politicians in stereotypically corrupt terms—we develop a performative approach to comedy as an everyday vernacular of political life. Beyond a focus on ‘impact’, we suggest that satire can be read as an everyday form of political reflection that performs within a social context. This argument yields an image of Morris, Iannucci and Brooker as important critics of contemporary British politics, a point which we explore through their interventions on media form, political tragedy and political agency.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN1990 Broadcasting
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Political satire -- Great Britain -- 21st century, Morris, Christopher, 1965-, Iannucci, Armando, 1963-, Brooker, Charlie
Journal or Publication Title:	The British Journal of Politics and International Relations
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd
ISSN:	1467-856X
Official Date:	1 May 2017
Dates:	Date Event 1 May 2017 Published 17 March 2017 Available 31 January 2017 Accepted
Volume:	19
Number:	2
Page Range:	pp. 245-262
DOI:	10.1177/1369148117700147
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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