Comedy in Dark Times, with Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis, Part Two

《黑暗时代的喜剧》,阿曼多·伊安努奇和海伦·刘易斯,第二部分

Intelligence Squared

2024-03-31

37 分钟
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This is the second instalment of a three-part discussion. Armando Iannucci is one of Britain’s best-loved comedy writers. The creator of hit shows such as The Thick Of It, Veep and Alan Partridge, Iannucci is renowned for his sharp political satire and parodies of the rich and powerful. His latest project, a West End stage production of Stanley Kubrick’s Oscar-nominated black comedy Dr. Strangelove, focuses on a rogue US general who triggers a nuclear crisis. In March 2024 Iannucci came to the Intelligence Squared stage where, in conversation with author and journalist Helen Lewis, he discussed the role of satire and comedy in dark times. Can comedy help us cope emotionally with world events such as war and conflict? Does satire still have the power to hold politicians to account? Should we really be laughing at our increasingly unstable and risky world? This is the second part of a three-part discussion. Intelligence Squared Members can listen to all three instalments, including the Members-only Part Three, immediately. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all of our longer form interviews and Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • Hello and welcome to Intelligence Squared, where great minds meet.

  • I am head of programming, Connor Boyle.

  • We're rejoining our conversation for this episode with Armando Yinucci, the comedy writer and satirist behind shows and movies such as the Thick of it, Veep, Alan Partridge and more.

  • His latest project is a stage production of Stanley Kubricks doctor Strangelove, starring Steve Coogan.

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  • Now let's rejoin our host, Helen Lewis.

  • She's staff writer at the Atlantic and former deputy editor of the New Statesman.

  • I have this argument quite a lot with one of my friends who says politicians are always desperate to pretend how normal they are and how just like us, they are.