Episode

Why Burnham Is A Comedian's Dream

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Politics Unpacked
Published
Jul 24, 2026
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2046
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Summary

Keir Starmer's reserved style didn't give impressionists much to work with. Andy Burnham is different: expressive, animated and occasionally cringey - but will being endlessly parodied help or hurt his popularity?  Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.