Six Brexit sketches to help you see the funny side of it all
There’s just one year to go until we leave the EU and politicians are busier than ever negotiating our future relationships. But what happens when Brexit’s big beasts can’t (or won’t) answer the phone? Radio 4’s impressions show, Dead Ringers, imagines some of the vital voicemails being left for the key political players…
1. David Davis’s Irish border initiative
On this significant day, the Brexit Bulldog is in Ireland trying to fix the border problem…
The Brexit Bulldog seeks a magical solution for Northern Ireland
“Take that Pedro!” The Brexit secretary updates Theresa May on his travels.
2. Diane Abbott’s Brexit backing for Jeremy Corbyn
The shadow home secretary tells the Labour leader she is fully behind his “visionary stance” …
“We’re a party of the many Brexits, not the few“
Jeremy Corbyn receives a message of support from Diane Abbott.
3. Nigel Farage berates David Davis
The former UKIP leader leaves a message for the Brexit secretary…
“No, no, no... let me speak after the beep!”
Nigel Farage calls David Davis from the pub.
4. Michel Barnier goads David Davis
With just one year to go until Brexit, the EU's chief negotiator is in high spirits…
“No, I will not tell him to go boil his bottom!”
Michel Barnier looks forward to 12 more months of Brexit negotiations.
5. Angela Merkel’s plea to Jean-Claude Juncker
The German chancellor calls the president of the European Commission to ask for help…
“It could be worse – I could be Theresa May!”
Jean-Claude Juncker receives a desperate appeal from Angela Merkel.
6. Theresa May does a deal with Donald Trump
The prime minister looks to the US for support after Brexit…
“I’m sure they’ll take chlorinated chicken in their stride!”
Theresa May calls deal-maker Trump and ends up giving away more than she’d planned.
Dead Ringers cast:
Jon Culshaw: Barnier, Corbyn, Trump, Farage
Jan Ravens: May, Merkel, Abott
Duncan Wisbey: Davis, Juncker
Writers:
Nev Fountain
Tom Jamieson
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