1.07 Backbenchers

All British Comedy Explained… to Abigoliah Schamaun, by Tom SalinskyListen now: https://podfollow.com/all-british-comedy-explained/1.1: Monty Python’s Flying CircusThe seminal comedy show which ran for 45 episodes between 1969 and 1974 on BBC1 (first three series) and BBC2 (final series). It made stars of writer-performers Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin and animator Terry Gilliam. We watched series two, episode two and series three, episode ten.Here’s a long list of social media systems where you can find the podcast and us.The [email protected]://allbritishcomedy.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@AllBritishComedyExplainedhttps://www.instagram.com/britishcomedypodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://bsky.app/profile/allbritishcomedy.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@britishcomedypodhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/allbritishcomedyAbigoliah Schamaunhttps://abigoliah.comhttps://www.youtube.com/Abigoliahhttps://www.instagram.com/abigoliahhttps://www.tiktok.com/@abigoliahTom Salinskyhttps://tomsalinsky.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.instagram.com/tomsalinskyhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tomsalinsky1972https://bsky.app/profile/tomsalinsky.bsky.socialhttps://www.threads.com/@tomsalinskyJoin us next time for The Young Ones. We’ll be watching series one, episode two and series two, episode one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the process of making the series, we found one thing came up again and again. BREXIT. In the interest in keeping each episode focussed we realised quickly there wasn’t time to keep all the Brexit related content in but realised that a large behind the scenes chunk of the story was being told. We’ve collected the clips and present them here.Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get to the most important question of all, How does one Become an MP? Is it backstabbing and elbowing? Or is it just stomaching some poorly cooked dinners?This is the last recording of this series, but next week there will be a bonus outtakes episode touching on one of the most contentious events in modern British history - Brexit.Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John and Deborah tread through the secret corridors to get to one of the strangest and most misunderstood elements of the British Political system, The House of Lords! What do they do? How are they allowed to still be doing it? Are they worth it, or just born with it?Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statutory Instruments. What are they and can we trust Priti Patel to weild them on our behalf?Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Bercow and Deborah Frances-White go all the way to the back bench to discover how Parliamentary our system really is. What’s the point in staying in the shadows? Why does getting close to the PM’s family not always work out? What do the Backbench hold over the PM?Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Frances-White and John Bercow try to determine who does the adding up at the Exchequer and whether the power of the Chancellor lies in expertise in economics or skill at making friends.Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deborah Frances-White and John Bercow consider the issue of Private Members Bills - what are they, do they ever become laws and what has Chris Chope got against them?Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join John Bercow and Deborah Frances-White as John responds to allegations that during his time as Speaker of the House he bullied people he worked with.Find us at...Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join John Bercow and Deborah Frances-White as they consider the Prime Minister's position following the revelations surrounding PartygateFind us at...Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: [email protected]’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.