The clues are out there. For example the obvious similarities between sitcom character Emily Thornberry, star of Keeping Up Appearances and the actress who plays Labour Party politician Hyacinth Bucket.
Another example - Donald Trump turned down a meeting with ageing radical actor Jez Corbyn who plays the Leader of the Opposition and in private life is a long time critic of America. It should come as no surprise if the line between real life and a long-running television show becomes blurred for those who still watch the show, even for the actors. Presumably Mr Trump isn't a fan.
Yet Mr Trump did have time to chat with eccentric but modestly popular actor Chuck Windsor who has played Prince Charles for so many years. He has almost come to own the role, especially in the opinion of his loyal band of fans.
As a moderately popular situation comedy Political Life has had a good run, nobody could argue against that but modern audiences are moving on to other forms of entertainment. Shows like Political Life must up their game if they are to stay relevant to modern audiences.
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Apparently he did have a meeting with the retiring unsuccessful leading lady, Terri-Mae Premier. She certainly knew her lines (apparently she had a European dialogue coach) but lacked star quality and was often quite wooden in her delivery.
She is expected to be replaced by blond love-interest Boris Pants off, if he can make the step up from comedy roles
The whole cast have, of course, been doing pantomime for some years now.
I like the similarity of 'Lady' Nugee with the now-deflated blimp somewhere in a hovel in Londonistan!
It's a perfect match, and a pic is somewhere on a site I visited, and cannot remember where, so please, just agree, and we can move forward..;0)
Sam - yes that's the crucial question - can Boris Pants off make the step up from comedy roles. He should have made the move to serious drama years ago to avoid being typecast.
Scrobs - I agree :)
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