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The Island of Strangers and the Manacled Gimp of Brussels

The Island of Strangers and the Manacled Gimp of Brussels

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Armando and Helen voyage around the Island of Strangers, and other inflammatory phrases.

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Comedy writer Armando Iannucci and journalist Helen Lewis decode
the utterly baffling world of political language.

This week, we're looking at inflammatory language. From
Immigration to EU deals, we've heard talk of of 'betrayal'
'surrender' 'invasion' and of course 'an island of strangers'.
When is this hyperbole appropriate and when is it egregious? And,
can we ever forgive Boris Johnson for the mental image of the
Prime Minister as the 'orange ball-chewing manacled gimp of
Brussels'?

Listen to Strong Message Here every Thursday at 9.45am on Radio 4
and then head straight to BBC Sounds for an extended episode.

Have you stumbled upon any perplexing political phrases you need
Helen and Armando to decode? Email them to us at
strongmessagehere@bbc.co.uk

Sound Editing by Charlie Brandon-King Production Coordinator -
Sarah Nicholls Executive Producer - Pete Strauss

Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Audio production for
Radio 4. An EcoAudio Certified Production.