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Bassem Youssef - Comedian and Writer
Stephen Sackur speaks to comedian and writer Bassem Youssef. Do we expect too much from political satire?
Stephen Sackur speaks to comedian and writer Bassem Youssef. He made his name and won an audience of tens of millions with a satirical comedy show during Egypt's popular uprising more than a decade ago. But the revolution quickly morphed into authoritarianism and Youssef fled to the US, taking his gift for comedy with him. Did he, and do we still, expect too much from political satire?
Last on
Fri 14 Jan 202218:30
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Bassem Youssef |
Broadcasts
- Wed 12 Jan 202204:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Wed 12 Jan 202209:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 14 Jan 202204:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 14 Jan 202209:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Fri 14 Jan 202218:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD