Jonathan Pie is just a character played by actor and comedian Tom Walker. Pie has become a bit of a cult figure over here in Britain and a thorn in the establishment's side. The idea is that he's a news reporter but he often bitterly disagrees with the version of the news he is asked to tell and when he's "off air" he rants about political truths he's not allowed to broadcast on his imaginary mainstream TV channel.
Last week our current Tory Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, sought to distance himself from established green policies and to slow down the pace of change in that critical area. This is all about him appealing to the lowest common denominator in order to win votes in the forthcoming General Election. Currently The Tories (Conservative Party) are in for a trouncing and Sunak is desperately looking to change gear, even making stuff up about proposed green measures.
Once again, Jonathan Pie has seen through the bullshit:-
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Health Update
Your faithful correspondent survived the weekend and the poorliness caused by a) a urinary tract infection and b) a disagreeable course of antibiotic capsules is now in remission. Though still far from top form, I did manage to stroll down to the local post office today to purchase a birthday card for our beloved daughter Frances. Unbelievably - she will be thirty five tomorrow.
I predict Tom Walker will soon be in America with his act, having been run out of the U.K. Tasty sarcasm. I'm looking at the picture of Frances on my YP-supplied, beer coaster and thinking, even though that picture is 4 years old, ain't no way she's 35 now. Wish her Happy Birthday from me.
ReplyDeleteShe smiled when I told her a radio legend had one of their beermats on his computer table.
DeleteSo glad to hear you're doing better, Mr. P! And yes, I can totally believe that your daughter is about to be 55. My oldest child will be 48 next year and you and I are just about the same age.
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing videos of Jonathon Pie for quite awhile now. He is fantastic in my opinion. I'd love to see him do his take on American politics.
If my daughter was 55 my wife would have been nine years old when she gave birth to her and I would have been fourteen. I knew that Jonathan Pie had made a bit of a name for himself in the USA via "The New York Times".
Delete"In remission" seems a rather gloomy way of putting it.
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot of gloom around just now.
DeleteSomebody needs to be an authentic thorn in the side of our politicians.
ReplyDeleteI am sure there is a big overlap between Pie and the actor/comedian who plays him.
DeleteI like Pie!
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad you're on the mend!
Yeah but would you hit on it?
DeleteHappy birthday Frances. Can you believe I don't have a single child under 42 and one grandchild will be 30 next year. Where does the time go? Glad to hear you are on the mend.
ReplyDeleteYou are like Elsie The Earth Mother sitting there at your computer desk. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
DeleteI can't comment on the political aspects of your post, but I am very glad to read that not only have you survived the weekend, but were even able to walk to the post office.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Frances!
Thank you Meike. I so much want to be fighting fit again and walking an unfamiliar route in the countryside once more.
DeleteI think Tom Walker is funny. Bit heavy on the swearing side but it is all part of the act. But, no matter how cruel you get, it doesn't shift the politicians or their views. Happy birthday to Frances for tomorrow. Have you baked her a cake?
ReplyDeleteYou may have noticed that there is hardly any swearing in this blog but I gave Jonathan Pie a pass. I think that political satire can change hearts and minds - maybe not the politicians so much - but the public certainly. Stewart has bought her a birthday cake.
DeleteI like that man :o)
ReplyDeleteI believe he is already married.
DeleteIs that how you are when watching the news? It's nearly as good as that Laura Kuensberg 'State of Chaos' series.
ReplyDeleteI am a bit like that and I guess that is why Pie sometimes has me in stitches.
DeleteIt is often said that opposition parties don't win elections but ruling governments lose them. I think your next election will endorse that thought. I don't know Pie. Bed time viewing for me.
ReplyDeleteGood to know your old man issues are on the improve.
"Old man issues"?Ye cheeky young whippersnapper! Sweet dreams and cut the snoring!
DeleteRishi would own a Range Rover Fiasco.
ReplyDeleteJohnson would be best seen in a rusty Hillman Imp driving to Southport for his holidays with Carrie in the front and the sprogs piled up in the back with the dog, heading to Mrs Longhurst's "Sea View" B&B.
DeleteI miss real news.
ReplyDeleteHe's not anyone I've heard of and found his arm waving irritating. Different humour for different generations, I didn't find him funny and didn't watch to the end.
ReplyDeleteThe satirical pokes at government have all been done before. Way back it was "That Was The Week That Was" or TW3 as it was affectionately known.
Happy Birthday to Frances.
And here I thought you'd be talking about your favorite pies...apple cherry, peach? :) I'd never heard of Jonathan Pie before today.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Frances! You have lots of family birthdays coming up, don't you?
I'm glad you're feeling better! I haven't watched Jonathan Pie but your description reminds me of Peter Finch in "Network": "I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!"
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better and back out hiking again soon, Neil.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Frances! My baby girl will be 35 in 2024...