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The Catastrophe Continues

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Over two decades, Bryan Dawe has attempted to discern meaning from John Clarke's satirical interviews. Beginning on radio in 1987, their weekly segments featuring fictional discussions with prominent leaders evolved into a beloved television fixture. This collection brings together the best of these sharp, witty dialogues with figures like Keating, Kennett, Howard, and Rudd, showcasing John Clarke's unique comedic take on political and social issues.
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The Catastrophe Continues is perfect for readers who enjoy political satire, clever humour, and Australian cultural references, especially fans of long-running television comedy and those with an interest in politics portrayed through parody.

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In 1987, John Clarke and Bryan Dawe began to broadcast on radio a series of weekly interviews in which prominent and newsworthy figures spoke openly about issues of the day. Their report has brought a welcome splash of colour to the week's events for over two decades. To celebrate this milestone, Text is publishing the best of these interviews.

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For twenty years, Bryan Dawe has been trying to get some sense out of John Clarke. In 1987, John and Bryan began to broadcast on radio a series of weekly interviews in which prominent and newsworthy figures spoke openly about issues of the day.

This noble public service soon took to television screens, where their weekly report has brought a welcome splash of colour to the week's events for over two decades. To celebrate this milestone, Text is publishing the very best of these interviews in one volume for the first time.

All the stars of the era are here: Keating, Kennett, Howard, Costello, Latham, Ruddock, Rudd. John, as the prominent or newsworthy figure, deals with matters as he sees fit. Bryan persists with dignity and strives for understanding.

The Catastrophe Continues showcases the brilliance and wit that have made John Clarke and Bryan Dawe a beloved fixture in both radio and television history.

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ISBN: 9781921520815

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 178g

Pages: 256

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