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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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See moreIn 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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