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TV tonight: a gritty new war drama from France

Dark Hearts drags us grippingly back to Iraq. Plus, Take That pay a visit to Ally Pally to perform for Jools Holland. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023

Mike Yarwood obituary

Star impressionist of the 1970s who poked affectionate fun at royalty, showbiz figures and politicians

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

We owe it all to Mike Yarwood, say pioneer impressionist’s heirs

The 1970s star blazed the way for mass-audience satire in Britain. But is there an appetite for it now?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2023

TV comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood dies aged 82

A household name in the 1960s and 70s, Yarwood was famous for his impersonations of politicians and other public figures

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

Comedian and impersonator Mike Yarwood dies aged 82

He became a household name with his ability to mimic politicians and other public figures.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

How impressionists keep audiences laughing in an age of social media celebrities

Younger audiences may not recognise people comedians are impersonating but some performers say there’s still plenty to work with

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023

If wanting fair, accurate political coverage means I’m a nerd, knit me a tank top

Luckily the great British public were on hand to help Laura Kuenssberg correct the record last week

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023

Harry Enfield on his King Charles TV portrayal: ‘We both have sausagey fingers’

The comedian stars as the monarch in a coronation special of The Windsors – but parody is not without empathy, he says

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023