Watch David Hare read new satirical poem about Boris Johnson

Playwright David Hare has written a new poem, Agony Uncle, about Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis. Written in the tradition of 18th century satire, the poem castigates the UK prime minister for his mistakes
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[@ajc8119]

If only another 60 million UK citizens could hear this and learn more of the wonderful life of a BJ

[@patriciahiggins9188]

Truth will out

[@bertiemarshall3391]

👍

[@snufkin84]

Stunning writing. And yet, somehow, despite all the anger and force of this poem, it *still* does not capture Johnson's corrupt behaviour and complete contempt for the people he claims to champion. Hell mend him.

[@therealKINDLE]

*“We live in a world where our social system is old, our language is old, the way we acquire goods and services is outdated, our cities are detrimental to our health, chaotic and a tremendous waste of resource, and most of all our politics and values no longer serve us.”* ~ Jacque Fresco, 1916-2017, Founder of The Venus Project

[@lizmunro4339]

Wonderful

[@sonnyvarioni1654]

"Satirical" wat

[@Northcountry1926]

🍺🍺

[@ellie-tk4jy]

Lots and lots of hair. His glasses need to be closer to his eyes. The nostrils don't also need to see.

[@FoundPoetry1456]

doesn't rhyme

[@meganrobinson3840]

It's prose.

[@aleph8888]

Still pissed off about Brexit. Hahahaha

[@veeday1146]

Yes you can bet he’s pissed off about Brexit. He hadn’t realised how impossible it would be. He’d thought he could sail through it by lying and being entitled to having his big sleazy cake and eat it. Sad that so many little people still buy that while his rich chums take more of their money.

[@calderarecords]

Not disputing the point you were making old chap, but why did you mention Brexit just out of curiosity?

[@patriciahiggins9188]

I certainly am