Tracey Breaks The News
- TV sketch show
- BBC One
- 2017 - 2018
- 7 episodes (2 series)
Topical sketch show starring comedian and impressionist Tracey Ullman. Also features Ben Miller, Samantha Spiro, Laurence Howarth, Tony Gardner, Tony Way and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1
Further details
Here's a look at Tracey Ullman as Jeremy Corbyn...
Talking about the new series at the time it was announced, Tracey Ullman said: "I am thrilled to be allowed to Break the News again with my fantastic team of writers and performers. It's wonderful that there is so much comedy to be found in the world's current terrifying doom spiral.
"These are uncertain times, but I have my money on Angela Merkel to win the German election - don't let me down Angela, you are like my Dot in EastEnders. Theresa May - hang in there, I'm not done with you yet, and Nicola Sturgeon - all power to your elbow hen, I promise my accent will be 10% better this season.
"I can't wait to play new characters including the glamorous FLOF (First Lady of France) Brigitte Macron and a certain Labour leader, who we imagine has a marvellous sense of humour and will no doubt be delighted to see himself depicted by a middle aged woman (please don't shave your beard off Jeremy, we've just had one made). Onward!"
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th October 2017
- Time
- 9:30pm
- Channel
- BBC One
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Tracey Ullman | Various |
Samantha Spiro | Ensemble Actor |
Laurence Howarth | Ensemble Actor |
Tony Gardner | Ensemble Actor |
Tony Way | Ensemble Actor |
Jason Forbes | Ensemble Actor |
Aaron Neil | Ensemble Actor |
Sue Elliott-Nicholls | Ensemble Actor |
Laurence Rickard | Ensemble Actor |
Olivia Morgan | Ensemble Actor |
Ben Willbond | Ensemble Actor |
Zahra Ahmadi (as Zara Ahmadi) | Ensemble Actor |
Dave Lamb | Ensemble Actor |
Tracy-Ann Oberman | Ensemble Actor |
Michael Brandon | Ensemble Actor |
Daniel Dowling | Ensemble Actor |
Kevin Cecil | Writer |
Andy Riley | Writer |
Georgia Pritchett | Writer |
Jeremy Dyson | Writer |
Laurence Howarth | Writer |
Giles Pilbrow | Writer |
Laurence Rickard | Writer |
Brona C. Titley | Writer |
Tony Cooke | Writer |
Tracey Ullman | Writer |
Dominic Brigstocke | Director |
Caroline Norris | Producer |
Tracey Ullman | Executive Producer |
Gareth Edwards | Executive Producer |
Nigel Williams | Editor |
Joe Haughey | Editor |
Heather Gibson | Production Designer |
Tracey Gillham | Casting Director |
Leah Archer | Costume Designer |
Pete Rowe | Director of Photography |
Vanessa White | Make-up Designer |
Richard Thomas | Composer |
Andy Marlow | Composer |
Matthew Gallagher (as Matt Gallagher) | 1st Assistant Director |
Shane Allen | Commissioning Editor |
Video
Angela Merkel's image problem
Angela Merkel has a particular image problem that needs addressing.
Featuring: Tracey Ullman & Samantha Spiro.
Press
Jeremy Corbyn probably is''t the easiest of politicians to impersonate. There's that querulous head tilt, sure, and the lowering of spectacles. But that voice, mild cheddar with a subtle tang of chutney, surely ranks as a challenge. Well, our Tracey's game for it, in this new satirical series, coming in the wake of June's election special. Others getting the Ullman makeover include Angela Merkel, Nicola Sturgeon and Theresa May.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 27th October 2017