Challenging and provocative series exploring British traditions of satire, bawdy and lewd humour and the nation's taste for ridicule and mockery

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3/3 Radio, TV and theatre provided outlets for satire and bawdy humour in the 20th century.

Sun 30 Jan 2011 01:30 BBC Four

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  • A preview of Rude Britannia

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    BBC Four investigates more than three centuries of British filth.

  • Rude on Four season

    Rude on Four season

    This programme is part of the Rude on Four season, which seeks to explode the national stereotype of Britain as a polite country of restraint and decorum.

    Go to the Rude on Four website

  • Martin Rowson - Rude Britannia

    Martin Rowson - Rude Britannia

    We asked cartoonist Martin Rowson to produce his very own rude take on the series. So gaze on this unique commission and you will find some of the themes and personalities for each of the three programmes. And perhaps once you have seen Rude Britannia you can spot the jokes as well. The wit and wisdom of Rowson can be seen and most certainly heard in Rude Britannia along with fellow cartoonists Steve Bell and Gerald Scarfe - they all relish making a living out of being rude.

  • BBC TV Blog

    BBC TV Blog

    Head over to the BBC TV Blog to read more on the series from Alastair Laurence, series producer of Rude Britannia.

    Read Alastair's blog post at the BBC TV Blog

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