Comedians face new challenges

The American comedian Bill Maher has demanded that Barack Obama gives comedians something to work with.

Many comedians found Mr Bush gave them plenty of material

He told CNN: "It's very difficult. We have been spoiled, first with Bill Clinton and then George Bush.

And here's a president now who - he's not stupid. He's not angry. He's not a phony. He's not fat. He's not cheating on his wife.

Who needs a jerk like that around for the next four years? Come on."

Jon Culshaw is a British comedian who has made a reasonable living out of impersonating George W Bush and others.

Is Barack Obama untouchable for comedians?

Listen Listen to John Culshaw (3 mins 19 secs)

First broadcast 7 November 2008