Punch and judy get political clout
PUNCH And Judy live shows are back with a bang starring politicians and a royal hero.
The traditional puppets have had a makeover by cable channel GOLD for the show’s 350th birthday. Out goes Punch the wife beater and in comes a workshy scrounger – and Judy is a wannabe Wag.
Then there’s a superhero called Prince Harry, a bumbling police officer by the name of Boris Johnson, “Judge” Simon Cowell and (Nick) Cleggy the Clown.
Punch And Judy Rebooted premieres in London today and will tour seaside towns.
Among the updated villains is an EU sausage inspector. That’s the way to do it.