January 31, 2004

» Simon Hoggart on show trials in Britistan

I wondered how a western broadcaster, like the BBC, would have covered events in, say, the former Soviet bloc country of Britistan.

"Recently, following a show trial under a judge nominated by the president's best friend, the chairman and general manager of the state broadcasting organisation were summarily removed for the offences of 'creating public alarm, making false accusations against the president, and spreading incorrect thoughts.'

"The remaining governors were made to 'apologise unreservedly' for their errors ..."