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Apple design chief Jonathan Ive awarded knighthood
And if you want to know about US politics, watch the West Wing.
Sorry, could not resist, just kidding. WW is an idealised form of government.
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'Yes, Minister' and 'The Thick of it' are satire. They don't show government in a very favourable light.
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The thing is though, large chunks of yes minister are true stories. This is less true for the thick of it.
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Having worked in a UK government press department I can tell you that The Thick of It is very close to the truth in more cases than most imagine.
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and YM is Maggie Thatchers favorite show
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And if you want to know about Australian politics, watch The Hollowmen.
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Sorry, could not resist, just kidding. WW is an idealised form of government.