A 1983 documentary exploring the heritage of political satire in the country and questioning if there is a crucial role for satire in modern Ireland.

Included in the programme are:

A Party Political Broadcast for the Ballykilferret Gombeen Party.

Frank Kelly  (whose father edited 'Dublin Opinion' for over 30 years) -  '..if you value democracy it follows that you must value satire...'

Charles E Kelly, founder of 'Dublin Opinion'.

Conor Farrington and Breandan O Duill with a sketch from 'Dublin Opinion'.

Conor Farrington reads a passage from 'Man Bites Dog' by Donal Foley, Irish Times.

Professor John Kelly speaking to the Fine Gael Ard Fheis in 1981 with many references to Frank Hall and Hall's Pictorial Weekly.

Professor John A Murphy on whether the importance of Hall's Pictorial Weekly was exaggerated, he concludes that it was very damaging to the government (1973 -77).

Minister for Hardship from Hall's Pictorial Weekly (followed by comment from Eamonn Morrissey).

Frank Kelly on taking off Gene Fitzgerald, Liam Cosgrave, Jack Lynch and Des O'Malley.

Dermot Morgan sees what he does as not malicious but mischievous.

Produced by Simon Devilly

An Irish radio documentary from RTÉ Radio 1, Ireland - Documentary on One - the home of Irish radio documentaries.