'At first glance he may seem just another businessman going about his work. But look again. To people of a certain age, his face and voice may be very familiar.'
(It is a video about the former comic John McBlain, known for his regular spots on UTV's "Kelly Show" and Radio Ulster's "Talkback" and his impersonations of Rev Ian Paisley, Gerry Adams etc. The video looks at his life now, but he gives a stark, humorous and emotional account of the issues facing a political comedian during some of the worst days of 'The Troubles.'
(It is a video about the former comic John McBlain, known for his regular spots on UTV's "Kelly Show" and Radio Ulster's "Talkback" and his impersonations of Rev Ian Paisley, Gerry Adams etc. The video looks at his life now, but he gives a stark, humorous and emotional account of the issues facing a political comedian during some of the worst days of 'The Troubles.'
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