British comedy

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Comedy and satire are an important part of British culture. The satirical magazine Punch was first published in the 1840s, and Private Eye continues the tradition today. On television, Monty Python's Flying Circus introduced a new style of comedy in 1969, and stand-up comedy is popular again.

Memory tip: British satire: Punch (1840s) and Private Eye; Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).

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Which satirical magazine was first published in the 1840s?

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