Comedian John Bird Dies, Aged 86
Collaborator and fellow comic Rory Bremner was among the first to pay tribute, hailing him as “one of the greatest satirists”.
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Collaborator and fellow comic Rory Bremner was among the first to pay tribute, hailing him as “one of the greatest satirists”.
Bird was known for appearing in Channel 4’s satirical show Bremner, Bird And Fortune and for the Long Johns comedy skits.
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