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<p>Hi everyone, welcome to today’s episode. We’re not talking about breaking news or celebrity gossip, but something that looks lighthearted yet carries real depth—the BBC’s comedy and its role in shaping national identity. That’s right, laughter isn’t just entertainment; behind it, there’s a quiet force building the idea of what “Britain” means.</p><p>In the UK, the BBC isn’t just another broadcaster—it’s almost a cultural institution. Alongside news and documentaries, comedy has always been one of its pillars. Think of shows like Yes, Minister, The Office, or the endless panel shows. The BBC doesn’t treat comedy as mere entertainment. Instead, it sees it as a cultural tool, even a form of nation-building.</p><p>So what exactly is “British humour”?</p><p>It often involves self-deprecation, irony, and poking fun at class differences, regional accents, or social norms. Northerners joking about Southerners, the upper classes clashing with working-class characters, or politicians being ri...