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Jon Harvey
Bring sharp political satire with Jon Harvey, comedy writer and creator of Count Binface. Jon combines credits from The Thick Of It and Have I Got News For You with real UK election experience to deliver audience-tested political comedy.
Jon Harvey is a veteran satirist, comedy writer, and performer whose work blends pointed political insight with theatrical absurdity, making him a distinctive voice for conferences, panels, and political events.
His writing and production credits span some of British satire's most recognised programmes, including The Thick of It, Have I Got News for You, Time Trumpet, Yes Minister, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, work that has shaped how a generation of viewers think and talk about politics.
Jon is also the creator and performer of Count Binface, a satirical character viewed more than 70 million times online, who has stood against three sitting UK prime ministers over the past decade, using the campaign trail to poke fun at politicians while celebrating the democratic process itself. The character combines genuine insider knowledge of political systems and campaigning with years of professional comedy writing, a pairing that has drawn praise from figures including Armando Iannucci and Rory Stewart.
Audiences leave his sessions with a clearer, funnier read on how politics and media actually operate. His material is tested on real campaign trails as well as in television writers' rooms, giving events genuine insider perspective alongside properly structured, professional comic timing.
Book Jon Harvey for a political speaker who brings genuine insider credentials and proven comic craft to any stage.
Jon Harvey pairs insider political credentials with proven comic timing, from writing The Thick Of It and Have I Got News For You to a decade running against sitting prime ministers as Count Binface. He has just pledged to run against Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, making him especially topical right now.
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