Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci is a British television and radio writer and producer. He has created several critically acclaimed comedic political satires including Veep, which won him multiple Emmy Awards. His other notable works include The Thick of It, In the Loop, and Time Trumpet. Iannucci was born in Glasgow, Scotland on June 23, 1963. He attended the University of Edinburgh and began his career in comedy writing for radio before moving into television. Iannucci has also been involved in various film projects such as his adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel, The Personal History of David Copperfield. In addition to his work in television and film, Iannucci is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines, often sharing his opinions on politics and current events. He has also hosted several radio shows and podcasts.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/movies/the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield-review.html

97%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Heretics, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, promptly repented, with conviction in their voices and deadness in their eyes.
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  • The whole event was about making us believe in Mr. Trump’s Second Coming (or his third if you’re one of those who think his second came in 2020 but that was stolen and everyone knows it).

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Social media is filled with clips and memes comparing Kamala Harris to Selina Meyer from Veep.
  • Streams of Veep have increased fourfold since Kamala Harris was nominated.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Kamala Harris and Veep's Selina Meyer: Similarities and Differences

Kamala Harris and Veep's Selina Meyer: Similarities and Differences

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Television's Veep creator Armando Iannucci denies predicting Kamala Harris' presidency, despite similarities between Harris and the show's fictional female vice president Selina Meyer. The comparisons have sparked debate on their respective political styles and backgrounds.