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  • David Brent was supposed to be a satire, now he looks like a model for political leaders

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    Attention-seeking, self-absorbed and desperate to be liked, David Brent was meant to embody everything a leader should not be – but today’s media landscape rewards the very qualities Ricky Gervais satirised, says Tim Focas A Tiktok clip has gone viral for comparing Andy Burnham to David Brent. His cheesy mannerisms, dad dancing and guitar playing [...]

    Ricky Gervais as David Brent performing on stage, wearing sunglasses and a patterned vest.

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