Jon Harvey
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Count Binface: Bindepedence Day review
With British political party season approaching, Count Binface has stolen an (imperial) march on his rivals by launching his manifesto early.
Jay Richardson, The Reviews Hub, 20th September 2024Phil Wang and Susie Dent to host Unspeakable for Radio 4
Radio 4 has ordered a series of word-based panel show Unspeakable, hosted by Phil Wang and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown lexicographer and etymologist Susie Dent, to air later this year.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd July 2024Count Binface vs. British politics: the comedy candidates
As Britain awaits its next Prime Minister, fringe candidates like Count Binface add humor to the election. Representing the Recyclons and challenging Rishi Sunak, Count Binface, played by comedian Jonathan Harvey, mixes satire with serious messages about democracy. This British tradition highlights the eccentricity of UK elections.
Devdiscourse, 3rd July 2024Count Binface: 'The British people will be watching you, Keir Starmer'
The intergalactic space warrior is hoping to draw attention to British democracy itself by running against Rishi Sunak.
Jon Harvey as Count Binface, The Big Issue, 3rd July 2024Alien-mad pop icon Kim Wilde is backing Britain's sanest candidate Count Binface
The UFO-loving 1980s singing sensation has shown her support for Britain's sanest candidate, Count Binface, especially because of his extra terrestrial origins.
Aaron Tinney, Daily Star, 2nd July 2024Count Binface launches Richmond and Northallerton manifesto
Count Binface has pledged to build a "space bridge" to solve Northallerton's traffic problems as he announced his election manifesto.
Darlington and Stockton Times, 17th June 2024Count Binface among 13 candidates standing in Richmond and Northallerton
Count Binface is among 13 candidates contesting the new Richmond and Northallerton constituency at the General Election, where he will stand against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Official Monster Raving Loony Party's Sir Archibald Stanton.
Joe Willis, Richmondshire Today, 8th June 2024Count Binface will save Britain by waging war with menacing psycho seagulls
Would-be London Mayor Count Binface has revealed he will save Britain by taking on the nation's psycho seagulls as he revealed his manifesto ahead of the election.
James Caven, Daily Star, 1st May 2024The Count Binface manifesto has dropped, and it's definitely a vote winner
The only London Mayoral candidate with a bin for a head - Count Binface, in case you thought we were commenting on anyone's looks - is in full electioneering mode as the big day looms. It's absolutely glorious to witness.
Oonagh Keating, The Poke, 9th April 2024The man behind Count Binface
Jon Harvey on standing against Boris Johnson and Theresa May - and coping with grief through humour.
Prospect Magazine, 31st October 2023