Comedian Simon Brodkin - PRANKING Theresa May: Boris Johnson Called Me a 'P*****'

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How does a comedian end up handing a resignation notice to a sitting Prime Minister — and what happens when one of the most powerful politicians in the country reacts?

In this episode, Simon Brodkin tells the full story behind his infamous moment with Theresa May, how he planned it, how he got close enough to pull it off, and what happened in the aftermath — including the unexpected reaction from Boris Johnson.

Simon explains how the idea formed, what the risks were, how security protocols actually work in practice, and how subtle cues like confidence, posture, and timing can be more powerful than credentials. He walks through how he managed to move through tightly controlled spaces, what almost stopped the moment from happening, and how close it came to failing.

You’ll hear what it felt like in the seconds before it happened, what he noticed about the environment around him, and how quickly everything changed once the moment was over. Simon reflects on how the reaction from politicians, media, and the public revealed more than he expected — not just about authority, but about perception, status, and how quickly narratives form.

He also explains why these moments were never just about shock or embarrassment, but about testing the boundaries of power, visibility, and public performance. Simon reflects on what that moment taught him about the difference between influence and image, and how humour can cut through formality in a way nothing else can.

If you’ve ever wondered how these moments are actually pulled off, what it feels like from inside them, or what it costs when you challenge people at the top of the system, this episode answers those questions directly.

It’s funny, tense, awkward, and revealing — not because of the prank itself, but because of what it exposed about authority, access, and how easily reality can be disrupted by someone who looks like they belong.

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