A comedian's take on the UK election

The election campaign in the UK is officially underway, but it is not just a busy time for politicians.

Comedians are also in hot demand during elections.

Rory Bremner, one of the UK's best-known impressionists, has started an "Election Battlebus" tour featuring some of his most famous political characters.

He gave World Update a preview, beginning with an impression of the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

First broadcast 7 April 2010