Last updated: 7 april, 2010 - 16:53 GMT

A comedian's take on the UK election

Rory Bremner on Parkinson in 2003

Rory Bremner is famous for his impressions of political characters

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.

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First broadcast 7 April 2010

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