David Mitchell's manifesto for Britain - BBC Newsnight

Comedian David Mitchell tells Newsnight he has come to the "dispiriting conclusion" the Internet is a disaster.

The comedian, actor and writer, who originally made his name with the BAFTA winning Peep Show, spoke to Katie Razzall about the publication of his new book, 'Dishonesty is the Second Best Policy'.

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[JohnHuxleySavage]

I would definitely vote for David Mitchell to be a wizard.

[nu.wa.n]

"The truth is just a bit of hay, like the others, not even a needle" brilliant metaphor.

[themaggattack]

His manifesto is actually brilliant. Those 3 things really would fix loads of problems.

Well done, for a declining organism.

[ollie]

"Hopefully we'll all cheer up after Christmas"
In walks coronavirus

[Acelif]

The best person to run a country is the man who doesn't want to do it

[AaronGnaga]

David as PM:

"Good evening and remain indoors!"

[wefkr]

"I would very much swap his wit for just a jot of integrity"

[IsisRenee]

I love him as a comedian and he’s spot on here. I’m American and it’s funny how similar many countries are when you discuss their political ineptitude. Different configuration same outcome. Poor representation, lobbyists running politicians, money over environment (aka our future). Love this gentleman.

[M.O.T.E.]

The fact that David Mitchell is so hilarious, in terms of his responses, often obscures how correct he is!

[dannyclub]

Only David Mitchell would say "I'm a declining organism" in a relatively casual conversation.

[frankl]

"I'm part of the problem, not part of the solution." ... self-analysis that honest is what politics needs.

[Voicist]

"How old are you?"

"I'm a declining organism."

"Mid-40s then."

[lavane]

"Having brought out a book in which I'm comprehensively proved wrong is a price I'm willing to pay for our society to stop falling to bits". Actually caring more about the greater good than your image, your popularity, being right... INTEGRITY.

[ancientfuture]

"And that's why my manifesto, will never be put into action". I love David Mitchell

[tedcrilly]

But he's been in middle age since his teens.

[ummhwegottaproblem]

David Mitchell’s outfit is so unnoteworthy that it’s noteworthy

[goldenboy]

His manifesto? The Big Beat Manifesto.

[colonialstraits]

David Mitchell isn’t gloomy, he’s a facts-based pessimist.

[StefanMarjoram]

Brilliant. I'm voting for him whether he likes it or not.

[Richard_is_cool]

No David, do not worry. I'm in my early 20s and I've also lost my optimism regarding the UK.