The Dead Ringers sketch saw two actors take on the roles of Andrew Neil and Diane Abbott in an interview. The Andrew Neil impersonator began by asking the Labour MP for her thoughts on the latest Tory leadership debate and who she thought had impressed her. To the laughter and surprise of the actor impersonating Andrew Neil, the performer playing Diane Abbott was impressed by Jeremy Corbyn and his absence in the debate.
Ms Abbott was subsequently mocked for her unwavering loyalty to the Labour party leader and support of his gardening hobby.
The first impersonator began by saying: “I’m Andrew Neil, the cake they left out in the rain.
“Just moments ago the Tory leadership debate ended on BBC One with the big winners being ITV and Dave which both, no doubt, enjoyed a huge spike in viewers.
“Joining me now is a woman who cooks ravioli on a Tuesday, a chicken who thinks he is Ted Heath and Diane Abbott.
A BBC satirical show mocked Diane
