via Associated Press Johnson’s retirement found his song and thanks to Hugh Grant (Hugh Grant on February 2, 2020 in London by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
UNITED KINGDOM – After playing the role of Britain’s Prime Minister in ‘Love Actually,’ Hugh Grant offers us the soundtrack of the real-life resignation of Boris Johnson. The latter announced that he would be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party on Thursday July 7, exhausted by scandals and weakened by a string of unprecedented resignations.
An important decision for the country which, despite its seriousness, has lost solemnity on Sky News this Wednesday. Indeed, while Conservative MP Chris Philp was giving a very serious interview on the Westminster Channel, the iconic music theme Yakety Sax from The Benny Hill Show rang out loud and clear in the air.
For those around the world confused by the British political system, this clip pretty much sums it up pic.twitter.com/WPkwtGOnDG
—Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) July 7, 2022
“For those around the world who are confused by the British political system, this clip pretty much sums it up.”
We most likely owe this choice of songs to actor Hugh Grant. Indeed, earlier this Thursday, the love at first sight interpreter of Notting Hill and The Diary of Bridget Jones asked pro-EU activist and anti-Johnson activist Steve Bray on Twitter if he could play the Benny Hill theme on his speakers could.
morning @snb19692 Glad you got your speakers back. Do you happen to have Benny Hill’s music handy?
—Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) July 7, 2022
“Hello Steve Bray. Glad you found your speakers. Do you happen to have some Benny Hill music handy?”
The activist previously announced he was going to Westminster following the rumors of his resignation. And Hugh Grant’s request did not fall on deaf ears. In fact, it was heard by everyone, well beyond Westminster.
Only for @HackedOffHugh as demanded here in the media circus today… College Green. Benny Hill’s theme song. pic.twitter.com/Tazb57gT8e
— Steve Bray campaigner against Brexit + Corrupt Tories (@snb19692) July 7, 2022
“For Hugh Grant only, as requested here today at the media circus on College Green. Benny Hill’s theme music”.
The Benny Hill Show was broadcast on the BBC for almost 35 years. His theme song Yakety Sax now takes on a new dimension.
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