Speaking at theBBCComedy Festival in Glasgow, Iannucci urged comedians to meet these challenges head on.
We shouldnt feel that someone is telling us what to say or what not to say.
They cant control how you will respond to humor about them or you, he added.
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They hate that inability to shut down.
He cited Donald Trumps very public critiques ofSaturday Night Liveduring the former POTUS time in office.
That is one of the predictors of a potential tyrant, they go for the comedians, he added.
And [Boris] Johnson used to be a journalist.
Its the circle of life.
TheBBC Comedy Festivalearlier heard from BBC comedy boss Jon Petrie, whocalled for more sitcoms.
