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 Blair to employ Basil Fawlty as war adviser 11 Jan 2003 The Prime Minister, Tony Blair, announced the recruitment of several new staff today in what many see as part of the government's preparations for war with Iraq. From Monday, John Cleese's comic creation Basil Fawlty will join Corporal Jones of Dad's Army fame in the Downing Street press office. The duo, who have never worked together before, are expected to give key advice on media relations in the event of conflict, including "don't mention the war" and "don't panic". Corporal Jones's role will be split with the Ministry of Defence, though, where he will be employed as a military strategist. Military planners are said to be "looking forward" to drawing on the World War One soldier's experience, although some have called into question how useful the self-employed butcher's advice that Saddam "doesn't like it up him" will be. Other Dad's Army characters have also been called up for service. For the duration of any conflict, Tony Blair's Commons performances will be delegated to Captain Mainwaring, who is expected to call Iain Duncan Smith a "stupid boy" regularly. Sergeant Wilson has also been given a new job with Chancellor Gordon Brown at the Treasury, where analysts expect him to constantly ask Mr Blair whether his actions are wise on the Chancellor's behalf. However, the new policy of employing fictional comic characters in key roles has not gone without criticism. Charles Kennedy, for the Liberal Democrats, pointed out to the Prime Minister that many of the actors who played the characters are actually dead, while Iain Duncan Smith insisted that the government had enough comedians in it as it is. "If it needs any more, though, I'm always available," he added. Related articles Bush beats Republican Guard after Florida recount 18 Apr 2003 Bush attempt to play snap with Iraq's most wanted cards fails 17 Apr 2003 US troops find weapons of Mass Disruption 16 Apr 2003 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 Pentagon to release Iraq sticker album 15 Apr 2003 Iraq Information Minister awarded comedy BAFTA award 14 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: There's nothing wrong with a bit of looting 11 Apr 2003 US to ship in crowds of cheering people for Iraq victory celebrations 10 Apr 2003 Iraq information minister to release single 9 Apr 2003 Iraqis deploy shoes of mass destruction 9 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: Saddam may use WMDs after death 7 Apr 2003 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Baghdad airport captured, tourists expected in weeks 4 Apr 2003 Iraq gun amnesty unsuccessful 3 Apr 2003 Iraq complains of illegal American tactics 1 Apr 2003 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Bush bored with Iraq, declares war on France 27 Mar 2003 U.S. bombs "strategically-important" market 26 Mar 2003 Powell to sell Iraq reconstruction rights on eBay 24 Mar 2003 US to wipe out entire UK armed forces by end 2004 23 Mar 2003 War a ratings winner - better than EastEnders, say fans 22 Mar 2003 Bush achieves war aim #1: Iraq located and bombed 21 Mar 2003 Allied forces encounter "wrong kind of sand" 20 Mar 2003 Shock and awe display not that shocking or awe-inspiring 20 Mar 2003
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