Satire, UK-style

In England, there is satire about things other than celebrities. Some veterans of the late, lamented Establishment (for a few short years in the Sixties, the UK's version of Second City) did an hour-long mockumentary called "Iraq and a Hard Place," which you can read about (and download, if you have a fast connection). It's a bit schticky for my taste, but much smarter than anything I've seen over here. When was the last time you saw any mainstream comedy with an historical perspective?