Cultural influence of Gilbert and Sullivan societies performing the Gilbert and Sullivan works worldwide. It is not surprising, given the focus of Gilbert on politics, that politicians, cartoonists and political pundits have often found inspiration in these works. The phrase "A short, sharp shock," from the Act I song "I am so proud" in "The Mikado", has been used in political manifestos. Likewise "Let the punishment fit the crime," from the title character's Act II song, is particularly mentioned in the course of British political debates. Political humour based on Gilbert and Sullivan's style and characters continues to be written. In 1996, Virginia Bottomley, heritage secretary
International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival its organizers' efforts to re-introduce G&S into British schools. The Festival has been featured in several British television shows and in the documentary films "Oh Mad Delight" and "A Source of Innocent Merriment". Sky Arts broadcast its features about the Festival and Gilbert and Sullivan several times in 2010. Recordings on DVD of most of the amateur and professional productions that have been seen at the Festival, as well as for some of the fringe events, are produced by the Festival organizers. Some of the Festival's professional shows are also available on CD. International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival The International