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This Friday, HBO launches the late-night docu-series WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS, which follows the Emmy®and WGA Award-winning comedian and writer as he explores America's most pressing issues. Kicking off its ten-episode season FRIDAY, APRIL 13 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), the show is the latest addition to the network's slate of late-night talk/comedy series, joining “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (11:05–11:40 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include EPA head Scott Pruitt's alleged ethics violations, Hungary's parliamentary election and pregnancy crisis centers.

From the creators of Taskmaster, The Button will arrive in a home near you this April on BBC One.

Last night on LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, John broke down the immigration court system. 'America's dysfunctional immigration court system forces many children to appear in court alone. That's as ridiculous in real life as it would be on a courtroom television show' John exclaimed on last night's episode. 

Reggie Watts Is the TASKMASTER!, Comedy Central Game Show Series Premieres 4/27with Two Back-to-Back Episodes

Comedy Central announced today that its newest game show series Taskmaster, hosted by Reggie Watts (The Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Bang! Bang!), will premiere on Friday, April 27 at 11:00 p.m. The series, whose format originated in the U.K., requires individuals to use ingenuity and creativity to complete unusual challenges. Throughout the season, Watts and his co-host, Alex Horne, judge five unwitting contestants which include Freddie Highmore (The Good Doctor, Bates Motel), Kate Berlant (High Maintenance, Search Party), Dillon Francis (DJ, Record Producer), Lisa Lampanelli (stand-up and insult comic), and Ron Funches (Trolls, Undateable) as they compete independently against each other in a series of stupefying tasks. Taskmaster will air two back-to-back episodes on Fridays at 11pm ET/PT for four weeks.

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season, exclusively on HBO. The show is also available on HBONOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

HBO's filmed specials based on the hit comedy podcast 2 Dope Queens will be available for Digital Download on March 19th!

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season, exclusively on HBO. The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DOCU-SERIES 'WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS' DEBUTS APRIL 13 ON HBO

    Next month, HBO launches the late-night docu-series WYATT CENAC'S PROBLEM AREAS, which follows the Emmy® and WGA Award-winning comedian and writer as he explores America's most pressing issues. Kicking off its ten-episode season FRIDAY, APRIL 13 (11:30 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), the show is the latest addition to the network's slate of late-night talk/comedy series, joining “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, MARCH 4 (11:05–11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include the Trump administration's recent staff departures, Jared Kushner's revoked top secret security clearance, new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States, and the NRA.

Avalon is producing a one-off UKTV Original special from the uniquely talented ensemble The Horne Section. Commissioned by Richard Watsham and Hilary Rosen for entertainment channel Dave, the two-hour special will feature The Horne Section's spontaneous and free-wheeling combination of live music and comedy.

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, FEB. 25 (11:05–11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include President Trump's proposed plan to address the issue of gun control, the ethical questions posed by Donald Trump Jr.'s recent trip to India and the candidates for Italy's upcoming national elections.

Italy is in the throes of a turbulent race to elect a new prime minister. On John Oliver's show, Last Week Tonight, Oliver discusses the colorful contenders and introduces an equally ridiculous candidate.

Fresh off it's Best Entertainment Show win at this year's Broadcast Awards, it was announced today that UKTV has ordered four more series of BAFTA and EMMY-nominated Taskmaster from Avalon for its award-winning comedy and entertainment channel, Dave. Greg Davies persists as the all-powerful Taskmaster alongside his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne for series six, seven, eight and nine, of the UKTV Original series.

The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2

Below, check out the official promo and attached is the official key art for season five of LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, debuting Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11PM on HBO.

The hit comedy podcast 2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, comes to HBO in February as a series of four themed hour-long specials. Directed by Tig Notaro ('One Mississippi'), the show debuts FRIDAY, FEB. 2

EMMY WINNER LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER RETURNS FOR ITS FIFTH SEASON FEB. 18, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO