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LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER Returns February 17

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 2, 2019

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER will return for its sixth season SUNDAY, FEB.

Channel 4 to Premiere ROSE MATAFEO: TEMP

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 21, 2018

It was announced today that Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2018 Rose Matafeo's brand new three-part comedy Blaps series Rose Matafeo: Temp will premiere on Channel 4's All4 and Youtube on Friday 21st December.

Freeform Picks Up EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE OK From Josh Thomas

by Kaitlin Milligan — December 12, 2018

Freeform has picked up “Everything's Gonna Be Okay” to series with a 10-episode order.

CATASTROPHE Returns to Channel 4

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 23, 2018

Written by and starring Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, Catastrophe has received universal critical acclaim and a raft of awards since launching in 2015.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Authoritarianism on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 19, 2018

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 concludes its fifth season SUNDAY, NOV.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Family Separation on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 5, 2018

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, NOV.

VIDEO: John Oliver Wants You to Pay Attention to the State Attorneys General Races

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 29, 2018

On last nights episode of 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver discusses how State Attorneys General have become major partisan players in national politics.

THE RUSSELL HOWARD HOUR Returns to Sky One This November

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 17, 2018

Russell Howard returns to our screens to offer his unique and acclaimed perspective on news and current affairs with a highly anticipated second series of The Russell Howard Hour on Thursday 8th November at 10pm on Sky One.

VIDEO: John Oliver Examines America's Morally Compromised Relationship with Saudi Arabia on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 15, 2018

Following the alarming disappearance of a Saudi journalist and political dissident, John Oliver examines America's uncomfortably comfortable relationship with Saudi Arabia.

FX Orders New Comedy Series BREEDERS Starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 15, 2018

Breeders, a new comedy series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, has been ordered to series at FX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses the Brazilian Elections on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 8, 2018

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, OCT.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses the Controversy Surrounding Brett Kavanaugh on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — October 1, 2018

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, SEPT.

VIDEO: John Oliver Discusses Facebook's Inability to Censor Hate Speech on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — September 24, 2018

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, SEPT.

VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Discuss Trade on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 20, 2018

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, AUG.

VIDEO: Watch John Oliver Discuss 'Astroturfing' on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

by Kaitlin Milligan — August 13, 2018

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, AUG.

2 Dope Queens to Return to HBO with New Specials

by Macon Prickett — July 23, 2018

2 DOPE QUEENS, featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, will return to HBO next year for a second series of four hour-long specials, it was announced today by Casey Bloys, president, HBO Programming.

Directors And Cast Announced For Debut Plays At Edinburgh Fringe

by Stephi Wild — July 18, 2018

BBC Arts and Avalon announce today the casting and directors for DEBUT - a unique new initiative enabling four professional creatives - Bim Adewunmi, Katherine Parkinson, Beryl Richards and Frank Skinner - who have never written for the stage before to create their debut play.