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Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

The show follows a crime, usually adapted from current headlines, from two separate vantage points. The first half of the show concentrates on the investigation of the crime by the police, the second half follows the prosecution of the crime in court.

A behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program.

Each week Bill Maher surrounds himself with a panel of guests which include politicians, actors, comedians, musicians and the like to discuss what's going on in the world.

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah is a popular Emmy and Peabody Award-winning talk show that covers the latest news and events in a humorous and satirical way. Trevor Noah, the new host, brings a fresh perspective to the show with his unique background and experiences. The show has been a hit since its premiere and continues to entertain audiences worldwide.

Following on from Trevor Noah leaving The Daily Show at the end of 2022, a series of guest hosts will begin presenting the show in 2023, ahead of a new permanent host been found.

In this weekly show, Hasan Minhaj brings his unique comedic voice and storytelling skill to explore the larger trends shaping our fragmented world.

The Daily Show provides a comedic view of the news and political world, complete with segments by "correspondents" and interviews with guest celebrities and politicians. The concept of this show is similar to the Weekend Update segments from Saturday Night Live but with guests.

Get ready to laugh with satirical panel quiz "Have I Got News For You". Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests each week. The past week's news stories are hilariously dissected by the panel, with a guest host presiding over the points.

An American late-night talk show that airs on TBS. Hosted by comedian Samantha Bee, an alumna of The Daily Show.

A panel game hosted by, Jimmy Carr with team captains, Sean Lock and Dave Spikey. The teams are asked questions relating to opinion polls and statistics based on the week's events.

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Get ready to laugh with Mock the Week! This political comedy improv show features teams of comedians improvising sketches about current events. From the producers of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, this series is known for its humorous and satirical take on politics.

Emmy-winner Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of "Jimmy Kimmel Live", ABC Television Network's distinctive late-night talk show.

Tune in to The Colbert Report, as Stephen Colbert, from The Daily Show, gives his own take on the issues of the day, and more importantly - to tell you why everyone else's take is just plain wrong.

Join Philomena Cunk and her friends as they take a hilarious and satirical look back at the major events of a year that was both chaotic and unforgettable. With her unique brand of wit and humor, Cunk explores the highs and lows of 2019, from politics and entertainment to science and technology.

Hosted by Andy Cohen, this show features guests each week from Bravo's most popular shows as well as other celebrities. It includes debates and discussions about their shows and their opinions on pop culture.

The Russell Howard Hour is a weekly talk show in which Russell Howard will be chatting with celebrity guests alongside comedy stand-up.

A series of standalone documentaries powered by the unparalleled journalism and insight of The New York Times, bringing viewers close to the essential stories of our time.

The British comedian chuckles at some of the week's biggest, and quirkiest, news stories.

In a time where Donald Trump can be president, who better to dissect the week's news than Frankie Boyle. The show features Frankie at his brilliant best doing stand-up, review, discussion and audience interaction - all in an attempt to make sense of what's going on around us. Each week Frankie makes a series of bold and often outrageous statements about the week's news.

A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show where paying attention pays off, as players answer questions that have just been written, about things that have just happened during the show, in a bid to win £25,000.

NBC's veteran late-night show Saturday Night Live expands its "Weekend Update" segment in this special series. Beginning as a limited run of three special episodes during the 2008 Presidential campaign, SNL Weekend Update Thursday has once again returned to NBC's Thursday night lineup.

Comedian Michelle Wolf takes on the absurdities of the world with biting humor in her weekly show, leaving no topic untouched. From politics to pop culture, nothing is off-limits as Wolf delivers hilarious commentary and sketches.