Channel 4 developing The Fake News Show
- Channel 4 is working on new comedy panel show format The Fake News Show
- An episode is due to be recorded in front of a studio audience in early February
- Producers describe the format as a show that "peers behind the wobbly facade of fake news"
Channel 4 is working on The Fake News Show, a new comedy panel show format.
The show is being developed by Hat Trick Productions, the producers of Have I Got News For You, with an episode due to be recorded in front of a studio audience next month.
The producers explain: "Peering behind the wobbly facade of fake news, we'll be dissecting the outlandish headlines, wild lies, dodgy Photoshops and all-too-believable viral clips that have pushed post-truth to the front pages. At a time when world events are increasingly stranger than fiction, and no one knows who or what to believe, our comedians and celebrity guests might just be the only people you can trust to speak the truth. (Or are they?!)"
Example stories suggested include: "Is a rocket launched into space by the Nazis in 1944 really about to hit the UK? Was a monkey in France really tasered after a chocolate-fuelled bender? Is Donald Trump really going to be the next President of America?"
At the time of writing the host and guests have yet to be announced. The "one-off" episode is due to be recorded at The London Studios on Saturday 4th February. Tickets