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Aussie comedian Adam Hills and his cohorts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker continue to prove that a lasting and satisfying legacy to an Olympic event is indeed possible on occasion, and not just for West Ham United FC. Five years on from 2012, and still delivering a strong late-night comedy chat game, the trio take on both the amusing and sometimes the thorny stories of the week, as well as busting out their taboo-challenging "Is it OK?" section.
Ben Arnold, The Guardian, 4th August 2017It is presumably a source of great satisfaction to Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe that this chatshow - which began with a focus on disability issues - has completely transcended its original brief to become a sparky and engaging Friday night fixture with universal appeal. But tonight, it's back on its original beat, welcoming Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie Peacock and Liam Malone to discuss the World Para Athletics Championships in London.
Phil Harrison, The Guardian, 21st July 2017The Last Leg team launch online spin-off
Channel 4 has launched Last Leg: The Correspondents, an online series in which comedians investigate topical stories on behalf of the comedy show.
British Comedy Guide, 20th June 2017Review: Hills / Pritchard-McLean / Khorsandi / Olver
Reviews of Adam Hills, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Shappi Khorsansi and Mark Olver.
Kev Lochun, Bristol 24/7, 19th June 2017The Last Leg: Re-United Kingdom review
The message running through the evening was that, following the example of Jo Cox, we should seek to set aside our differences and remember what we have in common.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 17th June 2017Preview - The Last Leg: Re-United Kingdom
Inspired by the courageous MP, Jo Cox, tonight's extended episode of The Last Leg, is dedicated to all her hard work and beliefs.
Eloise Craven-Todd, On The Box, 16th June 2017All-star Grenfell Tower benefit
An all-star comedy benefit show has been announced in aid of the Grenfell Tower fire in London. Tickets go on sale on Friday morning.
British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2017Preview - The Last Leg: Elegtion Special
To quote Edmund Blackadder: "The hustings are over, the bunting is down, the mad hysteria is at an end. After the chaos of a general election, we can return to normal."
Ian Wolf, On The Box, 9th June 2017Elections, eh? We've been burned before by parties that promised the world, beckoned in by beaming frontmen, only to see hope cruelly crushed by hard reality. But never mind, here's an extended edition of The Last Leg, with Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe sifting through the flotsam of polling day. Guests include Steve Coogan, Brendan Cox and any politicians still willing to appear on camera.
Mark Gibbings-Jones, The Guardian, 9th June 2017Adam Hills encourages everyone to vote
The Last Leg presenter Adam Hills says you're an idiot if you march but don't vote.
Matthew Champion, BuzzFeed, 19th May 2017