John Oliver
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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John Oliver makes special appearance at Edinburgh comedy club
British-American comedian John Oliver made a surprise appearance at an Edinburgh comedy club on Friday evening.
Craig Williams, The Herald, 24th August 2024John Oliver delivers rousing NSFW pre-election plea to Brits
In an episode of his US show Last Week Tonight, which was not broadcast by Sky Comedy due to Britain's election laws but will be available to stream on Tuesday, the satirist from Birmingham delivered a speech in a rainstorm while quoting the film Independence Day.
Jack Peat, The London Economic, 25th June 2024Sharon Horgan up for her first acting Emmy
Sharon Horgan has been nominated for her first Emmy as an actor - while Brett Goldstein is in the running to win his third consecutive award.
Chortle, 13th July 2023The Horne Section TV Show returning to Channel 4 for Series 2
The Horne Section TV Show is returning for a second series on Channel 4 with Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Ronni Ancona and US comedian and bandleader Reggie Watts among those joining the cast and Tim Key, John Oliver and Desiree Burch also coming back.
British Comedy Guide, 25th June 2023Reddit protesters bombard site with John Oliver pictures
Reddit will soon exclusively be a hub for pictures of John Oliver, if protesters get their way. Some of the biggest Reddit communities are now only allowing photos and videos of the British comedian, following votes from users.
Tom Gerken, BBC, 19th June 2023The Horne Section TV Show review
He's the Taskmaster lackey no more - this funny, self-aware show makes Alex Horne a star in his own right.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 17th November 2022The Horne Section TV Show review - this riotously fun sitcom is an utter delight
Taskmaster's Little Alex Horne's boundless energy and likability is captured in a charming show that sits somewhere between Flight Of The Conchords and The Goodies.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 3rd November 2022Why Taskmaster fans need to watch The Horne Section TV Show
Little Alex Horne plays a fictionalised version of himself in his new sitcom, alongside his comedy band, Georgia Tennant, Desiree Burch and more.
Laura Vickers-Green, Den Of Geek, 3rd November 2022The Horne Section TV Show review
Review of Alex Horne's attempts to escape from the Taskmaster's shadow...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2022John Oliver: Sky was 'pretty shitty' to censor my Queen jokes
The comedian opened Last Week Tonight last week by commenting that Britain was 'reeling from the shocking death of a 96-year-old woman from natural causes'. But that line - and more jokes mocking bizarre corporate displays of mourning - was cut from the UK broadcast.
Chortle, 21st September 2022