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10 O'Clock Live. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker, Lauren Laverne, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron
10 O'Clock Live

10 O'Clock Live

  • TV panel show
  • Channel 4
  • 2011 - 2013
  • 33 episodes (3 series)

Topical comedy show broadcast live. The hosts are Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne. Stars Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne.

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10 O'Clock in danger of becoming Charlie Brooker Show

The 10 O'Clock Live team did a decent job yet again, but the programme is in danger of becoming The Charlie Brooker Show.

Rachel Tarley, Metro, 25th March 2011

Ten O'Clock Live: what needs changing

Here's what needs changing. First and foremost, it's very badly scheduled. Secondly, it's too long. Thirdly, it doesn't need to be live.

Adam Bowie, 21st March 2011

10 O'Clock Live has finally hit its stride

With the audience and the autocue under control tonight, 10 O'Clock Live finally had the breathing space to come into its own.

Rachel Tarley, Metro, 18th March 2011

10 O'Clock Live defended by C4 despite falling ratings

Channel 4 has defended 10 O'Clock Live despite the series having quickly shed viewers.

British Comedy Guide, 17th March 2011

Just when 10 O'Clock Live looked like improving...

Just when we thought 10 O'Clock Live was improving, it went all 'yoof' TV on us.

Rachel Tarley, Metro, 11th March 2011

10 O'Clock Live is finally starting to work

10 O'Clock Live has so far been rather hit and miss, but this week the show finally started to work.

Daniella Graham, Metro, 4th March 2011

10 Ways To Improve '10 O'Clock Live'

Channel 4's Thursday night satirical comedy 10 O'Clock Live is struggling in the ratings. Overhyped as the UK's answer to The Daily Show, the show debuted to widespread disapproval and negative press, and the general feeling hasn't changed. I don't think it's that bad, but it's definitely less impressive than you'd expect from the starry lineup. So what can be done to reverse its fortunes? Here's a 10-step guide to getting the show on-track.

Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 4th March 2011

Laverne: 'We're 4 cherries on top of a really big cake'

The 10 O'Clock Live presenter on why she finds sexism exhausting and why The X Factor has nothing to do with music.

Imogen Carter, The Observer, 27th February 2011

10 O'Clock Live is still far from perfect

With one dud presenter and several awkward moments, Thursday's 10'Oclock Live proved that the show still has many mistakes to iron out.

Rachel Tarley, Metro, 25th February 2011

10 O'Clock Live: is it a hit, or a flop?

After six weeks, Channel 4's topical satire has had time to bed in. Two critics debate its merits.

Ceri Radford and Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 24th February 2011

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