Frankie Boyle's New World Order
- TV chat show
- BBC Two
- 2017 - 2022
- 41 episodes (6 series)
Topical comedy show presented by Frankie Boyle. Also features Sara Pascoe, Katherine Ryan, Miles Jupp, Mona Chalabi, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and more.
Press clippings
What happens to comedy when British politics becomes a joke?
When audiences do want something sharp, they want it to confirm prejudices.
The Economist, 17th August 2023Who killed comedy?
"The axing of The Mash Report on the BBC was woke comedy's Year Zero," writes Julie Burchill.
Julie Burchill, The Spectator, 29th July 2023New World Order was funny, inclusive and unapologetically left-wing - of course the BBC cancelled it
After six series, the Scottish stand-up's superlative panel show has been dropped by the Beeb. As Boyle says, it's hardly surprising, but it was one of the only series on TV that gave adequate voice to the British left, writes Louis Chilton.
Louis Chilton, The Independent, 24th March 2023Frankie Boyle's New World Order axed by the BBC
Frankie Boyle's New World Order has been axed by the BBC after six series, the comedian has revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd March 2023Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 shortlist
The 60 TV and radio programmes shortlisted across the 10 categories in the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2022 have been revealed. Voting is now open to determine the winners.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2023Frankie Boyle's New World Order, BBC Two preview
There has also been talk recently that without Mock The Week where will comedians who are not ready for Live At The Apollo get their TV breaks. Well, maybe New World Order is one of the answers.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 25th October 2022Frankie Boyle's New World Order back but Monarchy special in doubt
Frankie Boyle's New World Order is returning for a sixth series on BBC Two, as the comic prepares to write a follow-up to his bestselling debut novel. However, the status of his Channel 4 stand-up documentary, Frankie Boyle: Monarchy, is in doubt following the Queen's death.
British Comedy Guide, 14th September 2022Frankie Boyle's New World Order returning for Series 5
Frankie Boyle's New World Order is returning for a fifth series, but this time recording in the comedian's native Glasgow.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2021The perennial problem with TV panel shows: race
The format should give comic talents a time to shine. So why don't our flagship shows reflect the diversity of comedy in 2021?
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 9th April 2021Police probe 'hate crime' after 'killing whitey' joke
Police are investigating a hate crime allegation after comedian Sophie Duker joked about "killing whitey" on Frankie Boyle's New World Order show. It has been confirmed that Greater Manchester Police are looking into concerns over the comment on the show after the BBC dismissed over 1000 complaints.
Martin Williams, The Herald, 14th January 2021