British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide

The State We're In

  • TV comedy
  • BBC Three / BBC Choice
  • 2002 - 2003
  • 15 episodes (2 series)

Topical satirical show hosted by Anita Rani. Also features Dermot Murnaghan, Chris Addison, Sharon Horgan, Sanjeev Kohli, John Oliver and more.

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