John Oliver
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
Press clippings
The Horne Section TV Show Series 2 launches Thursday 22nd May
The second series of Alex Horne's sitcom, The Horne Section TV Show, launches on Channel 4 on Thursday 22nd May. You can watch the trailer here.
British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2025John Oliver says SNL British version is a 'terrible idea'
"We have had sketch comedy before, and I just feel like something like this is such a unique group."
Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6th May 2025John Oliver delights in revealing the absurdity in the obscure in the U.S., his adopted homeland
How did a British-born, middle-class, grade school cut up become one of the USA's sharpest comedians?
Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 24th February 2025John 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
Review of Alex Horne's attempts to escape from the Taskmaster's shadow...
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd November 2022