John Oliver
- English
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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How comedy became a language of democratic politics
Like all forms of resistance, comedy can both shore up and legitimate existing political structures, yet it can also, in certain moments, work to encourage revision. Here, James Brassett looks specifically at the critical nature of radical British comedy by the likes of Russell Brand, Charlie Brooker, and Stewart Lee and writes that it raises questions about the nature of resistance and reveals the deeply political nature of the British public.
James Brassett, Democratic Audit UK, 18th April 2016John Oliver: 'David Cameron can't attack a hotdog'
As the British anchor of America's funniest current-affairs series, the TV satirist is uniquely placed to educate each nation about the other. Here he tackles the basics, from Brexit to, er, turducken...
Gabriel Tate, The Guardian, 27th February 2016The best TV shows of 2015: No. 31-40
At No. 40 is Detectorists, No. 37 is British comedian John Oliver's US show, No. 36 is No Offence and at No. 33 is Car Share.
The Guardian, 3rd December 2015Lunch with the FT: John Oliver
Over sushi in Manhattan, the satirical news anchor talks about failure in England, hosting his own US show and why he's not practising comedy as activism.
Matthew Garrahan, The Financial Times, 20th November 2015John Oliver and wife Kate Norley welcome a baby boy
John Oliver and his wife, Kate Norley, welcomed a son, E! News confirms. " John and his wife Kate are parents of a baby boy," an HBO rep tells us. "Everybody is happy and healthy."
E! Online, 13th November 2015Russell Howard has no plans to bring Good News to USA
Russell told Digital Spy that while he would "never say never" to the idea, he thinks there already too many great stars doing brilliant work over there, including his friend and fellow Brit John Oliver.
Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 22nd October 2015John Oliver in Time's 100 most influential people 2015
The comedic agent of change. Oliver is the only British comedian on the list.
Elizabeth Bierman, Time Magazine, 16th April 2015Why outsiders like John Oliver are taking over US TV
South African Trevor Noah, the newly-announced host of The Daily Show, joins Brits John Oliver and James Corden in the US's coveted late-night slots. Are people from Britain and elsewhere in the world making it big in America?
Esther Breger, The New Statesman, 31st March 2015Andy Zaltzman interview
Andy Zaltzman on John Oliver, The Bugle and complicated comedy.
Andrew P. Street, Brisbane Times, 19th March 2015A look at 'The John Oliver Effect'
His US show has crashed websites, boosted donations and inspired legislation.
Victor Luckerson, Time Magazine, 20th January 2015