John Oliver
- Actor, stand-up comedian and writer
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The secret of British comedy success in the US
As John Oliver ably fills in for Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, RadioTimes.com talks to the BBC's head of comedy Shane Allen about what kind of Brit comedy is right for the US audience - and what isn't...
Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 13th June 2013TV review: John Oliver takes over at The Daily Show
The new chap was nervous, certainly, but no less funny than his boss.
Tim Walker, The Independent, 12th June 2013John Oliver hosts The Daily Show - triumphantly
The Briton did an excellent job on Monday night, despite a barrage of abuse from his erstwhile fellow correspondents.
Amanda Holpuch, The Guardian, 11th June 2013John Oliver tells us why he's a fan of On The Hour
John Oliver talks about why he loves British radio comedy series On The Hour.
Todd VanDerWerff, The AV Club, 10th June 2013Q&A: John Oliver
The British comedian will be sitting in for the multi Emmy Award-winning Jon Stewart for the next eight weeks on The Daily Show, when his first guests will include Armando Iannucci and Seth Rogen.
The Huffington Post, 10th June 2013John Oliver: The Brit going from sidekick to superstar
The stand-up comic from Birmingham is to step into Jon Stewart's shoes.
Tim Walker, The Independent, 9th June 2013John Oliver: a very British coup
For seven years he's played the sidekick - next week John Oliver takes the helm at The Daily Show. How did a Birmingham standup become the scourge of the US establishment?
Oliver Burkeman, The Guardian, 7th June 2013John Oliver talks about hosting The Daily Show
John Oliver says guest hosting The Daily Show is an honour, a career opportunity and, when he allows himself to acknowledge his feelings, no small source of anxiety either.
Dave Itzkoff, The New York Times, 3rd June 2013John Oliver interview
The self-deprecating British comedian John Oliver, who fills in for Jon Stewart on The Daily Show beginning June 10, talks about his disdain for cable news, contempt for American politics and suffering on the stand-up circuit.
Marisa Guthrie, Hollywood Reporter, 31st May 2013Britain's John Oliver takes over America's Daily Show
Jon Stewart's UK Daily Show sidekick John Oliver is taking over the programme for two months while its host makes his new film.
Robert Dex, The Independent, 2nd May 2013