The Mash Report
- TV comedy
- BBC Two
- 2017 - 2020
- 28 episodes (4 series)
Topical comedy series inspired by website The Daily Mash and hosted by Nish Kumar. Also features Ellie Taylor, Steve N Allen, Rachel Parris, Andrew Hunter Murray, Geoff Norcott and more.
Press clippings Page 4
Left- vs right-wing comedy: Why so Left?
There undoubtedly appears to be a prevalence on TV and in the media in general of left-leaning comedy, and a dearth of right-wing, conservative comedy or even Christian comedy. The question, then, is why this is?
Jonathan MS Pearce, Patheos, 18th November 2018For those moments when you feel yourself growing a new bile duct while flicking between Twitter and Question Time, here's something of a palliative. Nish Kumar and his correspondents are back with a new series, taking apart the week's fresh outrages with a pneumatic drill and a smile.
Ali Catterall, The Guardian, 26th October 2018Probably the closest thing the UK has to a Daily Show/Last Week Tonight, the Nish Kumar-fronted topical comedy show returns for a new series of satirical snarking. Perfect timing, just as the US gears up for the midterms and Brexit reaches its frothing, farcical climax (Lord help us all).
The Guardian, 19th October 2018Mash Report rapped for offensive term
The producers of The Mash Report have been rapped on the knuckles for using the word 'tranny' in one episode of the satirical show.
Chortle, 21st September 2018Edinburgh TV Festival Awards nominations announced
Nominees for the 2018 Edinburgh TV Awards have been announced. The End Of The F***ing World, Daniel Lawrence Taylor and This Country's Daisy and Charlie Cooper are amongst those shortlisted.
British Comedy Guide, 20th June 2018Rachel Parris interview
Rachel Parris talks The Mash Report, Piers Morgan and savaging Donald Trump/
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 3rd April 2018Rachel Parris on going viral, Morgan & Rees-Mogg
Comedian Rachel Parris has become a highlight of The Mash Report, and incurred the wrath of Piers Morgan. She explains her approach to Nick Mitchell.
Nick Mitchell, i Newspaper, 22nd February 2018The Mash Report recommissioned
The Mash Report will return to BBC Two later this year for a third series.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd February 2018The Mash Report: What it's like working on the show
We visited the writers' room for the BBC's Mash Report to see how news reactive shows are put together.
Darren Richman, The Independent, 17th February 2018Rachel Parris talks Piers Morgan & sudden internet fame
It's no exaggeration to say that if you've been on Facebook or Twitter in the past three weeks, you've probably seen Rachel Parris.
Rachel McGrath, The Huffington Post, 16th February 2018