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Britain, after all, is responsible for such Daily Show forerunners as Not the Nine O'Clock News and The Day Today, yet through the madness of the past decade no British counterpart to the Stewart/Colbert throne of political mockery has emerged, and in a reversal of the usual trend, the two American shows are beamed overseas.

Nathan Robinson: Britain Finally Gets Its Own Daily Show Equivalent Nathan Robinson 2010

It included the obvious favorites: Sonny and Sam; but also Deacon Jones; Ted Marchibroda, George Allen's offensive coordinator before his days in Indy; and, of course, Boss Hog - Joe Bugel and that famed offensive line, including the one who reconvened the 5 O'Clock Club in Canton, Ohio, this past August.

Donovan McNabb and Redskins defense not perfect, but plenty plucky Mike Wise 2010

While it's certainly gratifying to see Griffin on the receiving end of eggs, stones, bricks or even flamethrowers, what should have been a 10-second soundbite on Pravda is turned into front-page news and a lead spot at 6 O'Clock by the well-meaning actions of people whose intentions I support (if not their actions).

Laughter Is The Best Medicine Dungeekin 2009

Unfortunately, the 10 O'Clock Show also features Jimmy Carr, whose "posh Cambridge type saying filthy or outrageous things" shtick should have grown stale ages ago.

Nathan Robinson: Britain Finally Gets Its Own Daily Show Equivalent Nathan Robinson 2010

Now, however, Channel 4 has decided to rectify this grievous oversight, with its new 10 O'Clock Live, due to air early next year.

Nathan Robinson: Britain Finally Gets Its Own Daily Show Equivalent Nathan Robinson 2010

While it's certainly gratifying to see Griffin on the receiving end of eggs, stones, bricks or even flamethrowers, what should have been a 10-second soundbite on Pravda is turned into front-page news and a lead spot at 6 O'Clock by the well-meaning actions of people whose intentions I support (if not their actions).

Archive 2009-06-01 Dungeekin 2009

It can at its best combine the physical excitement of a rock concert, the drama of a great play, the instrumental beauty of the greatest concert at the Royal Festival Hall, the urgency and relevance of the Ten O'Clock News, the physical splendour of great architecture, the intellectual challenge of great philosophy, the glamour of a Hollywood opening.

'Opera has never been more alive' | Simon Callow 2011

The BBC's Six O'Clock News, incredibly, turned immediately for comment on the birth to a man who believes gay people should be executed - Stephen Green of the deranged Christian Voice, who I wrote about last month.

Johann Hari: Stop These Bigoted Attacks on Elton John's Baby Johann Hari 2011

Starbucks has set up a joint venture with Tata Global Beverages Ltd., which owns Eight O'Clock Coffee in the U.S. The two companies will start in India with an investment of $80 million and plan to add funds as the business expands.

Starbucks Will Open Cafes in India Megha Bahree 2012

But from what we know now, 10 O'Clock Live appears to have everything the FOX show lacked, starting with funny and intelligent participants.

Nathan Robinson: Britain Finally Gets Its Own Daily Show Equivalent Nathan Robinson 2010