Daily Show with Jim Stewart, The [20/05/2009]

Synopsis
American satirical programme focusing on politics and the national media. This edition includes a report named Scamalot (c4 mins) on the current MP’s expenses scandal in Britain. John Oliver, the show’s British correspondent, joins Stewart in commenting on the scandal and concludes with a parody of the ‘this England’ speech from Richard II as he reports on the expenses for clearing his moat, claimed by former Conservative Cabinet Minister, Douglas Hogg.
Series
Daily Show with Jim Stewart, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
20 May 2009 (Channel: Comedy Central)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Contributor
Jim Stewart; John Oliver

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Richard II
Keywords
satire; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The item may be viewed at http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=228030&title=Scamalot (accessed 5/2009).

Production Company

Name

Comedy Central

Web
http://comedycentral.com External site opens in new window
Address
United States
Notes
US cable broadcast channel
Name

Mad Cow Productions

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Daily Show with Jim Stewart, The [20/05/2009]". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72200 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)