Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

About Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, often referred to as simply Last Week Tonight, is a late-night talk and news satire show. The show takes a satirical look at news, politics and current events, but on a weekly basis. John Oliver, the host, presents a satirical overview of the week's news, politics and oddities.

Making / Production

The show was created by John Oliver for HBO, where Oliver is an executive producer along with Tim Carvell, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor. The writing staff includes a team of formerly and currently working comedians. The show is taped in CBS Broadcast Center in New York City and it has a half-hour long format.

Actors

• John Oliver - As the host, he carries most of the screen time. Known for his satirical and often sarcastic delivery, Oliver's incisive wit brings a unique flavor to late-night comedy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Most of the international segments were filmed during John Oliver's international stand-up tour in cities around the globe.
• The show has been compared favorably with The Daily Show, where Oliver was a correspondent for many years.

Awards

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has been well-received by critics and has won several major awards, including a Peabody Award and several Emmy Awards.

Quotes

• "The main thing about Brexit is that there is no good outcome."
• "If you want to do something evil, wrap it in a boring thing."
• "Democracy: It's like a glory hole. You're gonna get something, but you don't know what it is."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Go" by Valley Lodge - Played during the opening title sequence
• All in-house background music and musical segments are composed by the show’s music coordinator, David Paulin