BBC announce upcoming satirical comedy slate, including TV shows from Charlie Brooker, Frankie Boyle, Tracey Ullman, and Philomena Cunk
Across BBC One, Two, Three and Four
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The BBC has announced numerous the latest wave of satire shows coming to their various channels, with Tracey Ullman, Charlie Brooker, and Frankie Boyle.
On BBC One, Ullman returns with a half-hour special titled Tracey Breaks The New, featuring the former singer reprising her Tracey Ullman's Show roles, including Angela Merkel and Nicola Sturgeon.
Filmed close to broadcast in order to cover the latest stories, the show will also feature some new impressions, including Melania Trump and current PM Theresa May.
Over on BBC Two, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order will see the controversial comedian host weekly discussions about the past week’s political and cultural talking points. Sara Pascoe and Katherine Ryan will also join the Boyle.
Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe star Philomena Cunk is also getting her own show, Cunk On Britain, a five-part series ‘exploring the rich, historical journey that’s led our great country to 2017’s Brexit Britain.’
Junk (played by Diane Morgan) said of the series: “I’ll be travelling the length and width of the country talking to experts and standing in front of old buildings saying things into the camera, as I try to discover what made Ancient Britain the Modern Britain it is today.”
The BBC has also confirmed Charlie Brooker will be back for 2017 Wipe at the end of the year, the Black Mirror creator saying: “It seems like only yesterday we were making 2016 Wipe, but apparently it wasn’t.
“As ever, 2017 Wipe will compile the best and worst of the year into one easily-digestible jam-packed hour. It’s a tradition now. A bit like the Hootenanny, but with less singing and more sarcasm.”
Meanwhile, BBC Three has Luisa Omielan’s Politics For Bitches coming, and Rhys Thomas will helm A Year In The Life Of A Year for BBC Four.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments