Mock the Week to be revived as US series by Amazon Freevee
Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Now, a new version of the series is in the works, with former Daily Show star Trevor Noah attached as an executive producer, alongside the format’s original co-creator Dan Patterson. “By bringing Mock the Week to America with the talented Dan Patterson, I’m looking forward to doing just that.” Patterson, meanwhile, said in a statement: “After 21 successful seasons on the BBC, we can’t wait to bring the format to the US and work with America’s deep pool of brilliant comedians.” Mock the Week originally ran for 21 series on BBC Two, lasting a total of 234 episodes. Trevor Noah, former host of ‘The Daily Show’ Speaking to The Independent for a feature last year, series host Dara Ó Briain addressed the BBC’s decision to cancel the show. “The stated reason – and I accept this reason because it also compels them to do this – is that we can’t do a new show until we get rid of one of our existing ones,” he said.
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