A US remake of popular topical comedy show Mock The Week has been greenlit by Amazon. It will be executive-produced by former host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah, and the show’s original creator Dan Patterson.
The BBC comedy show, hosted by comedian Dara O Briain, ran for 17 years until it was decommissioned in 2022. The half-hour panel programme featured two teams of comedians taking satirical swipes at current news, pop culture and world events through a combination of stand-up comedy and improvised games.
The UK series featured regular appearances from comedians Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons, Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar. Amazon Freevee, Amazon’s free streaming service, announced a series pick-up for a US remake of the show on Monday, with production set to begin in 2024.
