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The TV host on activism after ‘The Daily Show’, his fears for American democracy — and why he’s not running for president any time soon
American satirists Bill Hamilton and Vint Lawrence understood what makes the powerful what they are
Over sushi in Manhattan, the satirical news anchor talks about failure in England, hosting his own US show and why he’s not practising comedy as activism
Four-year production deal will see political satirist focus on short-form online content
Satire based on the true story of Maziar Bahari, a Newsweek reporter held for 118 days on suspicion of espionage
Plunging share prices in Viacom and ITV and others reflect fears about sector’s long-term prospects
Shares across sector tumble as investors fear viewers’ changing digital habits
Obama makes televised appeal for support to counter Republican and Israeli opposition
Opponents fear domination of Scottish political life by nationalists
Former Texas governor attempts to put 2012 ‘oops’ moment behind him
Former ‘Daily Show’ presenter Jon Stewart’s first film dramatises a reporter’s imprisonment in Iran
South African comedian represents a gamble for Viacom
How the ‘Late Show’ host mixes frivolity and gravity
His daily take on politics has kept America’s TV screens from going dark, writes Matthew Garrahan
The exit of two high-profile TV hosts will leave a business impact on Viacom and Comcast
‘The Daily Show’ with its cutting comedy has become a staple of late-night US viewing
Departure from US political comedy no laughing matter for owner Viacom
With public life at a low ebb, sarcasm is having a field day
Investors will be cautious about what appears to be a classic value stock
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