Daily Show returns to UK

Comedy Central snaps up Jon Stewart

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is returning to British screens every weekday.

Comedy Central UK has snapped up the rights from its American sister station, and will air new episodes from July 23.

Mondays will be the weekly Global Edition round-up, while Tuesday to Fridays will be the full US edition, just 24 hours after it aired there.

Comedy Central's managing director Jill Ofmman said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome Jon Stewart to his rightful home in the UK. It’s a stellar addition to our comedy line-up.’

More 4 ran the show from its 2005 launch until 2010, when it dropped the nightly broadcasts to run only with the Global Edition.

And when London Mayor Boris Johnson appeared on the show recently, he asked Stewart: ‘Why can’t we watch your show more on TV in England?’

The show will air at 10.30pm on Comedy Central Extra.

Published: 26 Jun 2012

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