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A bracing start to the week with an incisive and frequently hilarious take on current events, Last Week Tonight offers up John Oliver's singular perspective and distinct voice on any number of social, political and existential issues facing America and the world.

  • 1Main story: Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. Plus, White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon's firing; and local newscasters warn people not to stare at the sun.

Primary Title
  • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Date Broadcast
  • Monday 21 August 2017
Start Time
  • 22 : 30
Finish Time
  • 23 : 00
Duration
  • 30:00
Channel
  • SoHo
Broadcaster
  • Sky Network Television
Programme Description
  • A bracing start to the week with an incisive and frequently hilarious take on current events, Last Week Tonight offers up John Oliver's singular perspective and distinct voice on any number of social, political and existential issues facing America and the world.
Classification
  • 16
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.