The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan
| The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Talk show Comedy Sketch |
| Presented by | Mo Gilligan |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 65 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Release | 19 July 2019 – present |
The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan is a British late-night talk show which was broadcast on Channel 4. The show is hosted by British comedian Mo Gilligan. It aired on Fridays at 10 p.m. for six episodes, beginning on 19 July 2019. Similar to other late night talk shows, the programme includes a house band, live audience and comedy sketches as well as interviews with celebrities and other guests.[1] The show took inspiration from the 1990s entertainment show TFI Friday.[2]
History
In August 2018, Channel 4 commissioned the programme for six episodes, originally under the name Mo's Show.[3] Gilligan said that the show had been under development for two years prior to its announcement. The show was produced by Expectation and Momo G.[4]
Gilligan is a stand-up comedian. His first presenting experience was as co-host with rapper Big Narstie on The Big Narstie Show, which premiered in June 2018. As creator, associate producer and writer, Gilligan also had involvement in all aspects of the show's production, including conceiving of many of the sketches and ideas.[5]
Reception
The Guardian reviewers Ellen E Jones and Jack Seale both praised Gilligan's confidence in hosting. Seale described the format as "mixing eclectic lineups with musical and comic set pieces in a way that is fresh without being revolutionary". However, Jones found the sketches "hit and miss".[6][7]
In 2020, the show had won a BAFTA in the "Entertainment Performance" category.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Ramsden, Sam (19 July 2019). "Who Is Mo Gilligan? The 'Lateish Show' Star Shot To Fame After Becoming A Viral Sensation". Bustle. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Logan, Brian (12 July 2019). "'Stormzy inspired me': Mo Gilligan, the selfie comic turned chatshow star". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Channel 4 orders new series hosted by Mo Gilligan". British Comedy Guide. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "The Lateish Show - Mo Gilligan Interview". Channel 4. 8 July 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Jones, Ellen E (23 August 2019). "TV tonight: It's goodbye from Mo Gilligan, but hopefully not for long". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ Seale, Jack (9 August 2019). "TV tonight: a twisted villain and multilayered mystery in Turin". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 April 2020.