User talk:AmyBevs

This is the user talk page for AmyBevs (talk) 15:04, 9 February 2016 (UTC)

Wiki Exercise #1
As a total news nerd (well, you would have to be if you want to study Journalism) and a fan of stupid comedy, I have developed a bizarre love of current affairs panel shows. They’re not exactly a big draw of the viewing figures – more like something to fill the schedule until something more interesting comes on – but I love their witty take on the week’s headlines. It’s both educational and entertaining, I guess.

My favourite of all of these programmes is Channel 4’s The Last Leg. Australian comedian Adam Hills is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker every week, where they discuss what is happening around the world without being afraid to say what they really think. It started off as a series to accompany the London 2012 Paralympics, and was so successful that they kept it going.

Hills, Widdicombe and Brooker really make the show with their sharp banter and gentle teasing of each other. The show does feature celebrity guests, but usually they take a back seat while the hosts carry the chat. Before the 2015 general election former Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg appeared on the show, where he got subjected to a brutal interview – just because it is comedy doesn’t mean they can’t be tough on people they think deserve it.

The Last Leg really doesn’t hold back when ridiculing those who they believe have crossed the line. Donald Trump, Katie Hopkins, Vladimir Putin, Jeremy Hunt, and even the Westboro Baptist Church are just some of those who have been subjected to their intense criticism. What I love most are Hills’ epic rants about whatever has most bothered him that week – whether its gun control or ISIS, he always knows the right thing to say. The hosts manage to strike the right balance as they are sensitive enough about the serious topics, and yet are able to tear the ‘villain’ of that week to shreds.

Some television programmes seem to be too concerned with political correctness to really get in depth about the current issues affecting our world. With its ability to laugh at itself, The Last Leg has no problem with dealing with the hot topics of today and giving its own honest evaluation. It’s how I keep up with the news every week – with the headlines filled with doom and gloom, sometimes a more cheerful angle is needed to appreciate the news.

Watch a clip here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lExnBadkFZg

AmyBevs (talk) 18:05, 9 February 2016 (UTC)