Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a comedy news program that airs on HBO. The half-hour show premiered on April 27, 2014, and is hosted by comedian John Oliver. Last Week Tonight shares some similarities with Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, where Oliver was previously featured as a correspondent and fill-in host, as it takes a satirical look at news, politics and current events, but on a weekly basis.