'He taught me everything I know': Oliver quits Jon Stewart's Daily Show to launch his own

British comedian quits the hugely popular Daily Show to start own satire programme
FILE NOVEMBER 14: It was reported November 14, 2013 that John Oliver will leave The Daily Show to host an HBO talk show. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 10: John Oliver takes over as summer guest host of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on June 10, 2013 in New York City.
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Pa15 November 2013
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Jon Stewart's Daily Show sidekick, John Oliver, is quitting to host his own weekly satirical show on HBO.

The UK-born comic has been a regular on the hit US show since 2006 and took over from Stewart on a temporary basis this year when he took time off to make a film.

Oliver's show, described as "a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events", starts next year.

He said: "I'm incredibly excited to be joining HBO, especially as I presume this means I get free HBO now. I want to thank Comedy Central, and everyone at The Daily Show for the best seven and a half years of my life. But most of all, I'd like to thank Jon Stewart. He taught me everything I know. In fact, if I fail in the future, it's entirely his fault."

Michael Lombardo, president of HBO Programming, said: "We weren't otherwise searching for another weekly talk show, but when we saw John Oliver handling host duties on The Daily Show we knew that his singular perspective and distinct voice belonged on HBO.

"We are extremely excited that John has agreed to make HBO his home."

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