The Week That Wasn't


The Week That Wasn't is the name of two late-night news satire television programmes, on CNN-IBN and Sky UK.

CNN-IBN

The Indian satirical late-night television programme is hosted by Cyrus Broacha and shown on the CNN-IBN channel. Started in 2006, cast includes Kaneez Surka and Kunal Vijaykar besides Broacha.
In 2013, a defamation case was filed against Broacha and the team by the Tamil Nadu government over his comments during the show regarding Jayalalithaa's letter to the Prime Minister asking Sri Lankan players not to be allowed in the Indian Premier League.

Sky UK

The United Kingdom satirical late-night series started 17 May 2018 on Sky UK and revoices real news footage, literally putting words into the mouths of news figures, and features the voices and writing of Alistair McGowan, Ronni Ancona, Matt Forde, Duncan Wisbey, Jess Robinson., and Luke Kempner.