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Istanbul’s mayor expected in court and the UK announces its own version of SNL

The Briefing

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Comedy Across Borders

This chapter explores recent Monocle events held in a church, featuring discussions on the upcoming UK adaptation of 'Saturday Night Live'. The speakers reflect on the balance between enjoying the events and their responsibilities as journalists, while analyzing the cultural translation of American humor for British audiences. Attention is given to the challenges and opportunities this reboot presents in the context of sketch comedy and political satire in the UK.

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