Brass Eye (1997)

Investigative reporter Chris Morris puts modern Britain under the spotlight, and smacks the issues of the day till they bleed. He tackles weighty issues including animals, drugs, sex and skewered celebrities and politicians alike - and in a later episode in 2001, paedophiles.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after Brass Eye

• The Colbert Report (2005) — Similar consistency, episode to episode
• The Newsroom (2012) — A loose match in how its finales land
• The Daily Show (1996) — Same feel: satirical, irreverent
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
• Have I Got News for You (1990) — Same subject: satire, political humor
• Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018)