Dara Ó Briain shows support for the BBC days after Mock The Week cancellation

The Irish comedian helmed more than 200 episodes of the panel show, which became a launch pad for new talent, such as James Acaster andThe 50-year-old was informed of the cancellation while he was on holiday as Mock The Week’s creator Dan PattersonSince then, Dara has clearly been reflecting on his impressive 17-year tenure as its presenter, making it clear he does not blame the BBC.

Opening up about why the show was given the chop, he said: ‘It has, in fact, come to an end because the BBC has less money than it used to; and to do something new, something old has to stop.’ In a rallying cry of support for the Line of Duty broadcaster, The Apprentice: You’re Fired! host called for its protection in an op-ed forCulture minister Nadine Dorries froze the BBC’s licence fee for two years, despite soaring inflation, putting its revenues and ability to compete with the likes of Netflix in a perilous position.

Dara penned: ‘This chipping away will continue, which is why people should fight to protect the BBC before it becomes a shell of what it used to be. ‘We’ve had our go, though; and I hope that whatever arrives next gets anything near 17 years – and leaves behind its own My Enormous Head, Robo-Bongo-Cuckoo-Cop or the P***s-Sausage/Megabus man. Truly, that is our legacy.’Dara has penned an op-ed for The Guardian He wrote a scathing response toReferencing the 73-year-old’s short-lived career on GB News, Dara replied: ‘Still, at least I didn’t bail on it after two weeks and f**k off to my house in France, eh Andrew? All the best! X.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Devastated Mock The Week fans launch petition to bring 'beloved' show backDevastated Mock The Week fans have launched a petition and urged others to sign, in the hope of bringing their ‘beloved’ show back after it was announced the BBC was axing it after almost two decades on the air. *immediately signs petition* Get another Network to pick it up - we need Mock the Week - we need to laugh at ourselves, each other oh and politicians too Please bring it back!!!
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

First Kill boss criticises Netflix's treatment of show after cancellationFirst Kill boss criticises Netflix's treatment of show's LGBTQ+ romance after cancellation
Source: digitalspy - 🏆 56. / 63 Read more »

After First Kill's shock cancelation, the showrunner has hit out at NetflixAfter the show's end, she's had her say...
Source: techradar - 🏆 51. / 63 Read more »

Liz Truss has shown her true colours with the public sector pay U-turn - Rachel Reeves🗣 'This whole debacle shows why she’s not fit to be Prime Minister.' Are either of them truly suitable? Was Boris? Was Teresa? But until they're given the power, you never know what will happen. Some rise, some crash! The YP slates anything Tory anyway... they won't be happy until they get a commie government
Source: The Yorkshire Post - 🏆 39. / 66 Read more »

Growth in NHS recruits from abroad prompts concern about over-relianceBBC research shows one-in-three new doctors in England last year came from outside the UK and EU. No shit Sherlock. Scrap degrees for nursing! Its ridiculous- on the job training is what is required. Teaching and the NHS have recruitment crisis. Let's not blame the government at the BBC look for other blame.
Source: BBCNews - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »

Growth in NHS recruits from abroad prompts concern about over-relianceBBC research shows one-in-three new doctors in England last year came from outside the UK and EU.
Source: BBCLondonNews - 🏆 115. / 51 Read more »