How British Comedy Show ‘Mock the Week’ Found New Life on TLC After BBC Cancellation: ‘Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder’ The return of "Mock the Week" this spring was met with a mix of curiosity and nostalgia from fans of the long running satirical news show.
The series has not only survived but thrived in its second life on TLC, adapting to its new commercial environment while preserving the essence of the original.
TLC's decision to take on "Mock the Week" as part of its efforts to rebrand itself as a free to air comedy and entertainment focused channel was a calculated risk.