Channel 4 Recommissions 'The Last Leg'

Channel 4 has recommissioned 'The Last Leg' for a 14th series, set to air on UK TV this June.

The new nine episode series will be broadcast on Friday nights with hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker.

The trio will round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories with enlightening discussions and unique sketches. Each week, a live audience and big named guests from the worlds of comedy, entertainment and politics will join them to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

The last few years have seen the show assess the news and worldwide events with their own insight, including the most recent US Election, the snap General Election in 2017 and 2016's Brexit Referendum. They've also returned to their roots covering the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in Pyeong Chang.

The show has earned several award nominations including double nominations at the BAFTAs in 2017 and 2018 for Comedy Entertainment Programme and Entertainment Performance for Adam. Adam, Josh and Alex were rewarded with the Royal Television Society Award for Best Entertainment in both 2018, 2017 and 2015. Other awards include Best Entertainment Programme at 2017's Creative Diversity Network Awards, a nomination for Best Entertainment Programme at the 2017 National Television Awards and Adam won Best Breakthrough Award at the 2013 British Comedy Awards, where he was also nominated for Best Entertainment Personality.

The series is produced by Open Mike Productions with series producer Lisa Kirk.