[Kim Wexler’s Ponytail]

No Last Leg on C4 tonight

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Definitely feels like the right call, if you look at the pile on Kevin Bridges is getting after doing a satirical joke that referenced - but wasn't disrespectful about - the Queen's passing. It doesn't seem to be the time to do their style of comedy, certainly not live.

I can understand the BBC being overly cautious but it seems a bit cowardly for the channel that's supposed to be the "risky alternative". And the Last Leg Leg is hardly Brass Eye. It's brand of satire is pretty gentle and toothless anyway. It needn't have even been satirical. Just mention the elephant at the top of the show then get a few safe guests on (maybe not Joe Lycett!) and lighten the mood a bit with some safe off topic last leg banter. The US talkshows last night covered the news respectfuly while managing to lighten the mood (Trevor Noah's monologue was particularly good and thoughtful). I'm sure The Last Leg would've been capable of doing the equivalent over here had ch4 had the balls to go through with it. A little over 24hrs of enforced mourning in people are getting tetchy with this "thou shall not smile" insanity.