---
title: "The 11 O'Clock Show"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-11-o-clock-show-1998"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 12365
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 5
episodes_count: 142
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The 11 O'Clock Show (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-11-o-clock-show-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The 11 O'Clock Show is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Channel 4. Current status: Ended. Spans 5 seasons and 142 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A late-night British satire that lampoons the week’s news."

### Why Watch
- Sharp, news-driven sketches
- Spotlights early performances of future stars

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor tied to 1998-2000 UK news may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The series offers satirical news commentary and is aimed at adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, late-night, topical, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-11-o-clock-show-1998#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daisy Donovan**
- **Fred MacAulay**
- **Sacha Baron Cohen** as *Ali G*
- **Ricky Gervais** as *Self*
- **Tony Livesey** as *Self*
- **Dean Batchelor** as *Student #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the series broadcast?
It aired from 30 September 1998 until 8 December 2000.

### Q: Who were the main hosts?
Iain Lee and Daisy Donovan were the most notable presenters.

### Q: What type of comedy does the show feature?
It delivers satirical sketches and commentary on topical news items.

### Q: Which comedians began their careers on the show?
Ricky Gervais, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Charlie Brooker are credited with early exposure.

### Q: On which channel did it air?
It was broadcast on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The 11 O'Clock Show — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12365)
- [The 11 O'Clock Show (TV Series 1998) — The Movie Database (TMDB…](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12365-the-11-o-clock-show/episodes?credit_id=52581fa1760ee36aaa796402&person_id=4bc88f3f017a3c122d008618)
- [The 11 O'Clock Show (1998 - 2000)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/the-11-o-clock-show)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*