The Comedy Comeback: What's Driving Britain's Revival of Live TV Laughter The British comedy scene has long been a breeding ground for innovative and irreverent humor.
However, in recent years it had fallen on hard times. That is until the arrival of high profile shows like "Saturday Night Live U. K. " (SNL) and "Mock the Week," which have brought the genre back to life.
Traditionally, British broadcasters invested heavily in live comedy, but in the past decade, many abandoned this commitment.