''The Late Edition'' is a British

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programme broadcast on

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. It takes the form of a weekly topical chat show in the vein of ''

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'', presented by comedian

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. Each episode typically features comical news commentary from Brigstocke, satirical interviews with fictional political figures played by

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, ' Andre Vincent investigates' and two "real" interviews. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, Brigstocke performed a special version of the show at the

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called ''The Early Edition'' with Andre Vincent.

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