John Oliver: 'Last Week Tonight' viewers criticise Sky for Queen Elizabeth-related edits

The comedic current affairs show often speaks truth to power in a way 'straight' media seldom does - and viewers were quick to point out the broadcaster's edits in light of recent events

John Oliver at the 74th Primetime Emmys yesterday. Picture: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Newly-minted Emmy award winner for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, John Oliver, has often used the comedic premise of his 'Last Week Tonight' show to speak truth to power in America on a number of topics over the years, from the fear of living under former President Donald Trump, to workers' rights and civil-society struggles.

Sunday night's edition of the show, broadcast in America via pay-TV service HBO, saw Oliver turn his ire on the spectacle and, at times, absurdity of the public reaction to news of the passing of the UK's Queen Elizabeth II.