Innuendo with little subtlety was epitomised by Benny Hill, and the Nudge Nudge sketch by Monty Python openly mocks the absurdity of such innuendo. By the end of the 20th century more subtlety in sexual humour became fashionable, as in Not the Nine O'Clock News and Blackadder, while Bottom and Viz continued the smuttier trend. In contemporary British comedy Julian Clary is an example of a prolific user of innuendo. Satire Disrespect to members of the establishment and authority, typified by: Beyond the Fringe, stage revue (1960–1966). That Was the Week That Was (TW3), late night TV satire on BBC2 (1962–1966). Private Eye, satirical magazine (1961–). Not the Nine O'Clock News, satirical sketch show, notable for launching the careers of Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones, Pamela Stephenson and Mel Smith on BBC2 (1979–1982). Yes Minister, political sitcom on BBC2 (1980–1988). Spitting Image, TV puppet comedy lampooning the famous and powerful on ITV (1984–1996). Revived on Britbox, (2020-). Drop the Dead Donkey, Channel 4 sitcom recorded close to transmission that satirised the weekly events (1990–1998). Have I Got News for You, a satirical panel game originally on BBC2, now on BBC1 (1990–). The Day Today, Nineties TV satire (1994). Brass Eye, a controversial alternative prime-time show on Channel 4 (1997–2001). The Armando Iannucci Shows, satirical TV show on Channel 4 (2001). The Thick of It, satirical political sitcom (2005–2012). Mock the Week, a satirical current affairs panel game on BBC2. (2005–2022). Time Trumpet, Noughties TV satire (2006). The Last Leg, Channel 4 (2012–) Absurd The absurd and the surreal, typified by: The Goon Show, surreal radio show on the BBC Home Service (1951–1960). Bus Driver's Prayer Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, musical group playing songs inspired by the music of the 1920s and comic rock songs (1962–). The Magic Roundabout, a dub parody of a French children's cartoon that gained a cult following (1964–1971). Spike Milligan's Q, sketch show and direct inspiration for Monty Python on BBC2 (1969–1982). Monty Python, comedy troupe, originally noted for performing sketches without conclusions (1969–1983). I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, radio panel game with bizarre games, notably Mornington Crescent and One Song to the Tune of Another on BBC Radio 4 (1974–). The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, in radio, book, TV series and film form (1978–). Count Duckula, cartoon show on ITV (1988–1993). Red Dwarf, science fiction sitcom on BBC 2 and Dave (1988–1999,