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Strike Force Five
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There’s a lo-fi charm to this freeform show from the anchors of the five biggest late-night chatshows in the US. It feels as if you’ve accidentally joined a video call between Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Myers and John Oliver – and their chats are full of intriguing insights into their friendship. But its main draw is the fact all proceeds are going to the striking staff of their TV shows. Highly worthwhile. Alexi Duggins
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