Series synopsis
Al Bernameg, also known as البرنامج is a news talk television series that premiered on MBC MASR on August 1, 2011. It ended on April 18, 2014. It was created by Bassem Youssef, Tarek ElKazzaz. It stars Bassem Youssef.
Al Bernameg is a popular Egyptian satirical program. The series is hosted by satirical comedian Bassem Youssef on the satellite channel CBC. The press has compared it to The Daily Show hosted by Jon Stewart, which was the inspiration for this show. Youssef visited The Daily Show as a guest in April 2013, while Stewart, on hiatus from his own hosting duties, returned the favor on El Bernameg in June 2013.
Premise
Al Bernameg is a popular Egyptian satirical program. The series is hosted by satirical comedian Bassem Youssef on the satellite channel CBC. The press has compared it to The Daily Show hosted by Jon Stewart, which was the inspiration for this show. Youssef visited The Daily Show as a guest in April 2013, while Stewart, on hiatus from his own hosting duties, returned the favor on El Bernameg in June 2013.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bassem Youssef as Himself - Host
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 142 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 102 | August 1, 2011 | July 14, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 29 | November 23, 2012 | June 7, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 11 | February 7, 2014 | April 18, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 1, 2011 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 2, 2011 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 3, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season Premiere Bassem Youssef returns to the show, this time on CBC and with a live audience. |
November 23, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bassem receives media backlash from his colleagues on CBC. |
November 30, 2012 |
| 3 |
Omar Tahir We revolutionized uppala-President and constitutional declaration. Interview with Omar Tahir |
December 7, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Season Premiere Parking space-flight program: a new astabat sure-Faris. |
February 7, 2014 |
| 2 |
Amr Salama Presidential almarshider-Sciences and tochka-AMR Salama-song single character |
February 14, 2014 |
| 3 |
Wonho Chung She nominated you myself-the egg and Roma-stand up comedy with wonho Chung-wonho Chung. |
February 21, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBC MASR |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2011 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2014 |
| Status | ended |