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John Oliver on British Culture, Downton Abbey

John Oliver talks to the NewsHour about U.S. fascination with British culture.

Aired 07/14/2014 | Rating NR

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John Oliver on British Culture, Downton Abbey

Clip: 7/14/2014 | 1m 55s

John Oliver talks to the NewsHour about U.S. fascination with British culture.

"Last Week Tonight's" John Oliver, formerly of "The Daily Show," recently spoke to chief arts and culture correspondent Jeffrey Brown in New York about American fascination with British culture.

Aired 07/14/2014 | Rating NR

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