• Reuters, Monday, July 14, 2008 9:15 AM

BBC television show "Little Britain" is bringing its satirical humor to HBO on Sept. 28, drawing on stars such as David Schwimmer and Rosie O'Donnell to lure U.S. audiences.

With its sketches featuring cross-dressing, an incoherent teenager and flamboyant gays, "Little Britain" has spawned video games, talking dolls and numerous catch phrases in the UK. "Little Britain" creators admit that will have to learn how far they can push their risky jokes and trademark mockery of the disabled, poor, gay and fat people.

The show is the latest comedy import to the U.S., following programs like NBC's "The Office," which started in England and have made a mark on American viewers.

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