Colbert taking 'Report' to Iraq

Stephen Colbert will broadcast four episodes of The Colbert Report from Baghdad, Iraq next week.

The presenter will host the shows in front of 450 troops as part of what has been dubbed 'Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando', says The Hollywood Reporter.

The comedian revealed that he was inspired to take his programme to the country after he noticed a decline in related US news coverage.

"I don't want to forget that people are struggling through the things that I sometimes make jokes about," Colbert said.

He added: "The show is always about me, it's always about the character. What's different about this, it's really about them. If they laugh, I'll be completely satisfied."