2012 Television Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 22 Apr Veep TV Series Premiere: HBO premieres 'Veep', a political comedy created by Armando Iannucci and starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, marking a significant moment in television comedy.
- 06 Nov British MP Suspended from Party: Nadine Dorries, a British Conservative Party MP, was suspended from her party after becoming the first politician to appear in a reality TV series, potentially facing up to a month's suspension from Parliament.
- 28 Nov British Student Avoids US Copyright Extradition: Richard O'Dwyer, a British student, reached an agreement with US authorities to avoid extradition for copyright violations related to his TVShack website, which hosted links to pirated television shows.
- 09 Dec Death of Sir Patrick Moore: Renowned British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore passed away at 89, concluding a remarkable 55-year tenure as presenter of the iconic television show 'The Sky at Night'.
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