The BBC is to broadcast a brand new comedy chat show fronted by a computer-generated version of Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Two 12-minute episodes of Tonight wth Vladimir Putin will be broadcast on BBC Two back-to-back from 11pm on June 23. 

The guests will include Alastair Campbell, June Sarpong, Deborah Frances-White and Joe Swash.

According to Deadline the technology will allow the 3D digital cartoon of Putin to move around and interview the real guests in real time.

Vladimir Putin is written and performed by comedian Nathaniel Tapley. 

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