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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.
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Episodes
The News Quiz - 16th September 14.10.2022 27:55
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
Party's Over - 26th August 23.09.2022 27:58
What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies....
Party's Over - 19th August 23.09.2022 27:48
What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies....
Party's Over - 12th August 23.09.2022 27:46
What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies....
Party's Over - 5th August 02.09.2022 27:58
What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies....
Party's Over - 29th July 26.08.2022 27:29
What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' 'I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies....
Dead Ringers - 22nd July 19.08.2022 26:28
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 15th July 12.08.2022 26:20
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 8th July 05.08.2022 25:45
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 1st July 29.07.2022 25:44
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 24th June 22.07.2022 25:57
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 17th June 15.07.2022 27:52
Since the last series there’s been Sue Gray’s report, tractorgate, a war in Europe, 1970s-style inflation, Liz Truss has become foreign secretary and Michael Gove still exists. Such calamities are the life blood of satirists. The supply chain of human folly is functioning better than ever. Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson, and Duncan Wisbey. Written by Tom Jami...
The News Quiz - 10th June 08.07.2022 27:52
Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show.
The News Quiz - 3rd June 01.07.2022 27:41
Andy Zaltzman hurls the week's headlines at a panel of comedians and journalists.
The News Quiz - 27th May 24.06.2022 27:51
Andy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival.
The News Quiz - 20th May 17.06.2022 27:37
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 13th May 10.06.2022 27:16
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 6th May 03.06.2022 27:59
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 29th April 27.05.2022 27:57
Andy Zaltzman reflects on a week of headlines in the company of guests including Andy Hamilton and host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Breaking the News', Des Clarke. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production
The News Quiz - 22nd April 20.05.2022 27:37
Series 108 of the topical quiz where Andy Zaltzman grabs the week’s headlines and hurls them at four of the nation’s best comedians and journalists. This week Andy is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Felicity Ward, Daliso Chaponda and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production
The Now Show - 15th April 13.05.2022 27:55
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 8th April 06.05.2022 27:55
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 1st April 29.04.2022 27:46
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 25th March 22.04.2022 27:55
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show – 18th March 15.04.2022 27:55
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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