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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Dead Ringers - 22nd December

Jan 19, 2024
Guests include businesswoman Baroness Mone, classical singer Katherine Jenkins, and actor Ncuti Gatwa. Topics covered: Sunak and King Charles give end of year speeches, surprise guest on Naked Attraction, Doctor Who Christmas special, humorous retelling of biblical Christmas story, royal family comedy, Catherine Jenkins's Christmas album, new medication for hot flushes, and a Roman series advertisement.
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Quick takeaways

  • The podcast satirizes the achievements and lack of progress of the Tory party, highlighting issues like drugs, bullying, and assault.
  • The podcast features parodies of popular TV shows and public figures, injecting satirical commentary on their behavior and actions.

Deep dives

Reflections on the year and future aspirations

As the year comes to a close, the Prime Minister reflects on the achievements of the Tory party, despite only delivering on one of the five key pledges. The rise of disgraced ex-Tory MPs as independent members and the lack of progress on important issues like drugs, bullying, and assault are highlighted. Furthermore, a satirical take on other prominent figures, including Dr. Michael Mosley and Meghan Markle, is presented.

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