Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The Naked Week: Ep4. Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition.
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Nov 28, 2025 Larry Budd, a sharp-witted correspondent known for his satirical takes, dives into immigration policies and their theatrical presentations. He humorously critiques the tendency for empty political promises across successive UK governments. The conversation shifts to the Epstein files, revealing intriguing revelations and reactions from notable figures like Trump. To top it off, Andrew and Larry play a cheeky game of 'Guess Who: Epstein Edition,' blending satire with news as they guess who might be in the infamous files.
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Announcements Often Mean Nothing
- Andrew Hunter Murray argues many high-profile UK policy announcements never materialise and erode public trust.
- Larry Budd lists numerous unfulfilled pledges to show the pattern of government-by-announcement.
Make Announcements More Theatrical
- Use theatrical presentation to make policy announcements clearer and more engaging, Andrew suggests using showbiz voices.
- Alan Dedicoat demonstrates how a stronger delivery can make announcements sound more impactful.
Defibrillator Coverage Fails Public Safety
- Kat Nealon reveals a crucial public-health gap: many defibrillators are unregistered, unmaintained, or inaccessible.
- The Naked Week's FOI research found councils often lack regular checks and 24/7 access, costing lives.
