Comedy of the Week Best of The News Quiz 2025
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Jan 5, 2026 Dive into a comedic recap of a year filled with political absurdities. Jokes fly as the panel dissects Starmer’s NHS plans and mocks the chaos surrounding Trump’s antics. Expect laughs over Spain’s power outages and pensioner backlash against Labour cuts. Ponder the awkwardness of a hypothetical Starmer-Trump meet-up and enjoy quips about King Charles meeting Pope Leo XIV. A satirical rollercoaster wraps with reflections on 2025 and hints at what 2026 holds in store.
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Year Defined By Political Disillusion
- 2025 was a year marked by political disenchantment and rising existential anxieties about AI and global instability.
- Andy Zaltzman frames the year as chaotic and historically disorienting rather than simply bad or good.
Host’s Medical Misadventures
- Andy Zaltzman recounts his medical history including Parkinson's and multiple heart procedures.
- He uses darkly comic framing to illustrate personal vulnerability and NHS interactions.
Protest Party Popularity Without Policy
- Nigel Farage's Reform UK topping a poll reflected volatility and voter appetite for protest rather than clear policy alternatives.
- Panellists highlight Reform as sentiment-driven and charismatic but policy-light.