Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The Naked Week: Ep5. A Budget, A Bombshell, and a Bedtime Story.
Dec 5, 2025
This week, Janet Ellis, the beloved Blue Peter presenter, shines as she humorously retells the budget in a children's book style. Alongside her, Kate Checker dissects the media's recycled takes on the budget, revealing the public's confusion over tax complexities. The duo also explores how AI misinformation influences political narratives and the unique monetization opportunities arising from post-war Ukraine. Expect laughs, satire, and a light-hearted approach to complex topics that'll keep you entertained!
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Budget As National Setback
- Andrew Hunter Murray frames the budget as a universally negative event that worsens people's finances.
- The show uses satire to highlight political blame-shifting and public disillusionment with government responses.
Gruffalo Parody Of The Budget
- Janet Ellis reads a parody called "The Gruffalo's Budget" adapting the children's story to lampoon Rachel Reeves's measures.
- The piece highlights perceived betrayals like freezing thresholds and taxing dividends through humour.
Fudged Answers Mock Political Evasion
- The show created a "Fudged Answer" segment to lampoon political equivocation and media soundbites.
- It uses audience-driven satire to expose evasive phrasing from public figures like Nigel Farage and Keir Starmer.