Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The Naked Week: Ep1. Lobbying, art, soup, and farms
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Dec 6, 2024 Dive into a comedic exploration of political absurdities, from whimsical farm plans to the gritty realities of lobbying. Enjoy satirical takes on the intricacies of UK lawmakers and the gambling industry, alongside critiques of art protests and climate summits. The humor continues with absurd comparisons of liquids to cats, and heartfelt tales of unexpected family revelations from DNA testing. It's a laughter-filled commentary on how the news is packaged and presented!
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Naked Week's Farm
- The Naked Week bought a square foot of farmland in Scotland to explore tax avoidance in agriculture.
- They plan to create a "bot farm" due to the impracticality of traditional farming on such a small plot.
Robo Clarkson
- The show satirizes Jeremy Clarkson's opinions by introducing a robotic version, "Robo Clarkson".
- Robo Clarkson criticizes the taste of foreign chicken.
Failed Predictions
- The podcast highlights inaccurate predictions about the US election by political commentators like Rory Stewart.
- It mocks their confidence in Kamala Harris' victory.