Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The News Quiz: Ep8. Titles, Jewels and "Chocolate" Bars
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Oct 31, 2025 Join Alasdair Beckett-King, a witty stand-up comedian; Laura Lexx, known for her sharp observations; Ahir Shah, who mixes humor with insightful commentary; and political editor Ava Santina, as they tackle royal titles and crown jewels amidst hilarious banter. Topics include a satirical take on Boris Johnson's pandemic comments, the fallout from a by-election upset, and a quirky discussion about polar bears and chocolate. Their comedic insights make for a lively analysis of current events and political challenges.
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Prince Andrew And Public Ridicule
- Laura Lexx and Alasdair Beckett-King joked about Prince Andrew losing royal titles and called him a national embarrassment.
- They used dark humour and historical comparisons to discuss public reactions and royal accountability.
Historic King–Pope Meeting
- King Charles met Pope Francis in a historic interfaith meeting intended to show unity between Anglican and Catholic churches.
- The meeting was framed as a symbolic attempt to leverage joint moral authority for public influence.
Louvre Heist Gets Caper Treatment
- The guests discussed an audacious Louvre heist that stole Napoleonic jewels, praising its cinematic audacity while condemning likely destruction of the items.
- They compared the heist to classic caper films and noted public fascination despite the crimes' cultural loss.