Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The Now Show - 19th April
May 17, 2024
Guests Gemma Arrowsmith and Rory Bremner join the show to discuss the Beijing Half Marathon scandal and the law firm who accidentally divorced the wrong couple. The episode is filled with witty humor, political satire, and entertaining anecdotes about cheating in marathons and online dating.
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- Liz Truss opposed a cigarette ban for the young, linking freedom to nicotine addiction.
- Jury selection in Trump's trial exposed biases and challenges in finding impartial jurors.
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The Smoking and Vaping Bill Impact on Younger Generation
The Prime Minister's bill to ban selling cigarettes to those born after 1st January 2009 received mixed reactions. Notably, Liz Truss opposed the ban, equating freedom with nicotine addiction. Conversely, Rishi Sunak's handling of the bill faced setbacks when amendments were proposed to protect Afghan interpreters.
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