Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 The Naked Week: Ep3. Trump, Traitors, and RIP Tim Davie
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Nov 21, 2025 
Join comedian Milo Edwards and investigative journalist Cat Neilan as they delve into the week's absurdities and serious issues. Milo shares hilarious fundraising stunts for the BBC, while Cat uncovers shocking labor abuses in UK franchises, including the Papa John's scandal. They humorously dissect Trump's latest antics and the BBC's editorial missteps. With a mix of satire and sharp commentary, the duo highlights the tension between news representation and comedy, all while keeping you laughing at the chaos of it all.
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Self-Reporting Can Amplify A Scandal
- The BBC's self-scrutiny over Panorama's edit backfired into a wider crisis about bias and impartiality.
- Andrew Hunter Murray highlights how internal apologies amplified the story more than the original error did.
Tim Davie Politely Declined An Invite
- The Naked Week emailed Tim Davie inviting him onto the show and actually received a polite decline.
- Tim Davie replied he would be listening and thanked the programme, which Andrew found surprisingly civil.
Three Words Can Rewrite Context
- Small edits in footage can radically change public perception of speech and intent.
- The show demonstrates this by moving phrases like "fight like hell" to create a different context for Trump.
