Special Guest Mark Steel joins me to discuss cultural and linguistic differences between the UK and France, plus accents in the UK and a little tour of some places in the UK that you don't know about. Also includes a discussion of swearing and rude language in Britain. What is the R word which you should never say in a specific part of the UK? Listen on to find out. Episode page https://wp.me/p4IuUx-s8I Sign up to LEP Premium on Acast+ and add the premium episodes to a podcast app on your phone. https://plus.acast.com/s/teacherluke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedians Andy Zaltzman, Mark Steel, and Alice Fraser discuss finding joy in small things, events and words of the year, 'mapologize' and 'music elatable', the UK government's handling of COVID, the tradition of applauding the opposition, and upcoming Bugle Live Tour and premium content.

Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Sindhu Vee, Daniel Finkelstein and Lucy Porter to discuss war in Ukraine and the international reaction. Last in the series.Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Cameron Loxdale, Jade Gebbie and Peter Tellouche. Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is James Robinson, and it is a BBC Studios Production.

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Ria Lina, Catherine Bohart and Camilla Long. This week the panel discuss President Zelensky's surprise visit to the UK, Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle and Liz Truss' political comeback.Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Zoë Tomalin, Rebecca Bain and Cameron Loxdale. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Becky Carewe-Jeffries Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production

Comedian and political commentator Mark Steel joins Andy to discuss the recent UK election, critiquing the Conservative Party's defeat and Labour's challenges. They humorously explore topics like immigration, integration, and political humor, while touching on sports retirements and political activism in sports. The conversation is filled with witty insights and reflections on the political landscape.

After 5-and-a-half series, 44 episodes and 714 days, The News Quiz welcomes a live studio audience once again.Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu, Hugo Rifkind and Jackie Weaver to look at NHS backlogs, the end of all COVID restrictions in England, a minor reshuffle and a major scientific breakthrough.Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Alex Kealy, Eleri Morgan and Rajiv Karia Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.

Angela Barnes welcomes Helen Lewis, Mark Steel, Desiree Burch and Kerry Godliman.

Neil Delamere, a sharp-witted comedian, joins Lucy Porter, a storytelling stand-up, Mark Steel, known for his political satire, and political journalist Marie Le Conte. They hilariously dissect Labour's recent struggles, touching on the budget deficit and the Grenfell inquiry. The panel critiques Britain's national pride and navigates controversial aspects of British history with humor. They also mix politics with pop culture, poking fun at environmental issues, concert ticket prices, and even the Venezuelan President's unusual holiday reshuffle.

Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.

Lucy Porter, Tom Ballard, Anushka Asthana, and Mark Steel join Andy Zaltzman to discuss the world's most obvious spy, the most awkward train ride, the UK's worst road, China's growing influence, the Midnight Train to Georgia, and the debate around changing Australia's constitution to include a First Nations voice to Parliament.