Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie, and Stuart Mitchell join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news from Aberdeen. They discuss Gordon Brown's vision for Aberdeen's Renaissance, Lee Anderson losing the Tory whip, and the difference between Mob Rule and Ja Rule.

The panel discusses a parliamentary debate turning into a conflict, Trump's bizarre encouragements, and Britannia 'nuking the waves'. Satirical takes on political chaos, failed missile test, Trump's gold shoes, oil company profits, declining church attendance, and Mars simulation recruitment.

This episode covers Labour's internal struggles, Trump's relationship with Putin, and the challenges of home ownership. The panelists add humor to discussions on Valentine's Day, NATO unity, and alternative career paths post-election. The podcast also delves into food delivery worker issues and creative housing solutions.

Andy Zaltzman quizzes the news with a panel in Belfast, joking about the Northern Ireland Assembly, Labour's environmental policy, and a scandal involving a helicopter. The episode covers political dynamics, Rishi Sunak's advice, Labour's £28 billion green project, and reporting on King Charles' health. It also explores dental care inequalities and new factions in the Conservative party.

The podcast humorously discusses power-sharing in politics, questions about backing up WhatsApp messages, and explores the evolving trends of fasting among the wealthy. It also touches on vaping controversies, socioeconomic impacts, and substance use trends in youth.

The podcast features discussions on BBC bias, Keir Starmer's stance, and readiness for war. The panel humorously explores metal bands vs. Tory leadership, defense tech names, and the intersection of military contributions with modern skills.

Comedians Lucy Porter and Robin Morgan, along with political commentators Tadiwa Mahlunge and Ayesha Hazarika, join host Andy Zaltzman for a hilarious discussion on broken New Year's resolutions, difficulties passing the Rowanda bill, bombing Red Sea pirates, a discovery of an ancient creature linked to Wales, Tatar Steel job cuts, controversies around speed limits, and the Welsh Labour leader. Featuring witty comments and jokes throughout, the panel provides entertaining insights into current news topics.

Confidential briefing notes, TV license scandals, post office drama, lack of accountability, outdated technology, perception of politicians, rivalry, media coverage, false accusations, potential benefits, reluctance of Tory prime minister, return of David Cameron and Liz Truss, speculation about train time.

The podcast discusses various interesting topics including Rishi Sunak's five-point plan, three-digit numbers and Zaha'u'i in the cabinet, current events and news stories, scandals, migration, Covid inquiry, personal life, gender roles, and pay inequality.

The hosts discuss the impressions of party leaders and their stance on the migrant crisis. They explore the unique voices and character portrayals of political figures. The challenges of making Jeremy Corbyn funny while addressing the risk of him dampening comedy are discussed. The different personas of Boris Johnson are explored through a humorous sketch. Duncan, a beleaguered geography supply teacher, and a member of the Tory party are discussed. The character of Rishi and the significance of content in the digital realm are explored.