Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday.Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.
Episodes
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Dec 1, 2023 • 28min
The Now Show - 3rd November
Ken Cheng uses air fryers to vent his frustration with the housing market. Helen Bauer argues for affordable school uniforms. Rachel Parris gives a musical take on Halloween fears.
Nov 24, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 27th October
The panel discusses problematic protests, the looming general election, and BRITS IN SPACE! They play a game to distinguish real and fake headlines, talk about resignation, election possibilities, and Tory strategies. They also discuss a scandalous bishop resignation, plans for British astronauts, retirement and return to space, and announce winners along with humorous stories.
Nov 17, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 20th October
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with guests Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana, and Simon Evans. Topics include the language of war, crumbling infrastructure, massive rats, Joe Biden's speeches, drone deliveries, UK infrastructure report, and Rishisunak's election strategy.
Nov 10, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 13th October
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with Alex Massie, Simon Evans, Alice Fraser, and Rachel Parris. Topics include leadership in the Middle East, throwing glitter at politicians, Labour's plan to build new homes, personal life and gender roles, world record pumpkin, and distractions in sports.
Nov 3, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 6th October
Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to discuss the cancellation of the world's most delayed train, an awkward work event, and the most patient guide dog. They also talk about the mixed feelings on HS2 cancellation, a speech by an unelected Prime Minister, the Tory slogan, immigration rhetoric, and the algae problem in Lock-nays with humorous commentary.
Oct 27, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 29th September
Comedians and writers Andrew Doyle, Athena Kugblenu, Felicity Ward, and journalist Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to discuss ditching conventions, Sunak's laughter, the Lib Dem conference, controversial speeches, drilling in the North Sea, the future of HS2, court votes for the Liberal Democrats, and humorous artwork.
Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 22nd September
Ria Lina, Ayesha Hazarika, Chris McCausland, and Alasdair Beckett-King join Andy Zaltzman to discuss topics like Rishi rowing back on net zero, Wales slowing down, HS2 grinding to a halt, Starmer's European sojourn, the Prime Minister's fear of losing the next election, menopause, Madame Tussauds, Brexit negotiations, controversy in showbiz, and more.
Oct 13, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 15th September
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.
Oct 6, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 8th September
Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman to discuss the state of schools, the resilience of a reshuffle, and the rising cost of vet bills. They also touch on controversial practices of sewage companies, Gillian Keegan's hot mic moment, and the recent Labour Party shuffle.
Sep 29, 2023 • 30min
The Naked Week with Andrew Hunter Murray
Discussion on cabinet reshuffle, controversial campaign to jail everyone in Britain, Lawrence Fox libel case, GB News' two-year anniversary, bullet-catching magic trick, introducing 'Inside the Bubble, Pissing Out' podcast.
