Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Catherine Bohart, a sought-after comedian, discusses big stories of the week with journalist James Ball and roving correspondent Sunil Patel. They cover topics such as the offside rule in football, the death of Yevgeny Pragosian, and Trump's legal situation. They also explore the consequences of Trump's actions and the cult of personality in the Republican Party. Lastly, they discuss the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop and the perception of Joe Biden's presidency.

Ria Lina leads a team of international comics to discuss news stories from around the world. Topics include climate change, religious involvement in policies, conflicting loyalties in the Women's World Cup, tourist faux pas, and humorous anecdotes.

Dom Joly Breaks the News is a satirical podcast where Dom Joly offers his mischievously surreal take on the week's headlines. Topics include a surprising call from President Macron, cleaning the seas and making money, humorous conversations with Alexa, Brighton Pride aftermath and Chinese zoo investigation, animals, refugees, and Taylor Swift tickets, and a discussion about location, Gwyneth Paltrow, and the mechanism of celebrity.