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.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 29min
What Are You Talking About?
Rhys James and his guests discuss topics like the impact of Rishi Sunak's tax increase on alcohol, gender stereotypes, the lack of recognition for women's football, and the unresolved issue of greater funding for schools. They also talk about Donald Trump's indictment, Rishi Sunak's stand against anti-car legislation, the methods and effectiveness of 'Just Stop Oil' protest, and the potential impact of technology and automation on jobs and industries.
Aug 25, 2023 • 29min
The Newsmakers with Rachel Parris
Rachel Parris hosts The Newsmakers with guests Rosie Holt, Sam Pamphilion, Michael Spicer, Bilal Zafar, and Nim Odedra. They discuss Nigel Farage's influence, conservative voter strategies, cinema ticket sales, NFTs, and orcas attacking boats.
Aug 18, 2023 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 21st July
Discussion on recent by-election results and Count Binface's campaign, interview with a member of the Liberal Democrats, speaker's personal story of bank account closure, and Jay Blades from 'The Repair Shop' restoring the UK coastline.
Aug 11, 2023 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 14th July
The penultimate episode of the current series.
Aug 4, 2023 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 7th July
What did Humza Yousaf and King Charles really say to each other when they met in Edinburgh? What is Sir Kier Starmer’s secret plan for after the election, and who first coined the word Aardvark? Answers to these questions and so much more.This episode was written by: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Edward Tew, Robert Darke, Joe Topping, Sophie Dickson, Sarah Campbell, Peter Tellouche, and Toussaint Douglass.Produced and created by Bill Dare
Production Co-ordinator: Dan Marchini
Jul 31, 2023 • 47sec
Introducing six Summer Specials
Hear brand-new satire on the Friday Night Comedy podcast from BBC Radio 4 with six Summer Specials. Including Rachel Parris, Dom Joly, Catherine Bohart, Rhys James, Ria Lina and Andrew Hunter Murray. If you're in the UK you can listen to latest episode first on BBC Sounds before anywhere else.
Jul 28, 2023 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 30th June
The series continues with this week's impressionists.
Jul 21, 2023 • 27min
Dead Ringers - 23rd June
featuring the voices of Jon Culshaw, Duncan Wisbey, Jess Robinson, Jason Forbes and Jan Ravens.
Jul 14, 2023 • 27min
Dead Ringers - 16th June
Dead Ringers is back for a brand new series! Featuring the voices of Jon Culshaw, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Jan Ravens.
Jul 7, 2023 • 28min
The News Quiz - 9th June
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
