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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May 20, 2022 • 28min
The News Quiz - 22nd April
Series 108 of the topical quiz where Andy Zaltzman grabs the week’s headlines and hurls them at four of the nation’s best comedians and journalists. This week Andy is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Felicity Ward, Daliso Chaponda and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production
May 13, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show - 15th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
May 6, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show - 8th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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Apr 29, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show - 1st April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Apr 22, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show - 25th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Apr 15, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show – 18th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Apr 8, 2022 • 28min
The Now Show - 11th March
The Now Show returns with Steve and Hugh being joined by Stevie Martin and Kieran Hodgson, alongside stand-up from Ian Smith and Chloe Petts, and music from Huge Davies.
Mar 12, 2022 • 1min
Friday Night Comedy is now first on BBC Sounds
Looking for the latest episode? New episodes of Friday Night Comedy will now be available first on BBC Sounds for four weeks before other podcast apps.If you haven’t already, you can download the BBC Sounds app to listen to the Friday Night Comedy podcast first.BBC Sounds is also available in lots of other places. Find us on your voice device or smart speaker, on your connected TV, in your car, or at bbc.co.uk/sounds.The latest episode is available on BBC Sounds right now.BBC Sounds – you can find exclusive music mixes, live BBC radio and more podcasts like this one.
Mar 4, 2022 • 29min
News Quiz 4th March 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022 • 29min
News Quiz 25th February 2022
Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Angela Barnes, Ian Smith, Desiree Burch and Geoff Norcott to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the reaction at home and abroad. The team also look at the end of COVID restrictions in England, Johnson's questionnaire from the Met, and Trump's new social media venture.Hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman
Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Sean Stoakes and Cameron Loxdale.
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum
Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxThe Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production.
