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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Apr 30, 2021 • 28min
The News Quiz - Friday 30th April 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines with Simon Evans, Helen Lewis, Elis James and Ria Lina.This week decorating, vaccinating and electioneering are subject to scrutiny by our teams.Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Tasha Dhanraj and Tom Mayhew.Producer: Richard Morris and Gwyn Rhys Davies
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Apr 23, 2021 • 28min
The News Quiz - Friday 23rd April 2021
Andy Zaltman presents a look back at the week's headlines with panellists Andrew Maxwell, Athena Kugblenu, Anne McElvoy and Chris McCausland.This week super leagues, super texts and a super example of someone being told to get out of a pub.Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Mike Shephard, Rajiv Karia and Jenan Younis.Producer: Richard Morris
A BBC Studios Production
Apr 16, 2021 • 28min
The News Quiz - Friday 16th April 2021
Andy Zaltzman squares up to the week's headlines with panellists Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Daliso Chaponda and Lucy Porter.Panellists lobby for points as they answer questions on the Greensill affair and the theft of a giant rabbit.Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock, Tasha Dhanraj and Jenan Younis.Producer: Richard Morris
A BBC Studios Production
Apr 10, 2021 • 28min
The Now Show - 9th April ft Ria Lina, Alun Cochrane and Rachel Parris
This show was recorded on 8th April 2021Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!Joining them from a safe distance is Ria Lina and Alun Cochrane with music supplied by Rachel Parris .Voice Actors: Katie Norris and Luke KempnerProducer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Apr 2, 2021 • 28min
The Now Show - 2nd April ft Geoff Norcott, Laura Lexx and Huge Davies
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!Joining them from a safe distance is Geoff Norcott and Laura Lexx with music supplied by Huge Davies .Voice Actors: Emily Lloyd-Saini and Kieran HodgsonProducer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Mar 26, 2021 • 29min
The Now Show - 26th March ft Janine Harouni, Dane Baptiste and Rachel Parris
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!Joining them from a safe distance is Dane Baptiste and Janine Harouni with music supplied by Rachel Parris .Voice Actors: Chiara Goldsmith and Luke KempnerProducer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Mar 19, 2021 • 28min
The Now Show - 19th March ft Lucy Porter, Eshaan Akbar and Jess Robinson
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!Joining them from a safe distance is Lucy Porter fighting for our right to protest, Eshaan Akbar analysing our spending habits and a Beyonce inspired song by Jess Robinson and Felix Hagen.Voice Actors: Jason Forbes and Karen BartkeProducer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Mar 12, 2021 • 28min
The Now Show - 12th March ft Daliso Chaponda, Ellie Taylor and Huge Davies
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!Joining them from a safe distance is Ellie Taylor and Daliso Chaponda with music supplied by Huge Davies.Voice Actors: George Fouracres and Gemma ArrowsmithProducer: Pete Strauss
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Mar 5, 2021 • 28min
The Now Show - 5th March ft Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!This week Chris McCausland Musks up, Zoe Lyons takes a dip whilst Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner go Gaga...Voice Actors: George Fouracres and Karen BartkeProducer: Adnan Ahmed
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
Feb 26, 2021 • 30min
The Now Show - 26th February - ft Jess Fostekew, Beardyman and Ken Cheng...
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home!In the first show of the new series, they are joined by Jessica Fostekew who relays her time volunteering in a vaccination centre. Ken Cheng talks about his experiences as a Chinese Briton plus music from Beardyman...Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Gemma ArrowsmithProducer: Adnan Ahmed
Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews
Editor/Engineer: David ThomasBBC Studios Production
