
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn't Read.
Latest episodes

Dec 15, 2023 • 29min
The Now Show - 17th November
Zoe Lyons talks about recent rare sightings, Pierre Novellie explores middle class crazes and Jess Robinson sings about 10 Downing Street. Discussion on cabinet reshuffle, accountability with Zoom meetings, surprising ventures of David Cameron and Nigel Farage, unusual sightings around the world, the trend of pet chicken boarding, sheep's legs and Larry the cat.

Dec 8, 2023 • 29min
The Now Show - 10th November
Alasdair Beckett-King mourns his political heroes, Desiree Burch deep dives into fast fashion, and Huge Davies gives a musical take on AI. Topics include the divisive political discourse, the absence of political heroes, the significance of Shakespeare's first folio, and the negative impacts of fast fashion. The speaker also discusses the potential impact of AI on various industries.

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.