

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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Jun 7, 2024 • 27min
Dead Ringers - 10th May
A surprising guest appears at the Met Gala, and Rishi Sunak has an urgent message for Elon Musk.With writing from Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sarah Campbell, Sophie Dixon, Joe Topping, Lizzy Mansfield and Angela Channell. With additional material by Christopher Donovan.Exec: Pete Strauss
Sound Design: Rich Evans
Prod Co-Ordinator: Dan Marchini
Producer: Bill Dare

May 31, 2024 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 3rd May
The winners and losers in England's elections and the SNP Scottish leadership race, and what will Harry Kane do with his golden shoe?With writing from Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dixon, Cody Dahler, Joe Topping, and Alex Bertulis-Fernandes. With additional material by Katie Sayer and Christopher Donovan.Exec: Pete Strauss
Sound Design: Rich Evans
Prod Co-Ordinator: Dan Marchini
Producer: Bill Dare

May 24, 2024 • 28min
Dead Ringers - 26th April
The Rwanda bill passes through parliament so will Rishi call an election? Who is really behind the rumours about Angela Rayner? Will Rylan and Stacey Solomon manage to say anything sensible? All questions answered.The series writers include: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dixon, Sarah Campbell, Toussaint Douglass, Cody Dahler, Joe Topping, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Angela Channell, Lizzy Mansfield, Christina Riggs, Peter Tellouche, Rachel Thorne, and Sarah Dempster.Exec: James Robinson
Sound Design: Rich Evans
Prod Co-Ordinator: Dan Marchini
Producer: Bill Dare

May 17, 2024 • 35min
The Now Show - 19th April
Guests Gemma Arrowsmith and Rory Bremner join the show to discuss the Beijing Half Marathon scandal and the law firm who accidentally divorced the wrong couple. The episode is filled with witty humor, political satire, and entertaining anecdotes about cheating in marathons and online dating.

May 10, 2024 • 28min
The Now Show - 12th April
Gareth Gwynn delves into internet archives, Laura Lexx discusses Russ Cook's Africa run, Jon Long performs an original song, and voices from Daniel Barker and Gemma Arrowsmith are featured. The podcast covers political and technological scandals, reflections on past predictions and AI, science and climate change focus, eclipses and Olympic preparations, and mental health reflections.

May 3, 2024 • 28min
The Now Show - 5th April
Jon Holmes discusses animals in the news while Angela Barnes covers theft on a comedy show. Topics include April Fool's pranks, water shortages, a satirical bill targeting homeless people, quirky news stories, health reporting accuracy, Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace, and a humorous song on overcoming challenges.

Apr 26, 2024 • 28min
The Now Show - 29th March
Stand-up comedian Geoff Norcott discusses cynical advertising strategies, comedian Rachel Fairburn talks about the nation's obsession with conspiracy theories, and musician Rachel Parris performs an original song on this comedy podcast episode.

Apr 20, 2024 • 28min
The Now Show - 22nd March
Comedians discuss Laura Kenny's retirement, nation's health, and a singer-songwriter performs an original song. Topics include political satire, pothole problems, Dame Laura Kenny's legacy, generational health concerns, and humorous confessions.

Apr 20, 2024 • 28min
The Now Show - 15th March
Marcus Brigstocke discusses screen addiction while Ria Lina comments on the overlap between International Women's Day and the Oscars. The podcast also explores topics such as political uncertainty, phone bans in schools, social media addiction, happiness surveys, quirky national rankings, humor in feminism, and Hollywood choices.

Apr 5, 2024 • 28min
The News Quiz - 8th March
Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.


