Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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4.3 (63)
COMEDY
EVERY TWO WEEKS

Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, The Naked Week, Catherine Bohart: TL;DR and Dead Ringers.

5 DAYS AGO

Dead Ringers: Ep4. Revolting Farmers

Jeremy Clarkson and Nigel Farage weigh in on the new land tax, Rachel Reeves defends her CV and Donald Trump talks turkey. This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Katia Kvinge. The episode was written by: Nev Fountain and Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickson, Angela Channell, Christina Riggs and Joe Topping. Executive Producer: Richard Morris Produced and created by Bill Dare Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

29 min
22 NOV

Dead Ringers: Ep 3. New World Disorder

Donald Trump makes some surprising new additions to his team, there’s an unexpected guest at COP29, Nigel Farage accepts that climate change is real, and Justin Welby explains the real reason for his resignation. This week's impressionists are Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Jason Forbes The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Joe Topping, Christina Riggs, Pravanya Pillay with additional material by Lizzy Mansfield and Vicky Richards. Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Produced and created by Bill Dare Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

29 min
15 NOV

Dead Ringers: Ep 2. America Went There

What really swung it for Donald Trump and how did Joe Biden really react to the result? Kemi Badenoch’s first decision as Tory leader, and Nigel Farage’s Trump victory podcast. This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Duncan Wisbey. The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden and Tom Coles, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Cody Dahler, Joe Topping, Peter Tellouche, Duncan Wisbey with additional material by Jennifer Walker and Vicky Richards. Song lyrics by Bill Dare and Duncan Wisbey Music by Duncan Wisbey Executive Producer: James Robinson Produced and created by Bill Dare Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow

29 min
8 NOV

Dead Ringers: Ep1. Budget Politicians

What was Rachel Reeves’ real inspiration for her budget? What advice is Kamala Harris giving to Joe Biden, and what exactly is a ‘working person’? JD Vance and Tim Walz make their first appearances on the show and Rishi Sunak probably his last. This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Jason Forbes. The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden and Tom Coles, Cody Dahler, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickson with additional material by Jennifer Walker. Sound design: Rich Evans Executive Producer: Richard Morris Produced and created by Bill Dare Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow

28 min
1 NOV

The News Quiz: Ep 8. Interference, Incentives and Interruptions

This week on The News Quiz, join guest host Ian Smith, along with Geoff Norcott, Amy Hoggart, Alasdair Beckett-King and Susie McCabe, as they break down accusations of Labour door-knocking across international lines, Musk's super PAC and Trump's Big Mac, and the wild adventures of King Charles in the South Pacific. Written by Ian Smith. With additional material by: Alex Kealy, Cameron Loxdale, Christina Riggs and Laura Davis. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production

29 min
25 OCT

The News Quiz: Ep 7. Inflation and Incinerators

This week on The News Quiz, the panel assess the fall in inflation, Wes Streeting's latest bright idea. Written by Lucy Porter, with additional material by: Mike Shephard, Tasha Dhanraj, Peter Tellouche and Alfie Packham. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production

29 min
18 OCT

The News Quiz: Ep 6. Cleverly Timed Exits

This week on The News Quiz the panel unpack Sue Gray's cabinet exit, the arrival of man (and possible Irish Law firm) Morgan McSweeney and James Cleverly pipped at the post. Written by Geoff Norcott With additional material by: Cody Dahler, James Farmer, Tom Mayhew and Christina Riggs. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production

29 min
11 OCT

The News Quiz: Ep 5. Peace & Peaks

Alasdair Beckett-King, Zoe Lyons, Scott Bennett, and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news. This week on The News Quiz the panel look for the solution to world peace, check in with the Conservative final four, and tackle Everest (not literally). Written by Andy Zaltzman With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Cody Dahler, Dee Allum, and Peter Tellouche Producer: Sam Holmes Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4 An Eco-Audio certified Production

28 min

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Loses relevance with delay

26/04/2023

gregword1

I love listening to the news quiz, now show, and dead ringers. They used to be out for the previous weeks news. Now we get the show from 24 March released and available onn22 April. It’s ridiculous and I can’t understand why this happens or what justification there is for it. Please put it back to the way it was before, where it’s current and relevant.
Just give us dead ringers

30/09/2017

Sydhhd

I love this podcast, but I wish that they did multiple podcasts, one for each comedy piece, or just did the podcast solely on dead ringers. The news quiz is all right, and not a bad show, but if you are going to have multiple different types of shows, just make multiple podcasts. Asides from that, I can’t complain. Just A Minute is quite funny, but the real weak link is definitely the Museum of Curiosities. This podcast is just boring, and, at its best, is an ear sore. Though I love some of the options, I really would be better if you either got rid of or just separated some of the more boring shows. Thanks!
Cannot wait for Friday's to come

18/12/2010

johanirae

Genuinely FUNNY podcasts are so hard to come by, and I downloaded one because Hugh Dennis rocks and this definitely didn't disappoint! I cannot stop laughing! The podcast it's like a british Jon Stewart, discussing on current british affairs with great humor and sarcasm. I cannot wait for every Friday to come so I can get a new episode