Comedy of the Week
BBC Radio 4Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 52 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Comedy | |||
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- A selection of mostly drivel as in Sunil Patel, ashley Storrie and Julian Clary. More Miss Than Hit
Frank Skinner, Alexei Sayle, Alfie Moore and Call Jonathan Pie stand out among the dross and its getting worse.
What ever happened to the great R4 comedy of yore like Our Brave Boys and No Commitments?
Apple Podcasts1Mac an tSionnaigh
United States25 days ago - Wrong show uploaded
I love Comedy of the week but occasionally the wrong show gets uploaded. This week we got a talk show called “Send in the Spotlight” which has been uploaded by mistake. Seems nobody is double checking that they uploaded the correct file!
I’ve noticed other BBC podcasts have the same issue!
Apple Podcasts4CPH resident, DK
Denmarka month ago - The Squid ???
Don’t think so.
Someone has cocked up this posting.
Apple Podcasts5TK 1138
United Kingdoma month ago - Brilliant
On so many levels this is unparalleled, clever, erudite and full of pathos.
My life has been truly enriched.
Apple Podcasts5Shawn GrinterUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Pure escape
I’ve listened to every past BBC comedy show and episode I’ve ever found. Comedy of the Week keeps me up to date with newer shows and newer comedians. There is something welcoming about BBC comedy that I find comforting and addictive in these strange times.
Apple Podcasts5JmmillettUnited States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #86 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Australia/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  France/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #60 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Belgium/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #113 |  South Africa/Comedy |
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Content is primarily focused on contemporary comedic performances, showcasing a variety of styles and themes, often emphasizing the humorous aspects of daily life and absurd scenarios. Listeners can expect a blend of stand-up, sketches, and narrative comedy, facilitated by well-known and emerging comedians from a variety of backgrounds. Episodes tackle numerous topics, including family dynamics, societal issues, personal anecdotes, and cultural commentary, providing a wide-ranging comedic experience that resonates with audiences looking for both laughter and relatable insights.
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Comedy of the Week launched 15 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Comedy of the Week include:
1. Amy Gledhill
2. Luke McQueen
3. Angela Barnes
4. Kiell Smith-Bynoe
5. Tom Rees
6. Marsha Martin
7. Louise Knorr
8. Cynthia Croppy
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