
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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news with an armoury of impressive impressions. This week: Andy Andy Burnham Bright, Thomas Tuchel talks tactics, and Curious Cases considers a conundrum.
Starring Jon Culsh... more
The iconic impressions show returns to lampoon the week’s biggest headlines. This week World Cup fever, Government resignations and a Downing Street haunting keep the cast busy.
Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey and Jess... more
For the final episode of this series, we look at some of the stories that we’re leaving unresolved in our ‘News Quiz 2026 Summer Break Cliffhanger Special’. This includes the latest on the Peter Mandelson scandal and the back and forth between Trump,... more
Andy Zaltzman is joined by his panel of political satirists to unpack the critical essays of Tony Blair, the spending habits of Peter Murrell and the SNP, the sweltering heat, social media ban proposals for under 16's and young people in record level... more
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I absolutely love the naked week, dead ringers and the now show. Not much of a fan of the others but love it so much!
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My Ten year old loves it.
Helps to have a comedy legend in your corner. No matter how small he is.
The Naked Week is the best Friday Night Comedy programme of all time!
It’s still silly that the episodes are delayed on Apple.
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A sharp, fast-paced British topical comedy show that blends political satire, media critique, and current affairs with rotating correspondents and expert guests. Episodes mix quick-fire gags, mock debates, and investigative bits across politics, international relations, and culture, often featuring a rotating cast of satirical commentators, reporters, and performers. Notable strengths include strong lineage from BBC Radio 4's political satire rotation, a knack for turning complex headlines into punchy sketches, and a format that supports bold, risk-taking humor around contemporary issues.
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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 launched 19 years ago and published 260 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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