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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4
Donald Trump
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
UK Politics
Rishi Sunak
BBC
Conservative Party
Brexit
Liz Truss
Artificial Intelligence
Nigel Farage
Climate Change
Politics
Budget
Elon Musk
Boris Johnson
Gaza
Rachel Reeves
NHS
Christmas

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 s... more

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Latest Episodes

The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. This week: Trump turns tricks, Tuchel talks tactics, and Count Binface is unmasked.

Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson.

Produced by: Jon Holmes Ex... more

Like Andy Burnham’s No.10, Dead Ringers is in the North, at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in Sheffield. This week: Chris Mason is giddy, Zia Yusuf is everywhere, and The Rest is Politics has gone mad for it. Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Dun... more

The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. This week: Keir is ex-Prime Minister, Rob is ex-army, and Liz Truss is ex-cited. Oh and it’s ruddy HOT.

Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey and Jess Rob... more

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

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Recent Guests

Rob Lorry
Ex-army character in intrigue-to-catch-a-king sketch
Fictional investigative podcast hosts
Episode: Dead Ringers: Ep2. Makerfield Maketh Man
Kemi Fadenhoff
Guest on PM segment, parodic portrayal
Episode: Dead Ringers: Ep1. Keir vs Kemi
Sajid Javid
Former Conservative Cabinet Minister
Conservative Party
Episode: The News Quiz Ep6. Brexpressionism
Katie Norris
Guest correspondent
The Naked Week (correspondent)
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep6. Swearing, Steeplechase, and Strikes.
Heather Allansdottir
Space law consultant
Independent
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep5. Jesus Christ Superstarmer, and Dark Satanic Mills
Cariad Lloyd
Naked Week correspondent
The Naked Week
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep4. Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: It's Donald Trump)
Simon Munday
Trumpeter performing closing tribute
The Naked Week
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep4. Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: It's Donald Trump)
Rosalie Minnitt
Correspondent on The Naked Week
The Naked Week
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep3. Shipping, Shopping, and Shagg...you know what, never mind.
Jimmy the Welch Viking
Professional historical reenactor invited to reenact 2003 Iraq War
The Naked Week
Episode: The Naked Week: Ep2. The Naked Week team party like it's the 2003 Iraq War.

Hosts

Andy Zaltzman
Host of The News Quiz; BBC Radio 4
Andrew Hunter Murray
Host of The Naked Week; BBC Radio 4

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 18.9k ratings
  • Love it!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Justagirl2012
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Child labor

    Good,all I need to say

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🤑🤑🤑🤑
    Australia4 months ago
  • Funny

    My Ten year old loves it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Goddard.
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • AHM kills it

    Helps to have a comedy legend in your corner. No matter how small he is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands4 months ago
  • The Naked Week is Awesome!

    The Naked Week is the best Friday Night Comedy programme of all time!

    It’s still silly that the episodes are delayed on Apple.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BC Dragon
    Canada4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners feel the show is too partisan or ideologically driven and criticize its framing.
Guests and hosts push bold political takes with sharp wit, often walking a fine line on libel and media law.
Format blends rapid-fire humor with investigative bits; highly engaging for politics fans.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#228
United States/Comedy
Spotify
#190
United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#48
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#13
United Kingdom/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#82
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#170
Australia/Top Podcasts

Talking Points

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The News Quiz Ep6. Brexpressionism
Q: Which is the news story and which is the children's book?
The discussion toggles between identifying real news items versus fake children's book titles, with the panel resolving some items as genuine children's books and others as news stories, often highlighting the absurdity of political topics when reframed as children's literature.
The News Quiz: Ep 1. Flags out, stamp duty. Stamped out, off duty.
Q: Who admitted underpaying stamp duty when buying a flat?
Angela Rayner.
The News Quiz: Ep 1. Flags out, stamp duty. Stamped out, off duty.
Q: What three things did Keir Starmer promise to deliver in phase two?
Delivery, delivery, delivery.
Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 6. Computer says no
Q: Can robots ever be a substitute for the magic of the human soul?
Some believe that relationships with AI can replace human interaction, as they offer a frictionless experience devoid of conflict and expectations.
Too Long; Didn't Read: Ep 6. Computer says no
Q: What are the positives to having things like AI companions?
AI companions can serve as effective tools, helping users overcome social anxieties and providing emotional support.

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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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2. Kemi Fadenhoff
3. Sajid Javid
4. Katie Norris
5. Heather Allansdottir
6. Cariad Lloyd
7. Simon Munday
8. Rosalie Minnitt

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