
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 261 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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This week we go triple lock picking with Andy Burnham, Sham contract making with Manchester City, and Canal Diving with a Shark-fluencer.
With Alasdair Beckett-King, Susie McCabe, Danny Finkelstein and Sam Nicoresti.
Written by Andy Zaltzman.
With... more
Who did Trump call a 'natural businessperson'? What does Ed Davey want to bring back? And why shouldn't we call young people snowflakes? It's all up for discussion on this week's News Quiz.
The panel is Rachel Fairburn, Desiree Burch, Robin Morgan a... more
Is A.I going to wipe out humanity by 2030? Will the forces of Piddington take the country hostage? Is there anyone left to support Ed Sheeran on tour? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more on this week's News Quiz!
Written by Andy ... more
Answering the big questions of the week are Mark Steel, Celya AB, Zoe Lyons and Hugo Rifkind. Who's allegedly not been listening properly during a work meeting? How did thieves manage to lose two Renoir paintings almost immediately? And which Harry d... more
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A sharp UK satirical roundup that blends political punditry, current affairs, and pop culture with rapid-fire banter. Recurring segments and sketches lampoon ministers, media, and public figures while riffing on stories from politics, sports, and the week's news cycle. The show stands out for its rotating panel tone, brisk pace, and a willingness to skew serious topics with cheeky humor, making it a good fit for listeners who enjoy witty takes on current events and culture with a UK-forward lens.
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