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Strong Message Here

BBC Radio 4
Donald Trump
Political Language
Keir Starmer
Brexit
Boris Johnson
Deep State
Artificial Intelligence
Trump
Social Media
Elon Musk
Labour Party
Climate Change
Kemi Badenoch
Mark Zuckerberg
UK Politics
Andy Burnham
Transparency
United Kingdom
COVID Inquiry
Budget

Armando Iannucci hosts the programme that gives you a cast-iron guarantee to be laser-focused on decoding the baffling world of political language.

Each week he'll be joined by a guest to crack open the political phrasebook and attempt to demystify the doublespeak. Why does everything now have to be 'turbo-charged'? What's the difference between a 'pledge' and a 'mission'? Why has my local MP been... more

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Armando is joined by Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby to pore over the language surrounding the budget.

Can you pre-trail a 'surprise announcement'? What does good growth mean? And do people care about PuFins?

Elsewhere, we look at politicians... more

Armando is joined by comedian Chloe Petts to look at whether we're getting more stupid, and whether we get the politicians we deserve.

To get into the weeds of that, they are also joined by BBC's Social Media Investigations Correspondent, Marianna S... more

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Armando is joined by sketchwriter for the Times, Tom Peck, to look at the language of the schism on the British right

Following on from party conference season, we discuss the escalating war of words between Badenoch and Jenrick, as well as 'the wor... more

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Armando is joined by Stewart Lee to look at the newly rebranded 'Super Intelligence'.

To get into the linguistic weeds, they are also joined by founding member of The Nerve, Carole Cadwalladr.

The tech bros are coming up with new terminology all ov... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Peck
Parliamentary sketchwriter for The Times
The Times
Episode: Handcuffed to a Zombie (with Tom Peck)
Stewart Lee
Comedian and co-host
Self/Collaborator on show
Episode: Super Intelligence (with Stewart Lee and Carole Cadwalladr)
Carole Cadwalladr
Journalist and founder of The Nerve
The Nerve
Episode: Super Intelligence (with Stewart Lee and Carole Cadwalladr)
Pierre Novellie
Comedian guest
Comedian
Episode: Political Capital (with Pierre Novellie)
Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats (as depicted in the segment)
Liberal Democrats
Episode: We Care, We Fight! (with Stewart Lee)
Russell Kane
Comedian and host of Evil Genius
BBC Sounds / Evil Genius
Episode: I Wasn't Even Listening (with Natalie Haynes)
Ashley Storrie
Comedian
The People Have Spoken cast
Episode: Your Next Listen: The People Have Spoken
Harriet Kemsley
Comedian
The People Have Spoken cast
Episode: Your Next Listen: The People Have Spoken
Armando Iannucci
Former host and occasional guest appearing in the wrap
BBC
Episode: Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)

Host

Armando Iannucci
Host of Strong Message Here; renowned writer/director and satirist known for political comedy and linguistic analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 774 ratings
  • Can be very funny

    And interesting.

    But also can be rather smug.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MaryH1nge
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant

    Love the show, but the localized ads are unfortunately very grating and repetitive. Please make an ad-free version for BBC channel subscribers!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Aurora_2020
    Australia4 months ago
  • Guest quality varies

    Only guest worse than Michael Gove has been Munda Chawawa. Big contrast to Stewart Lee and Natalie Haynes!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Frankenstein35
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great when Stewart is on

    Fantastic episodes with Stewart. The rest are considerably weaker, and having a conversation with Michael Gove where he’s spoken to like he is a normal human being is nigh on unforgivable. Could we at least have some satire against demonstrably terrible people?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chocken Sindwach
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Very funny. Infectious laughter from Natalie Haynes, Stewart Lee always witty, and Helen is a joy

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    R bland
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests are frequently excellent, especially when paired with a smart co-host.
Thoughtful, sharp critique of political language with strong humor.
Content is witty and informative, though some listeners crave more consistent guest quality.

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#63
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#206
Australia/Comedy
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#32
Poland/Comedy
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#64
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#161
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#186
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Handcuffed to a Zombie (with Tom Peck)
Q: Does the electorate get affected by party conferences?
Peck says conference announcements can shape political coverage and public perception, but notes that policy promises may be repeated without scrutiny and can remain unimplemented.
Handcuffed to a Zombie (with Tom Peck)
Q: Why do party conferences exist, and what purpose do they serve?
Peck says they raise funds and generate publicity, while some parties use them to debate and vote on policy. They also create opportunities for politicians and journalists to meet and exchange information.
Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
Q: What are your thoughts on the reshuffling of political positions?
Armando Iannucci critiques the absurdity of politicians rapidly switching roles, likening it to a game of musical chairs where no expertise is taken into account.
Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
Q: What's it like to perform in such a troubled political climate?
Ria Lina discusses how the Edinburgh Festival feels like a bubble, allowing artists to escape current events, but acknowledges that serious news breaks through.
Delivering for Ordinary People (with Marina Hyde)
Q: Who is the best political deliverer at the moment?
Trump, as he feels completely outside the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strong Message Here

What is Strong Message Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Sharp, witty analysis of political language with a satirical edge. Regular hosts unpack doublespeak, deconstruct buzzwords, and spotlight the rhetoric behind political events, using guests from comedy, journalism, and commentary to tease apart what phrases really mean. The show stands out for its rotating co-hosts, high-caliber satirists, and a knack for turning linguistic tricks into accessible, entertaining takes on current affairs. Listeners who enjoy cutting commentary, media critique, and clever wordplay will likely find this consistently engaging and revealing.

The format blends humor with serious critique of how language shapes politics, often featuring provocative guests and rapid-fire banter. Noteworthy is the mix of veteran satir... more

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2. Stewart Lee
3. Carole Cadwalladr
4. Pierre Novellie
5. Ed Davey
6. Russell Kane
7. Ashley Storrie
8. Harriet Kemsley

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