Production Coordinator: Sarah Sharpe A BBC Studios Production, This special was recorded on Sunday 20th December. Voice Actors: Katie Norris and Luke Kempner Athena Kugblenu looks at Shamima Begums citizenship appeal, Alex Kealy walks us through crises in cryptocurrency and Ignacio Lopez is an England fan singing about the meaning of the World Cup. For the first time broadcast live, from the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Friday. Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin - Britain's shortest serving and least popular post war PM (he managed 8 months). Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin We will assume that you agree to this, but you can opt out if you wish. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Eleanor Morton, Rajiv Karia and Simon Alcock. Sound: David Thomas Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies The entire series is also available as a boxset on the BBC iPlayer for those who prefer. I love the News Quiz, but I now usually forget to listen. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin - Britain's shortest serving and least popular post war PM (he managed 8 months). The content of Matt Hancocks Covid diaries, the reason why Sir Keir Starmer may soon be out of a job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the King's preparations for his Christmas message.Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis McLeod, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.Written by Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Cody Dahler, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche and Edward Tew.Produced and created by Bill Dare.Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow, BBC Radio 4 has a new owner, Womans Hour has a new host, and David Beckham gets an unusual new role. 28 min . Hes determined to not let his disastrous defeat be the end of him. Producer: Richard Morris This Morning, Saturday Swings, Des and Mel, Strictly Come Dancing, The Wedding House, The Alan Titchmarsh show and Celebrity Come Dine with Me. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews Producer Bill Dare Natalie Emma Sidi There's also time for a mountaineering news round-up and an appearance from a record-breaking French restaurant. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Executive Producer: Pete Strauss A BBC Studios Production, A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Max Davis, Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock and Celya AB. Sound Designer Rich Evans Join The Now Show team with their unique take on the week's events. Producer: Adnan Ahmed This week decorating, vaccinating and electioneering are subject to scrutiny by our teams. Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Natalie Emma Sidi Christine Tobin Ingrid Oliver Producer: Richard Morris The content of Matt Hancocks Covid diaries, the reason why Sir Keir Starmer may soon be out of a job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the King's preparations for his Christmas message. Its good, bad, ugly - and very very funny. This week the panel mull over prison sentences for going on holiday, not being allowed to go on holiday in the first place and euphemistic food names. Voice Actors: Chiara Goldsmith and Luke Kempner Language: English Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/programmes/genres/comedy/satire Episodes The Now Show - 25th November 12/23/2022 More Producer: Adnan Ahmed Joined by a panel of Ayesha Hazarika, Paul Sinha, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Simon Evans, Andy looks back over the events of 20th May 2020 with Sue Gray-like focus. This is a history podcast. Producer Bill Dare Producers: Sam Michell and Gwyn Rhys Davies By the time I think to look on BBC Sounds the show is no longer topical. Voice Actors: Emily Lloyd-Saini and Kieran Hodgson Similar to Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 View Player FM in. Producer: Pete Strauss The national radio stations BBC Radio 4 hosts a unique panel game podcast with a roaring audience. Production Coordinator: Sarah Sharpe A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltzman is the new host of the News Quiz, chewing over a week of headlines with a panel of comics and journalists. This week, Henry meets a local nemesis as he tries to make some home and garden improvements so Christine steps in with a plan. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Madeleine Brettingham, Max Davis and Alice Fraser. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Stories range from red to green via amber in terms of national importance. This week a certain select committee hearing and the inaugural FALSE or VERY FALSE round. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! Producer: Adnan Ahmed Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman This week Andy is joined by Nish Kumar, Rachel Fairburn, Neil Delamere and Isabel Hardman. Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines with guests Andrew Maxwell, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Alex Massie and Ria Lina. Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin Producer: Bill Dare our top stories: torrential rain continues in california where storms have now killed 17 people. While Scott begins by traditionally interviewing the celebrities, the open-door policy means an assortment of eccentric oddballs can pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. Engineer and Editor: David Thomas Production Coordinator: Cherlynn Andrew-Wilfred It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Items on this week's agenda include foreign holidays and sheep. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltman presents a look back at the week's headlines with panellists Andrew Maxwell, Athena Kugblenu, Anne McElvoy and Chris McCausland. Science sleuths Dr Adam Rutherford and Dr Hannah Fry investigate everyday mysteries sent by listeners. Athena Kugblenu looks at Shamima Begums citizenship appeal, Alex Kealy walks us through crises in cryptocurrency and Ignacio Lopez is an England fan singing about the meaning of the World Cup. This week Zoe Lyons is in the woods, Ivo Graham is at your leisure and Huge Davies is rooted to the sofa. Producer: Richard Morris Lucy Porter, Angela Barnes, Alun Cochrane and Matt Forde join host Andy Zaltzman to chew over the week's news. Find out what all this can be about on all new Dead Ringers.Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew.Produced and created by Bill DareProduction Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow, 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Henry hopes that an invitation to make a speech will be the passport he needs to a regular slot on the international lecture circuit. The supply chain of human folly is functioning better than ever. One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' A BBC Studios Production, Topical satire from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. Insight, wit and analysis as BBC correspondents, journalists and writers take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin. This week, the gang return to their old stomping ground on a mission to find their fortune. The latest episode is available on BBC Sounds right now. A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Geoff Norcott, Anand Menon, Felicity Ward and Eleanor Tiernan for a look back at the week's headlines Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Ed Amsden and Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, James Bugg, Simon Alcock and others. Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. The show was written by Steve Punt and the cast with additional material from Simon Alcock, Alfie Packham, Vicky Richards and Jade Gebbie. Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. A BBC Studios Production, A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Felicity Ward, Anand Menon, Jessica Fostekew and Simon Evans. Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews Each episode counts with a guest or a panel of guests, and . Last in the series. Sound: David Thomas Producer: Richard Morris new climate data suggests 2022 was the fifth hottest year on record, with europe and the polar regions hardest hit by global warming. A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical sketches and chat, we don't have an audience but we do have stand-ups Rosie Jones and Andy Zaltzman (who will probably sit down for this one) and Gemma Arrowsmith. Miserable. A BBC Studios Production, Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore (standing in for Steve Punt) present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 is one of the most humorous podcasts all around the UK. Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics. Miles Jupp Production Co-Ordinator: Caroline Barlow Producer: Adnan Ahmed Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter The show was written by the cast with additional material from Aidan Fitzmaurice, Zoe Tomalin, Rachel E. Thorn and Cameron Loxdale. BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! This week Andy is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Felicity Ward, Daliso Chaponda and Eleanor Tiernan. Producer: Richard Morris Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin This is a BBC Studios production. Instead Henry's going to get back to the top - he's just not sure how and in what field. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production. Producer: Bill Dare Similar to Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. The writing squad for the series: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Tom Coles & Ed Amsden, Jeffrey Aidoo, Simon Alcock, James Bugg, Nastassia Dhanraj , Athena Kugblenu, Sophie Dickson, Becca Bain, Duncan Wisbey, Rajiv Karia, Vivienne Riddoch & Jane Mccutcheon , Edward Tew. Try a subscription to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!+. Also, there are vampires. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. They're joined by Colin Hoult, Laura Lexx and Jordan Gray. Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Angela Barnes, Ian Smith, Desiree Burch and Geoff Norcott to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the reaction at home and abroad. 4 course sumptuous Burns dinner Scottish bagpiper reception and to address the haggis several times throughout the night Bar and heated Terrace available for pre or post-show drinks! Production Coordinator: Katie Baum Producer Simon Nicholls Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Such calamities are the life blood of satirists. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson.Lauren Pattison takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey, Alfie Brown declares why "I Love Keir Starmer" and Jess Robinson sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.The show was written by the cast with additional material from Sarah Campbell, Mike Shephard, Alex Garrick-Wright and Cameron LoxdaleVoice actors: Luke Kempner and Stevie MartinSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProducer: Sasha BobakProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt is joined by Gemma Arrowsmith (standing in for Hugh Dennis) to present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Sound design: Marc Willcox. The writing squad for the series: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, James Bugg, Jeffrey Aidoo, Alex Hardy, and Lewis Cook. Sound Chris McLean Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow This week Henry's protection officer, Jones takes him on an ill-advised survival weekend in "the jungle". Joining them from a safe distance is Ria Lina and Alun Cochrane with music supplied by Rachel Parris . A BBC Studios Production, Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines with Simon Evans, Helen Lewis, Elis James and Ria Lina. In this first episode of the series, Henry is looking to repair his tattered reputation by getting a publishing deal for his memoirs to set the record straight on his premiership. Presented by Kate Adie and Pascale Harter. A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? Listen Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 here, The Daily Show With Trevor Noah: Ears Edition, Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Topical satire from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. Sarah Millican is in charge of the VIP tent, Australian stand-up Rhys Nicholson is Jayde's designated driver, Glyn Fussell is the celebrity booker and Kathy Burke watches from her sofa. Producer: Sasha Bobak Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis McLeod, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai. BBC Studios Production. "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. Production Co-Ordinator: Caroline Barlow In an attempt to distract from the globe's currently lower than average performance, this week's programme features some "future news". Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Benjamin Partridge, Ray Badran and Tasha Dhanraj A BBC Studios Production, This week Andy's guests are Nish Kumar, Felicity Ward, Lucy Porter and Gavin Webster. A BBC Studios Production, If you dont know what a Kanye West is, then Joan Bakewell will explain all, and Her Majesty the Queen tells us why shes helping out the FBI. The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew. BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! Sajid Javid makes his first appearance as Health Minister, Liz Truss has a message for Harry Kane and the real secret of Andy Murrays success is revealed. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Simon Alcock, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Mike Shephard. Production Co-Ordinator: Caroline Barlow Hes determined to not let his disastrous defeat be the end of him. Producer: Richard Morris Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Momeni. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Miserable. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow DUH Is Apple shunning BBC Sounds? I hate the chunky ones." Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. We join Henry soon after his crushing election loss. This week, drama follows Henry in the form of an actor trying to get under his skin. Written by the cast, with additional material from Catherine Brinkworth, Jon Hunter, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Simon Alcock A BBC Studios Production, A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman and guests Simon Evans, Jena Friedman, Mark Nelson and Zoe Lyons. Production Coordinator Caroline Barlow Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum BBC Sounds is also available in lots of other places. Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman In episode 1, Miles Jupp is our host as he takes us around his bespoke festival site to meet Val McDermid in the literary tent, Abandoman on the music stage and TMS' very own Alison Mitchell in the Cricket Tent (of course there's a cricket tent, it's Miles Jupp we're talking about). Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Andy Zaltzman and the News Quiz satirise the week's news from the UK and beyond. Subscribe to Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. This is a BBC Studios Production, Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. Producer Bill Dare Written by the cast, with additional material from Catherine Brinkworth, Gareth Gwynn, Alex Kealy and Simon Alcock. cardinal . Production Co-Ordinator: Carina Andrews Producer: Richard Morris A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being prime minister? Producer: Pete Strauss & Rajiv Karia A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. With, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. And if you can't get enough, try our new mid-week show, Everyone & Their Mom. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Andy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival. This website uses cookies for a better experience. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Listen now Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Producer: Richard Morris BBC Radio 4 has a new owner, Woman's Hour has a new host, and David Beckham gets an unusual new role. This week Andy is joined by Paul Sinha, Ayesha Hazarika, Geoff Norcott and Catherine Bohart. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4. Jones Justin Edwards Join host Scott Aukerman ("Comedy Bang! A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches NPR's weekly news quiz. Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Alex Hardy, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Gareth Ceredig, Athena Kugblenu, Kate Lipson and Sophie Dixon. With comedians Ellie Taylor, Kai Samra, and Dominic Frisby. Written by the cast, with additional material from Jenny Laville, Robin Morgan, Hannah Fairweather and Simon Alcock Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fount Show Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4, Ep Dead Ringers - 9th December - Jan 6, 2023. Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 Home Episodes The Now Show The News Quiz Dead Ringers Listen now The Now Show - 25th November Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via. Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material by Alice Fraser, Max Davis, Richard Stott and Rajiv Karia. This week the Government's battle with Microsoft Excel, Donald Trump's battle with Covid-19 and Arsenal FC's battle with a dinosaur. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock, Tasha Dhanraj and Jenan Younis. The Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production. Producer: Richard Morris and Gwyn Rhys Davies Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Simon Alcock, Madeleine Brettingham, Alice Fraser and Suchandrika Chakrabarti. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. Sir Kier Starmer makes his Dead Ringers debut. Find us on your voice device or smart speaker, on your connected TV, in your car, or at bbc.co.uk/sounds. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. In episode 2 it's Jo Brand's turn as chief curator as she brings together all her favourite festival ingredients for a celebration of poetry. Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman is joined by Mark Steel, Sindhu Vee, Daniel Finkelstein and Lucy Porter to discuss war in Ukraine and the international reaction. Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Producer: Richard Morris We join Henry soon after his crushing election loss. The show was written by the cast with additional material from Rebecca Bain, Laura Major, Nathan Cowley and Jade Gebbie. The panel look at Partygate and Johnson's precarious position in No.10, find out what the Levelling Up whitepaper can teach us about the birth of civilisation, and discover how little we know about trees. Instead Henry's going to get back to the top - he's just not sure how and in what field.. Engineer and Editor: David Thomas With Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. AlbertJoseph Marcell Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Max Davis, Rajiv Karia and Hannah Platt. If you havent already, you can download the BBC Sounds app to listen to the Friday Night Comedy podcast first. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Suchandrika Chakrabarti, Charlie Dinkin, Alice Fraser and Mike Shephard. Voice Actors: Kieran Hodgson and Nimisha Odedra. Production Co-ordinators: Katie Baum & Caroline Barlow A BBC Studios Production, As lock down eases the team look at important issues such as the possibility of next wave, the test and trace system, and how one of the most famous scenes in comedy would work in a Covid-secure environment. Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin - Britain's shortest serving and least popular post war PM (he managed 8 months). Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories. Natalie Emma Sidi Sign up free 0:00 0:00 Player FM - Podcast App Go offline with the Player FM app! This week Henry is reluctantly en route to a wedding while battling to stem some potentially damaging leaks from his former closest aide. Find out what all this can be about on all new Dead Ringers.Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson and Edward Tew.Produced and created by Bill DareProduction Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? The Producer is Gwyn Rhys Davies, and it is a BBC Studios Production. Producer: Richard Morris BBC Sounds you can find exclusive music mixes, live BBC radio and more podcasts like this one. Producer: Adnan Ahmed Hosted on Acast. Sarah Keyworth looks at breakups during lockdown, Darren Harriott sees an FA chairman cross the line; and Beardyman channels 2020 Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Ruth Bratt. Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai. Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Sarah Campbell, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Cody Dahler, Jane Mccutcheon, Vivienne Riddoch, Gareth Cederic, Jeffrey Aidoo, Charlie Dinkin, Paige Wilson, Zoe Brown, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Cassie smith Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. A BBC Studios Production, Expect a summer festival with a difference as some of the nation's favourite comics turn curators and host a virtual festival featuring their favourite performers from the worlds of comedy, literature and spoken word. Voice Actors: Jason Forbes and Karen Bartke Review our. Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. A BBC Studios Production. The content of Matt Hancocks Covid diaries, the reason why Sir Keir Starmer may soon be out of a job, and a behind-the-scenes look at the King's preparations for his Christmas message.Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis McLeod, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey, Naomi McDonald and Anil Desai.Written by Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Sarah Campbell, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, James Bugg, Cody Dahler, Toussaint Douglass, Robert Darke, Sophie Dickson, Katie Sayer, Peter Tellouche and Edward Tew.Produced and created by Bill Dare.Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow, BBC Radio 4 has a new owner, Womans Hour has a new host, and David Beckham gets an unusual new role. She's joined by performance poets Nafeesa Hamid and Hollie McNish as well as the impressionist Lewis MacLeod and the comedy poet, John Hegley. Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Editor/Engineer: David Thomas BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches and they're back in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a remote audience. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Starring: Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Duncan Wisbey and Debra Stephenson. One day you're the most powerful person in the country, the next you're irrelevant, forced into retirement 30 years ahead of schedule and find yourself asking 'What do I do now?' Producer: Hayley Sterling Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies It's an experience that brings both reflection and perspective as well as some profound realisations about the war. Producer: Richard Morris Sound Editor: Marc Willcox I hate the chunky ones." Read about our approach to external linking. Voice Actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Luke Kempner Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Sound Editing: Marc Willcox Jones Justin Edwards Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Fergus Craig. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. A BBC Studios Production, Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights. Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies Recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre, this week Andy Zaltzman was joined by Mark Steel, Athena Kugblenu, Hugo Rifkind and Jackie Weaver to look at NHS backlogs, the end of all COVID restrictions in England, a minor reshuffle and a major scientific breakthrough. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 4 Comedy 4.4 1.8K Ratings; Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. with Mark Steel. Producer: Rajiv Karia Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham This week, while standing in as host at a talk radio station, Henry meets Scott Machin who might just have the answers to all his problems. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production. Instead Henry's going to get back to the top - he's just not sure how and in what field.. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter In episode 3 it's Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda's turn as host as he wanders round his own fantasy Festival of Protest. I hate the chunky ones." What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Written by Production Coordinator: Sarah Sharpe This week's episode features the vaccine latest, a quick state of the union update and a News Quiz debut for the Scapegoater Vx57, the Machine of Ultimate Blame. 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