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Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. 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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- 6 days ago28 min
The News Quiz: Ep8. 'Everyday fixes'
For the final episode of the series the panel answer the big questions: Why is Jackdaw not just relevant to birdwatchers? Who is having to prove they're still alive? And which medieval sport is making a comeback?Your panel is Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah, Amy Annette and Ayesha Hazarika.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by Angela Channell, Eve Delaney, Adrian Gray, Ruth Husko and Jennifer Walker.Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Production Apprentice: Nancy Bird Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- 1 weeks ago28 min
The News Quiz: Ep7. Team Calm vs Team Panic
How did Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street go? What exactly is Starlink? And which tiny creatures are making a comeback?The panel is Lucy Porter, Stephen Bush, John Tothill and Sara Barron.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by JoJo Maberley, Mike Shephard and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
The News Quiz: Ep6. The Iron Dome
What's better - an Iron Dome or a Britannia Shield? Why should British parents refrain from sending their children on a French exchange this week? And how big can a pumpkin really be?The panel is Daliso Chaponda, Kyrah Gray, Coco Khan and Finlay Christie.With additional material by: Carywn Blaney, Adrian Gray and Cameron Loxdale Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
The News Quiz: Ep5. 'Manchester Sausage'
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 additional material by James Farmer, Stephanie Kemp and Adrian Gray. Producer: James Robinson Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- Oct 2, 202628 min
The News Quiz: Ep4. 'Demonstrable lies'
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 and Cindy Yu.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by Matt Hulme, Christina Riggs and Henry Whaley. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- Sep 25, 202628 min
The News Quiz: Ep3. The Robots Are/Aren't Coming
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 Zaltzman.With additional material by: Adrian Gray, Angela Channell, Jade Gebbie and Lotte Allan Producer: Pete Strauss Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Wilcox
- Sep 18, 202628 min
The News Quiz: Ep 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes
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 definitely isn't getting his old job back? Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Catherine Brinkworth, Adrian Gray, Ruth Husko and Claire Rammelkamp Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Jerry Peal Recorded by David Thomas at The Glee Club in BirminghamA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
- Sep 11, 202628 min
The News Quiz: Ep1. The Burnham bounce?
Is it too soon for the "Burnham bounce"? Can you rent No 10 Downing Street for £55 a night? How are laundry rooms going to save prisons? It's all up for discussion this week. Your panel is Pierre Novellie, Alasdair Beckett-King, Coco Khan and Kyrah Gray.Written by Andy Zaltzman.With additional material by: Adrian Gray, Alice Etches, Pravanya Pillay and Mike Shephard Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc WillcoxA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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