
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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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This week we'll be looking at Trump's Board of Peace and asking whether Trump is bored of peace. We'll be working out how China managed to afford to get on the central London property ladder with their new mega-embassy, and hoping that a clever cow w... more
Andy’s returned from The Ashes and is back in the News Quiz chair. He’s come home to a selection of defections, some serious U-turning and 30,000 properties without water in his hometown of Tunbridge Wells. He was only away for one week! Helping Andy... more
Here's a chance for Friday Night Comedy listeners to hear another satirical comedy from BBC Radio 4, as Jon Holmes introduces the latest episode of his series The Skewer. The four-time Gold Comedy winner at the Radio Academy Awards returns as Jon Hol... more
With Andy away at The Ashes, guest host Ian Smith steps in to make sense of a dramatic news week. Topics include the US capturing Nicolás Maduro and threatening to invade Greenland, new driving rules for the over 70s and the problem with Grok AI. Hel... more
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I like most of the shows from Friday Night Comedy.
Would be good if the picture matched the episodes.
Always funny. It's a lighter take on the news of the day
I used to love Friday night comedy. It was a real loss when they stopped The Now Show. BBC lost its bottle. News Quiz is ok but the new shows are frankly rubbish. I’ve given up listening.
A clear one star. Dreadful.
Dead ringers is the best out of all of them, the others aren’t as funny, but now I have to subscribe…
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Content is centered around comedic interpretations of current affairs, featuring segments that critically and humorously analyze political events and news stories in the UK. Notable formats include engaging quizzes and lively discussions, blending satire with commentary to create entertainment while reflecting on societal dynamics. Unique aspects include the combination of various hosts who bring their distinct comedic styles and expertise, making the episodes diverse yet cohesive, appealing to those looking for both humor and insight on pressing topics.
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