Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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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 subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.

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Current-ish Ep1. Burnham, Bellingham, and the spirit of Margaret Thatcher

Jul 31st, 2026 6:00 PM

Lucy Porter is joined by John Tothill, Kyrah Gray and Amy Annette to talk all things current-ish events. Should politicians wear ties? Should children learn to read? And should we all now identify as Spanish?Hosted by Lucy PorterWritten by Lucy Porter, Ruth Husko and Katie Sayer, with additional material by Mike ShephardProducer - Katie Sayer Assistant producer - Lorna Reader Executive producer - Victoria Lloyd A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4

Dead Ringers Ep6. England out, Starmer out, School's out.

Jul 24th, 2026 6:00 PM

The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. This week: England are out of the World Cup, Starmer is out of office, and Katherine Jenkins has a potty mouth.Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey and Jess Robinson.Produced by: Jon Holmes Executive Producer:James Robinson Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Dead Ringers Ep5. The President’s For Overturning

Jul 17th, 2026 6:00 PM

The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. This week: Trump turns tricks, Tuchel talks tactics, and Count Binface is unmasked.Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson.Produced by: Jon Holmes Executive Producer:James Robinson Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Dead Ringers Ep4. Much Ado About North-ing

Jul 10th, 2026 6:00 PM

Like Andy Burnham’s No.10, Dead Ringers is in the North, at the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in Sheffield. This week: Chris Mason is giddy, Zia Yusuf is everywhere, and The Rest is Politics has gone mad for it. Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey and Kieran Hodgson. Produced by Jon Holmes Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

Dead Ringers: Ep3. Heat, Hydration, and Harry Kane

Jul 3rd, 2026 6:00 PM

The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news. This week: Keir is ex-Prime Minister, Rob is ex-army, and Liz Truss is ex-cited. Oh and it’s ruddy HOT.Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey and Jess Robinson.Produced by Jon Holmes Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes MazzuA BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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