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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What listeners will find here
A fast, pun-heavy News Quiz with Andy Burnham, Man City and a shark-fluencer
This episode of The News Quiz riffs on Andy Burnham, Manchester City and a shark-fluencer in a run of topical comedy. Alasdair Beckett-King, Susie McCabe, Danny Finkelstein and Sam Nicoresti join host and writer Andy Zaltzman for a brisk panel of wordplay and current-affairs satire.
A fast-moving News Quiz on Trump, Ed Davey and the 'snowflake' debate
This episode tackles a mix of political headlines, from a Trump remark about a 'natural businessperson' to Ed Davey wanting to revive something from the past and a challenge to the 'snowflake' label for young people. Rachel Fairburn, Desiree Burch, Robin Morgan and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman’s latest panel.
A satirical spin on AI panic, local drama, and Ed Sheeran’s support act problem
This episode of The News Quiz takes on A.I. fears, the forces of Piddington, and the mystery of who might still support Ed Sheeran on tour. Expect a fast-moving mix of topical comedy and absurd questions shaped by Andy Zaltzman and the writing team.
A panel tackles the week’s oddest headlines, from meeting mishaps to missing Renoirs
The News Quiz returns with Mark Steel, Celya AB, Zoe Lyons and Hugo Rifkind taking on the week’s biggest and strangest stories. Expect a fast-moving panel mix of politics, absurd news and sharp one-liners built around a few especially ridiculous headlines.
A fast-moving panel takes on Burnham, Downing Street and prison laundry plans
This episode digs into whether there’s already a “Burnham bounce,” the idea of renting No 10 Downing Street for £55 a night, and how laundry rooms are supposed to help prisons. Pierre Novellie, Alasdair Beckett-King, Coco Khan and Kyrah Gray make up the panel.
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