Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman BBC Sounds you can find exclusive music mixes, live BBC radio and more podcasts like this one. Production co-ordinator Caroline Barlow Producer Bill Dare Christine Tobin Ingrid Oliver "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow 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. Joining them for the final episode of the series and all from a safe distance is Janine Harouni, Jamie MacDonald with music supplied by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner. A BBC Studios Production, What happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? NPR's weekly news quiz. The chair's script is written by Andy Zaltzman, with additional material by Alice Fraser, Heidi Regan, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Tasha Dhanraj. There's also time for a mountaineering news round-up and an appearance from a record-breaking French restaurant. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter The writers were Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Tom Coles and Ed Amsden, Simon Alcock, Jeffrey Aidoo, Sophie Dickson and Duncan Wisbey. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Producer: Richard Morris There are worlds in which England attempts to break free from the yoke of Scottish rule, the most serious pandemic is Man Flu, Love Island is an important world power, Ronnie Corbett is worshipped as a god and TV series Succession is also wildly popular - but not as you would know it. This week, they get their teeth into the Tory party conference, the scrapping of the Universal credit uplift in the week it was announced fuel prices could go up by 30%, Facebook's 6hr lost weekend and the Nobel Prizes. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 episodes: 01.13.2023 Dead Ringers - 16th December The content of Matt Hancock's 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. Production co-ordinator: Gwyn Davies In an attempt to distract from the globe's currently lower than average performance, this week's programme features some "future news". Andy Zaltzman hurls the week's headlines at a panel of comedians and journalists. 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. 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. Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham Voice actors: Luke Kempner and Stevie Martin Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Voice actors: Jason Forbes and Roisin O'Mahony, Sound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProducer: Sasha BobakProduction Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls, See all episodes from Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Alice Fraser, Simon Alcock and Runi Talwar. 26 AUG 2022; Party's Over - 29th July Party's Over - 29th July. Producer: Bill Dare This week super leagues, super texts and a super example of someone being told to get out of a pub. This episode features Faye Treacy, Aaron Twitchen, Rob Halden and Alice Ruxandra Bell, with writing by Natasha Mwansa and Kemah Bob. A topical program is not one you can't listen to until a month later! Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Angela Barnes welcomes Helen Lewis, Andrew Maxwell, Sindhu Vee and Andy Zaltzman. A BBC Studios Production, This special was recorded on Sunday 20th December. 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. Written by the cast, with additional material from Catherine Brinkworth, Jon Hunter, Aidan Fitzmaurice and Simon Alcock Looking for the latest episode? They're joined by Cally Beaton, Emmanuel Sonubi and Christy Coysh. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Ruth Bratt. 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! They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu.Catherine Bohart wraps her head around the Elon Musk era at Twitter, Fin Taylor takes on the climate crisis, and Jazz Emu brings an original song thatll turn your art perspective upside-down.The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale.Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Daniel BarkerSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProducer: Rajiv KariaProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production, What The F*** Is Going On? In a change to the usual format, the show listens-in to how the great and good are spending Christmas. Editor/Engineer: David Thomas Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week. If you havent already, you can download the BBC Sounds app to listen to the Friday Night Comedy podcast first. With comedians Ellie Taylor, Kai Samra, and Dominic Frisby. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Joining them from a safe distance is Ria Lina and Alun Cochrane with music supplied by Rachel Parris . Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe Sound design: Marc Willcox Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. DUH Is Apple shunning BBC Sounds? Chairs script by Andy Zaltzman Additional Material from Alice Fraser, Benjamin Partridge, Ray Badran and Tasha Dhanraj Production Coordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sign up free 0:00 0:00 Hosted by Andy Zaltzman Hosted by Andy Zaltzman 01.06.2023 Jones Justin Edwards Voice Actors: George Fouracres and Karen Bartke A BBC Studios Production. 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. this is bbc news. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Mali Ann Rees. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. A BBC Studios Production, Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights. 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?' They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum A BBC Studios Production. Producer: Bill Dare Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman Angela Barnes welcomes Tom Allen, Sophie Duker, Lucy Porter and Hugo Rifkind. It was produced by Sam Michell for BBC Studios. 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. BBC Radio 4 - Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4, The Now Show - 18th November BBC Radio 4 Home Episodes The Now Show The News Quiz Dead Ringers Listen now The Now Show -. Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Producer: Richard Morris and Gwyn Rhys Davies Producer Bill Dare Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi and Justin Edwards. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show. The descriptions per episode are the original ones. Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum What happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? Ken Cheng talks about his experiences as a Chinese Briton plus music from Beardyman Published on Friday, 13th January 2023. Producer: Hayley Sterling Showstopping headline music is provided by Le Gateau Chocolat. Panellists lobby for points as they answer questions on the Greensill affair and the theft of a giant rabbit. Dead Ringers somehow manages to make fishing quotas funny. This week, the panel dissect the Queen's Speech, unpick the local election results, and enjoy a rare quickfire round. Joining them from a safe distance is Ria Lina taking on back-seat scientists, Josh Pugh pondering on dinosaur discoveries, and Beardyman playing us out with a jazzy ode to staying calm. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. The truth behind the summit between presidents Putin and Biden, the true value of Liz Trusss trade deals, and someone else whos been tricked by Martin Bashir finally comes forward. Produced by Richard Morris and Simon Nicholls This week Andy is joined by an international panel of comedians including regular guest Andrew Maxwell alongside Anuvab Pal from India, Olga Koch from Russia and Alice Fraser from Australia. They're joined by Alfie Brown, Lauren Pattison and Jess Robinson. 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. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Fergus Craig. Producer: Richard Morris A BBC Studios Production, Joining Andy this week are Helen Lewis, Olga Koch, Andrew Maxwell and US stand-up, Hari Kondabolu. The team also look at the end of COVID restrictions in England, Johnson's questionnaire from the Met, and Trump's new social media venture. A BBC Studios Production, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis give the week's news a shot in the arm in the form of sketches and guest contributions. Available Podcasts from Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4. Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Gemma Arrowsmith Written by:- Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, James Bugg, Simon Alcock, Sophie Dickson, and Athena Kugblenu. Sound design: Marc Willcox Sound: David Thomas Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum Jamie MacDonald shares his experience of Disability History Month, Lucy Porter examines our increasingly secular population and Ed MacArthur is a PR consultant, rebranding famous faces. Hosted and written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material by Alice Fraser, Max Davis, Richard Stott and Rajiv Karia. Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickinson, Rob Darke, Dan Audritt and Kat Butterfield, Cody Dahler, and Duncan Wisbey. They're joined by Alex Kealy, Athena Kugblenu and Ignacio Lopez. "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. Topical satire from Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis McLeod, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey. They're joined by Catherine Bohart, Fin Taylor and Jazz Emu.Catherine Bohart wraps her head around the Elon Musk era at Twitter, Fin Taylor takes on the climate crisis, and Jazz Emu brings an original song thatll turn your art perspective upside-down.The show was written by the cast and Hugh Dennis with additional material from Tasha Dhanraj, Katie Storey, Carl Carzana and Cameron Loxdale.Voice actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Daniel BarkerSound: David ThomasExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProducer: Rajiv KariaProduction Coordinator: Sarah NichollsA BBC Studios Production. Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies A 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. Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister. 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. Voice Actors: Kieran Hodgson and Nimisha Odedra. Editor/Engineer: David Thomas This week Andy is joined by Paul Sinha, Ayesha Hazarika, Geoff Norcott and Catherine Bohart. Features The News Quiz, The Now Show and Dead Ringers. Hes determined to not let his disastrous defeat be the end of him. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the Prime Minister. Producer: Pete Strauss Try a subscription to Wait Wait Don't Tell Me!+. Written by Andy Zaltzman with additional material from Max Davis, Charlie Dinkin, Alice Fraser, Robin Morgan and Mo Omar. 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! 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. Production Co-ordinator: Katie Baum She's joined by performance poets Nafeesa Hamid and Hollie McNish as well as the impressionist Lewis MacLeod and the comedy poet, John Hegley. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4. The chair's script is written by Andy Zaltzman, with additional material by Alice Fraser, Catherine Brinkworth, Rhiannon Shaw and Rajiv Karia. 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