Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
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<p>Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday.</p><p>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. </p><p>Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 18, 2026
The News Quiz: Ep 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes
Host Andy Zaltzman and comedians Mark Steel, Celya AB, Zoe Lyons, and Hugo Rifkind dissect the week's news with sharp wit and insightful commentary in this interview.
September 11, 2026
The News Quiz: Ep1. The Burnham bounce?
Host Andy Zaltzman and panelists Pierre Novellie, Alasdair Beckett-King, Coco Khan, and Kyrah Gray dissect current events and political humor in this interview episode.
September 4, 2026
The People Have Spoken Ep3. British Maple Syrup
Comedian Ian Smith interviews guests Cody Dahler and Ayoade Bamgboye as they humorously tackle global issues and absurd questions with audience participation.
343 total episodes available with 142 transcripts
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- What is Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4?
<p>Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday.</p><p>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. </p><p>Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and subscribe to make sure that you don’t miss an episode.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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