Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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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Episode's summary

O episódio inicia com anúncios da Shopify e segue para o programa satírico 'The People Have Spoken!', onde se discute a política britânica, as eleições em Clacton e a gestão de Andy Burnham. A segunda parte traz uma conversa descontraída sobre temas cotidianos, abordando a decadência das ruas comerciais (high streets), histórias pessoais engraçadas e dicas inusitadas para enfrentar ondas de calor.

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Highlights

Nigel Farage bested the bin and has been predictably re-elected as MP for Clacton in a nail-biting competition to decide which of the 34 candidates has dealt with their divorce the worst.

00:04:38 · O apresentador faz uma piada satírica sobre o resultado da eleição parlamentar em Clacton.

Andy Burnham is the new Prime Minister. This week the PM set off on his listening tour, a name that implies every other PM was doing an unlistening finger in your ear saying la la la la la tour.

00:12:44 · O apresentador satiriza o início da gestão de Andy Burnham e sua estratégia de comunicação.

Uma coisa que ela está a fazer é a zhuzha-up Britain's High Streets, um lugar que mesmo W.H. Smith tem encontrado inhospitável.

00:15:03 · O apresentador utiliza uma analogia para discutir as dificuldades enfrentadas pelo comércio de rua no Reino Unido.

My husband said, oh, the man from Hillary's is coming to do the blinds, and I thought the man was called Hillary.

00:17:48 · Uma participante compartilha uma anedota engraçada sobre uma confusão linguística que teve com o nome de um prestador de serviços.

my dad is one of those people who says on a hot day what you should do is have a hot cup of tea because, and I quote, it cools you down.

00:26:44 · Uma convidada relata um conselho inusitado de seu pai sobre como sobreviver ao calor.

Episodes

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The People Have Spoken Ep1. Andy Cool'em Down'em

O episódio inicia com anúncios da Shopify e segue para o programa satírico 'The People Have Spoken!', onde se discute a política britânica, as eleições em Clacton e a gestão de Andy Burnham. A segunda parte traz uma conversa descontraída sobre temas cotidianos, abordando a decadência das ruas comerciais (high streets), histórias pessoais engraçadas e dicas inusitadas para enfrentar ondas de calor.

21 Aug 2026
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Current-ish Ep3. Exam results, early release, and the possible end of two marriages

In this episode of Currentish, host Lucy Porter and her comedy panel discuss recent UK exam results before moving on to news regarding migration at the Spanish-Moroccan border. The conversation also covers the UK prison capacity crisis and the ongoing drought affecting food supplies in England and Wales. The panel further explores potential food shortages and farmers diversifying their land, alongside lighter weekly headlines. Topics include a mysterious smell in Kent, a Ryanair incident involving a passenger, and personal anecdotes regarding heatwaves and bed bugs.

14 Aug 2026
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Current-ish Ep2. Heatwaves, hosepipe bans, and a very hairy pizza

Host Lucy Porter and her panel engage in lighthearted banter about personal identities, historical eras, and the concept of UK staycations. The discussion transitions into news topics including wildfires, droughts, and the impact of climate change on European travel, alongside satirical takes on British seaside towns. The episode also covers political controversies involving Zach Polanski and Kemi Badenock, Andy Burnham's policies on social care, and the rise of 'NEETs' in the UK. The segment concludes with discussions on the Commonwealth Games, international news snippets, and cultural debates regarding film adaptations.

07 Aug 2026
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Current-ish Ep1. Burnham, Bellingham, and the spirit of Margaret Thatcher

This episode of Currentish features a panel of comedians discussing recent UK political shifts, specifically focusing on Andy Burnham's arrival as Prime Minister and his approachable leadership style. The discussion also covers the new Labour cabinet and various global news snippets. The segment transitions into lighter topics, including reflections on the World Cup, news regarding Andrew Tate's arrest, and bizarre stories ranging from a Labrador in Scotland to a South Korean bank embezzlement scheme involving cartoon banknotes. The episode concludes with promotions for the Evil Animals and You're Dead to Me podcasts.

31 Jul 2026
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Dead Ringers Ep6. England out, Starmer out, School's out.

A collection of satirical sketches and comedic monologues featuring parodies of various public figures, including football interviews with Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel, political satires involving Andy Burnham and Michael Gove, and nature documentary spoofs. The episode also features radio parodies ranging from a futuristic documentary about Count Binface to a satirical Radio 2 banter session, alongside parody advertisements and a promotional snippet for the 'Evil Animals' podcast.

24 Jul 2026