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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Give us what we want, or else! It’s how small children approach Halloween, and increasingly how everyone else approaches politics: with menace, ultimatums and threats. Comedian Matt Forde convenes a special Halloween Focus Group in front of a live theatre audience and asks: Is politics now just one long game of Trick-or-Treat? Joining him to make idle threats and scare the locals: The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman and Malawian-born stand-up Daliso Chaponda. Together they work out: who’s knocking, what they’re after, and whether it’s ever wise to hide behind the sofa and pretend you’re not in. Written and performed by Matt Forde Additional writing from Karl Minns, Katie Storey and Richard Garvin Producer: Richard Garvin Co Producer: Daisy Knight Broadcast Assistant: Eunice Oshiguwa Sound Design and Editing: David Thomas An Avalon production for BBC Radio 4.

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The Matt Forde Focus Group: The Politics of Trick-or-Treat (Halloween Special)

Give us what we want, or else! It’s how small children approach Halloween, and increasingly how everyone else approaches politics: with menace, ultimatums and threats. Comedian Matt Forde convenes a special Halloween Focus Group in front of a live theatre audience and asks: Is politics now just one long game of Trick-or-Treat? Joining him to make idle threats and scare the locals: The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman and Malawian-born stand-up Daliso Chaponda. Together they work out: who’s knocking, what they’re after, and whether it’s ever wise to hide behind the sofa and pretend you’re not in. Written and performed by Matt Forde Additional writing from Karl Minns, Katie Storey and Richard Garvin Producer: Richard Garvin Co Producer: Daisy Knight Broadcast Assistant: Eunice Oshiguwa Sound Design and Editing: David Thomas An Avalon production for BBC Radio 4.

06 נוב' 2026
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The News Quiz: Ep8. 'Everyday fixes'

For the final episode of the series the panel answer the big questions: Why is Jackdaw not just relevant to birdwatchers? Who is having to prove they're still alive? And which medieval sport is making a comeback? Your panel is Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah, Amy Annette and Ayesha Hazarika. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by Angela Channell, Eve Delaney, Adrian Gray, Ruth Husko and Jennifer Walker. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Jodie Charman Production Apprentice: Nancy Bird Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

30 אוק' 2026
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The News Quiz: Ep7. Team Calm vs Team Panic

How did Zelensky’s visit to Downing Street go? What exactly is Starlink? And which tiny creatures are making a comeback? The panel is Lucy Porter, Stephen Bush, John Tothill and Sara Barron. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by JoJo Maberley, Mike Shephard and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

23 אוק' 2026
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The News Quiz: Ep6. The Iron Dome

What's better - an Iron Dome or a Britannia Shield? Why should British parents refrain from sending their children on a French exchange this week? And how big can a pumpkin really be? The panel is Daliso Chaponda, Kyrah Gray, Coco Khan and Finlay Christie. With additional material by: Carywn Blaney, Adrian Gray and Cameron Loxdale Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu Sound Editor: Marc Willcox A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

16 אוק' 2026
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The News Quiz: Ep5. 'Manchester Sausage'

The episode begins with a news quiz hosted by Andy Zaltzman, featuring a comedic discussion about recent political developments involving Andy Burnham and the potential for a National Care Service, alongside an analysis of financial allegations surrounding Manchester City's ownership. The discussion continues through various news topics, including the legal verdict involving Manchester City, reports of suspicious activity near a UK RAF base, and scientific advancements regarding gene-edited bananas. The episode concludes with lighthearted segments on diesel prices, a viral shark in South Korea, and new idling fines in Wales.

09 אוק' 2026