Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 101:00:19
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Sinopsis
Enjoy a satirical take on the week’s news with the cream of UK comedy talent. The News Quiz and The Now Show from BBC Radio 4.
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The News Quiz - 30th September
28/10/2022 Duración: 27minTopical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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Party's Over - 2nd September
30/09/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? 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?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin. This week, the gang return to their old stomping ground on a mission to find their fortune. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi and Justin Edwards. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound recordist and designer: Jerry Peal A BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 26th August
23/09/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? 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?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin This week, drama follows Henry in the form of an actor trying to get under his skin. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Fergus Craig. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound recordist and designer: Jerry Peal A BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 19th August
23/09/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being prime minister? 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?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin This week, Henry receives an unwanted family visit. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Ruth Bratt. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound recordist and designer: David Thomas A BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 12th August
23/09/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? 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?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin This week, a security breach leads to MI5 sending Henry a new personal protection officer. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and Mali Ann Rees. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound recordist and designer: David Thomas A BBC Studios Production
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Party's Over - 5th August
02/09/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the Prime Minister suddenly stops being Prime Minister? 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?' "I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones." Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin. Henry hopes that an invitation to make a speech will be the passport he needs to a regular slot on the international lecture circuit. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Mumeni. Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham. Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Production co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound recordist and designer: Chris Maclean A BBC Studios Production.
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Party's Over - 29th July
26/08/2022 Duración: 27minWhat happens when the prime minister suddenly stops being prime minister? 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?' 'I can't just disappear like Gordon Brown. They say he barely gets out of bed now. Just sits there doing word-searches and eating Kit Kat Chunkies. Miserable. I hate the chunky ones.' Former British Prime Minister Henry Tobin After some unsuccessful attempts last summer to get back to the top, Henry returns with some new ideas on how to delay his impending descent into national irrelevance. In this first episode of the new series, Henry and team travel to Birmingham for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games and immediately spy an opportunity for a comeback. Starring Miles Jupp, Ingrid Oliver, Emma Sidi, Justin Edwards and David Momeni. Recorded at The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham Written by Paul Doolan and Jon Hunter Producer: Richard Morris Pro
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Dead Ringers - 22nd July
19/08/2022 Duración: 27minTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 15th July
12/08/2022 Duración: 28minTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 8th July
05/08/2022 Duración: 28minTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 1st July
29/07/2022 Duración: 27minTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 24th June
22/07/2022 Duración: 28minTopical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
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Dead Ringers - 17th June
15/07/2022 Duración: 27minSince the last series there’s been Sue Gray’s report, tractorgate, a war in Europe, 1970s-style inflation, Liz Truss has become foreign secretary and Michael Gove still exists. Such calamities are the life blood of satirists. The supply chain of human folly is functioning better than ever. Performed by Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Debra Stephenson, and Duncan Wisbey. Written by Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth and others. Produced and created by Bill Dare. Production Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow Sound design: Rich Evans A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4
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The News Quiz - 10th June
08/07/2022 Duración: 27minAndy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show.
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The News Quiz - 3rd June
01/07/2022 Duración: 27minAndy Zaltzman hurls the week's headlines at a panel of comedians and journalists.