BBC Radio Podcasts from Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
The Now Show - 22nd March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 15th March
Marcus Brigstocke and Ria Lina join Punt and Dennis for first episode of the final series.
The News Quiz - 8th March
Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 1st March
Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Stuart Mitchell join Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 23rd February
Andrew Doyle, Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter and Ria Lina join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 16th February
Zoe Lyons, Andrew Maxwell, Rachel Parris, and Danny Finkelstein join Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 9th February
Zoe Lyons, Neil Delamere, Diona Doherty, and Alex Kane join Andy Zaltzman from Belfast.
The News Quiz - 2nd February
Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 26th January
Lucy Porter, Geoff Norcott, Alasdair Beckett-King and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 19th January
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories
The News Quiz - 12th January
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories
The News Quiz - 5th January
A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2023.
Dead Ringers - 29th December
The Dead Ringers team look back at their most memorable impressions of party leaders.
Dead Ringers - 22nd December
Topical satire, featuring all the people you’d least like to have Christmas dinner with.
Dead Ringers - 15th December
Topical comedy as everyone's favourite impressions show returns... with a festive twist.
The Now Show - 8th December
Geoff Norcott joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for the week review in stand-up and sketch.
The Now Show - 1st December
Jessica Fostekew joins Punt and Dennis for the week in topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 24th November
Ria Lina and Fin Taylor join to help examine the week via stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 17th November
Zoe Lyons helps Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis examine the week via stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 10th November
Alasdair Beckett-King joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 3rd November
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Rachel Parris for a new series of the Now Show.
The News Quiz - 27th October
Ian Smith, Ria Lina, Hugo Rifkind, and Robin Morgan join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 20th October
Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Anushka Asthana, and Simon Evans join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 13th October
Alex Massie, Simon Evans, Alice Fraser, and Rachel Parris join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 6th October
Daliso Chaponda, Susie McCabe, Bethany Black, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 29th September
Andrew Doyle, Athena Kugblenu, Felicity Ward and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - 22nd September
Ayesha Hazarika, Ria Lina, Chris McCausland and Alasdair Beckett-King join Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 15th September
Lucy Porter, Tom Ballard, Anushka Asthana, and Mark Steel join Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 8th September
Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman.
The Naked Week with Andrew Hunter Murray
The Skewer's Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray send a new news-nude to your ears.
Catherine Bohart: TL;DR
No time for news? Catherine Bohart presents a topical show that goes beyond the headlines
The United Nations of News
Join Ria Lina and her fellow comics for an outsider's view on the news affecting you.
Dom Joly Breaks the News
A surreally mischievous take on the week's news stories by the inimitable Dom Joly.
What Are You Talking About?
New topical comedy pilot hosted by Mock the Week regular Rhys James.
The Newsmakers with Rachel Parris
Topical character comedy, hosted by Rachel Parris.
Dead Ringers - 21st July
The series finale featuring many talented voices.
Dead Ringers - 14th July
The penultimate episode of the current series.
Dead Ringers - 7th July
What did Humza Yousaf and King Charles really say to each other in Edinburgh?
Introducing six Summer Specials
Hear brand-new satire from BBC Radio 4 with six Summer Specials.
Dead Ringers - 30th June
The series continues with this week's impressionists.
Dead Ringers - 23rd June
The second episode of the new series.
Dead Ringers - 16th June
Dead Ringers is back for a brand new series!
The News Quiz - 9th June
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 2nd June
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 26th May
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 19th May
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 12th May
Topical quiz show, taking its questions and finding its laughs from the week's news.
The News Quiz - 5th May
Topical comedy quiz show, where Andy Zaltzman & a crack panel dive into this week's news.
The News Quiz - 28th April
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The Now Show - 21st April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 14th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 7th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Ready for a new series of The News Quiz?
Ready for a new series of The News Quiz?
The Now Show - 31st March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 24th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 17th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The News Quiz - 10th March
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 3rd March
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 24th February
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 17th February
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The News Quiz - 10th February
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 3rd February
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 27th January
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz – 20th January
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz – 13th January
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz – 6th January
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
News Quiz Best of 2022 – 30th December
A look back on some of the best bits of News Quizzing from 2022.
Dead Ringers – 23rd December
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers – 16th December
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers – 9th December
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
The Now Show - 2nd December
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 25th November
Hugh Dennis and Glenn Moore present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 18th November
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 11th November
Steve Punt and Gemma Arrowsmith present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 4th November
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 28th October
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The News Quiz - 21st October
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 14th October
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 7th October
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 30th September
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 23rd September
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
The News Quiz - 16th September
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week’s news.
Party's Over - 2nd September
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
Party's Over - 26th August
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
Party's Over - 19th August
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
Party's Over - 12th August
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
Party's Over - 5th August
Miles Jupp stars as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former Prime Minister.
Party's Over - 29th July
Miles Jupp returns as Henry Tobin, Britain's least successful former prime minister.
Dead Ringers - 22nd July
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 15th July
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 8th July
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 1st July
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 24th June
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
Dead Ringers - 17th June
Topical satire show, featuring characters drawn from the worlds of celebrity and politics.
The News Quiz - 10th June
Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz show.
The News Quiz - 3rd June
Andy Zaltzman hurls the week's headlines at a panel of comedians and journalists.
The News Quiz - 27th May
Andy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival.
The News Quiz - 20th May
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 13th May
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 6th May
Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
The News Quiz - 29th April
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news
The News Quiz - 22nd April
A brand new series of news quizzing marshalled by Andy Zaltzman
The Now Show - 15th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 8th April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 1st April
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 25th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show – 18th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 11th March
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
Friday Night Comedy is now first on BBC Sounds
New episodes will now be available first on Sounds for 28 days before other podcast apps.
News Quiz 4th March 2022
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines.
News Quiz 25th February 2022
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
News Quiz 18th February 2022
Andy Zaltzman and the team look at the situation in Ukraine, troubled Princes and storms.
News Quiz 11th February 2022
Andy Zaltzman and the team are back in BBC's Radio Theatre for the first time in 2 years.
News Quiz 4th February 2022
Andy Zaltzman and the team present an un-redacted update on the week’s news.
News Quiz 28th January 2022
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
News Quiz 21st January 2022
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
News Quiz 14th January 2022
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines, in a tough week for the PM.
News Quiz 7th January 2022
Andy Zaltzman returns for another year of battling the headlines.
News Quiz Best of 2021 TX 31st Dec 2021
Andy Zaltzman looks back at some notable news stories of 2021
Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - The Multiverse Special
A special where the team look back at 2021 in various alternate earths in the multiverse.
Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - Episode 2
For the first time, recorded live to air.
Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - Episode 1
The topical satire show returns for a short series
The Now Show - 3rd December - feat Janine Harouni, Jamie MacDonald, Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner
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The Now Show - 26th November - feat Athena Kugblenu, Geoff Norcott, and Huge Davies
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday.
The Now Show - 19th November ft Ria Lina, Josh Pugh and Beardyman
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday.
The Now Show - 12th November ft Gareth Gwynn, Michael Spicer, Priya Hall and Ignacio Lopez
Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
The Now Show - 5th November ft Glenn Moore, Daliso Chaponda and Stiff & Kitsch
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
The Now Show - 29th October ft Felicity Ward, Aurie Styla and Jess Robinson
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
News Quiz 22nd October 2021
For the final time this series, Andy Zaltzman and the panel take on the week's headlines.
News Quiz 15th October 2021
Andy Zaltzman and the panel delve into the week's headlines.
News Quiz 8th October 2021
Andy Zaltzman and the panel pick apart the week's headlines.
News Quiz 1st October 2021
Andy Zaltzman and a panel of comedians look back at the week's headlines
News Quiz 24th September 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines.
News Quiz 17th September 2021
Andy and the team talk reshuffles, COVID winter plans and Emma Raducanu's heroics.
News Quiz 10th September 2021
Andy and the team talk tax hikes, the Taliban, Texas, and tennis stars.
News Quiz 3rd September 2021
Andy Zaltzman is joined by Rachel Fairburn, Hugo Rifkind, Helen Lewis and Ian Smith.
Party's Over: ep6 Going Green 27th August 2021
New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
Party's Over: ep5 The Great Outdoors 20th August 2021
New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
Party's Over: ep4 Parish Council 13th August 2021
New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
Party's Over: ep3 New Party 6th August 2021
New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
Party's Over: ep2 Road Trip 30th July 2021
New sitcom starring Miles Jupp as former PM Henry Tobin.
Party's Over: Pilot 23rd July 2021
What next for Britain's shortest serving and least popular PM? Stars Miles Jupp.
Dead Ringers, 16th July, 2021
With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
Dead Ringers, 9th July, 2021
With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
Dead Ringers, Series 21, Episode 4
With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
Dead Ringers, 25th June, 2021
With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
Dead Ringers, 18th June, 2021
With an online audience, new topical comedy known as the Broadcasting House variant.
Dead Ringers 11th June 2021
What really happened at Boris Johnson and Carrie’s secret wedding?
The News Quiz - Friday 4th June 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
The News Quiz - Friday 28th May 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
The News Quiz - Friday 21st May 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
The News Quiz - Friday 14th May 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
The News Quiz - Friday 7th May 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines.
The News Quiz - Friday 30th April 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines.
The News Quiz - Friday 23rd April 2021
Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
The News Quiz - Friday 16th April 2021
Andy Zaltzman is back for a new series of news quizzing
The Now Show - 9th April ft Ria Lina, Alun Cochrane and Rachel Parris
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
The Now Show - 2nd April ft Geoff Norcott, Laura Lexx and Huge Davies
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
The Now Show - 26th March ft Janine Harouni, Dane Baptiste and Rachel Parris
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Now Show - 19th March ft Lucy Porter, Eshaan Akbar and Jess Robinson
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
The Now Show - 12th March ft Daliso Chaponda, Ellie Taylor and Huge Davies
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches!
The Now Show - 5th March ft Zoe Lyons, Chris McCausland, Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner
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The Now Show - 26th February - ft Jess Fostekew, Beardyman and Ken Cheng...
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday.
The News Quiz - 19th February 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 12th February 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 5th February 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 29th January 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 22nd January 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 15th January 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - 8th January 2021
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
News Quiz Best of 2020 - 1st Jan 2021
Andy Zaltzman introduces a Best of 2020 episode of the satirical news show
Dead Ringers - Christmas Day Special 2020
The show goes behind the scenes to reveal what those in charge are up to at Christmas.
Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2020 - Episode 2
The news of the week in big boy trousers.
Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2020 - Episode 1
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Covidy, Brexity, Trumpy, Bideny Christmas.
The Now Show - 4th December 2020
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The Now Show - 27th November 2020
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday.
The Now Show - 20th November 2020
Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday.
The Now Show - 13th November 2020
Punt and Dennis examine all of this week's Cummings and Goings...
The News Quiz - Friday 23rd October 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 16th October 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz - Friday 9th October 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 2nd October 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 25th September 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 18th September 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 11th September 2020
A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
The News Quiz - Friday 4th September 2020
Satirical comedy panel show hosted by Andy Zaltzman
Summer Comedy Festival - Darren Harriott
Darren Harriott curates his ideal festival: a magical carnival of surprise
Summer Comedy Festival - Sara Pascoe
Sara Pascoe curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.
Summer Comedy Festival - Jayde Adams
Jayde Adams curates her dream festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.
Summer Comedy Festival - Daliso Chaponda
Comedians curate their dream festivals, hosting a line-up of their favourite performers.
Summer Comedy Festival - Jo Brand
Jo Brand curates a poetry festival, hosting a line-up of her favourite performers.
Summer Comedy Festival - Miles Jupp
Miles Jupp curates his dream festival, hosting a line-up of some of his favourite people.
Dead Ringers, Series 20, Episode 6
It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
Dead Ringers, Series 20, Episode 5
It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
Dead Ringers, Series 20, Episode 4
It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
Dead Ringers - Series 20 Episode 3
It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
Dead Ringers, Series 20, Episode 2
It’s not a cure, but they say laughter's the best medicine.
Dead Ringers, Series 20, Episode 1, Starring: Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey
Corona Special. Look back with laughter at the global pandemic.
NEWS QUIZ: Protests, Social Bubbles and the Smell of Pubs
Angela Barnes welcomes Jen Brister, Sophie Duker, Lucy Porter and Hugo Rifkind.
NEWS QUIZ: Castles, Twitter and Furloughed Horses
Angela Barnes welcomes Professor Anand Menon, Lucy Porter, Neil Delamere and Zoe Lyons.
NEWS QUIZ: Immigration, Bank Holidays and Emojis
Angela Barnes welcomes Darren Harriott, Daniel Finkelstein, Jess Fostekew and Helen Lewis
NEWS QUIZ: Mixed Messages, Death Stars and Teenage Dogs
Angela Barnes welcomes Helen Lewis, Andrew Maxwell, Sindhu Vee and Andy Zaltzman.
NEWS QUIZ: Climate Change, Brexit and Swedish Trotting
Angela Barnes welcomes Helen Lewis, Andy Parsons, Kerry Godliman and Simon Evans.
NEWS QUIZ: Tracking Apps, Babies and Kim Jong-un
Angela welcomes Michael Deacon, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Suzi Ruffell and Andy Zaltzman.
NEWS QUIZ: Protests, Satellites and Electric Cars
Angela Barnes welcomes Tom Allen, Sophie Duker, Lucy Porter and Hugo Rifkind.
NEWS QUIZ: Conspiracies, Weddings, a Long Walk and Some Moos
Angela Barnes welcomes Helen Lewis, Mark Steel, Desiree Burch and Kerry Godliman.
The Now Show - 10th April ft Zoe Lyons, Scott Bennett and Jess Robinson
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis keep at a safe distance as they present the week, with jokes.
The Now Show - 3rd April - ft Geoff Norcott, Robin Morgan and more...
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis keep at a safe distance as they present the week with jokes.
The Now Show - 27th March 2020 - ft Ellie Taylor, Kai Samra and Dominic Frisby
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are 'at home' as they present the week, with jokes.
The Now Show - 20th March 2020 - ft Rosie Jones, Andy Zaltzman and Gemma Arrowsmith
The Now Show must go on!
The Now Show - 13th March 2020 - ft Chris McCausland, Sara Barron and Huge Davies...
The Now Show brings their own unique take on the week's news...
The Now Show - 6th March - ft Lucy Porter, Darren Harriott and Rachel Parris
The Now Show team return for a new series...