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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

BBC·Hosted by Andy Zaltzman·1 episode

ComedyBBC comedyUK news satirePanel show25-30 minWeeklyStandalone episodes

Bringing you a satirical take on the week's news with The News Quiz and The Now Show from BBC Radio 4. Enjoy a satirical take on the week’s news with the cream of UK comedy talent.

Why listen

Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 turns the week's headlines into a sharp, fast-moving panel show, led here by Andy Zaltzman and rotating UK comedy guests. It is built for listeners who want current affairs with jokes, wordplay, and a very British sense of political absurdity rather than straight news analysis.

Episodes

28 min
May 29, 2026
The News Quiz Ep6. Brexpressionism

Recorded at Hay Festival, Andy asks the panel the dreaded question - is Brexit back on the table? Also on the menu is Welsh independence, the National Conversation and an update on just how much money has been wasted on HS2. This week’s panellists are Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Robin Morgan, Stephen Bush and Chloe Petts. Written by Andy Zaltzman. With additional material by: Maisie Adair, Catherine Brinkworth, Angela Channell and James Farmer Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded at Hay Festival A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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Listening context

Casual listening
Best for: commutes, housework, walks, evening listening
Tone: satirical, topical, witty, irreverent

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