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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

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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.

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  • Avg 29 min
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    Friday · 29 min

    The People Have Spoken Ep3. British Maple Syrup

    It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Cody Dahler and Ayoade Bamgboye, and together with the audience, they solve the biggest problems facing the world right now. What party trick would you use to bring about world peace? How can we make Trump and Carney bury the hatchet? And can you do a Kermit impression? Written by Ian Smith, Angela Channell, Mike Shephard and Ruth Husko Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter and Giulia Mazzu Sound Editing: David Thomas Executive Producer: Richard Morris Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

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    August 28 · 29 min

    The People Have Spoken Ep2. Fed Up With War!

    It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Harriet Kemsley and Ashley Storrie to work out what is going on, and together with an Edinburgh Fringe audience, solve the biggest problem facing the world right now. Which family member would you send to negotiate with Hamas? How should we help Trump meet his self-imposed deadlines? And how to we protect Andy Burnham from scam phone calls? Written by Ian Smith, Angela Channell, Cameron Loxdale and Katie Storey Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editing: David Thomas Executive Producer: James Robinson Recorded the Edinburgh Fesitval Fringe Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production

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    August 21 · 29 min

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

    It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Maisie Adam and Alasdair-Beckett King to work out what is going on, and together with our audience, solve the biggest problem facing the world right now. Is Gianni Infantino just misunderstood? What kind of novelty candidate would you inhabit to capture the nation's imagination? and what small inconvenience should Andy Burnham fix next? Written by Ian Smith, Cameron Loxdale, Angela Channel and Alex Kealy Production coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Recorded by David and Luca Thomas Edited by David Thomas Exec Producer: Pete Strauss Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production

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