• 28 minutes 33 seconds
    Dead Ringers: Ep1. Keir vs Kemi

    The iconic impressions show returns to lampoon the week’s biggest headlines. This week World Cup fever, Government resignations and a Downing Street haunting keep the cast busy.

    Starring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis Macleod, Duncan Wisbey and Jess Robinson.

    Executive Producer: James Robinson Produced by Jon Holmes Production Co-ordinator: Giulia Lopes Mazzu

    A BBC Studios Production

    19 June 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 25 seconds
    The News Quiz Ep8. - Peter Scandalman

    For the final episode of this series, we look at some of the stories that we’re leaving unresolved in our ‘News Quiz 2026 Summer Break Cliffhanger Special’. This includes the latest on the Peter Mandelson scandal and the back and forth between Trump, Israel and Iran. We also discuss the British animals which might make it onto our banknotes, and Andy challenges the panel on their best ways to improve football ahead of this year’s Men’s World Cup.

    This week’s panel is Pierre Novellie, Alasdair Beckett-King, Coco Khan and Desiree Burch.

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Lotte Allan, Angela Channell, Eve Delaney and Katie Storey Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded by David Thomas

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    12 June 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 38 seconds
    The News Quiz Ep7. Heat and NEETs

    Andy Zaltzman is joined by his panel of political satirists to unpack the critical essays of Tony Blair, the spending habits of Peter Murrell and the SNP, the sweltering heat, social media ban proposals for under 16's and young people in record levels of unemployment.

    This week’s panellists are Scott Bennett, Cody Dahler, Ayesha Hazarika and Bella Hull.

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Angela Channel, Sam Nicoresti, Pravanya Pillay and Peter Tellouche. Producer: Rajiv Karia Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    5 June 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 31 seconds
    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.

    29 May 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 24 seconds
    The News Quiz Ep5. Starmer psychodrama

    What a week it's been for the Prime Minister. In the aftermath of seismic local elections results, there's been non-stop Labour party in-fighting. Wes Streeting has resigned as Health Secretary so the race for Labour leader is seemingly on - who will throw their hat in the ring? Will Andy Burnham, i.e. the King of the North, make his move? In other news, the panel discuss Trump's state visit to China and why the Royal Navy has to redesign women's uniforms over 'inappropriately placed' buttons.

    Helping Andy make sense of it all this week is Nish Kumar, Ian Smith, Katy Balls and Mhairi Black.

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Alex Kealy, Ruth Husko and Claire Rammelkamp Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded by David Thomas

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    22 May 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 26 seconds
    The News Quiz: Ep4. The people have spoken

    Recorded on Friday morning, Andy and the panel dig into the election results from 7th May. Who’s done well? Who’s done not so well? And how does this have anything to do with The Grand National? Also up for discussion is The Met Gala and the legend that is Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Cameron Loxdale, Stephanie Kemp and Angela Channell Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox Recorded by Jerry Peal and Jon Calver

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    15 May 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 33 seconds
    The News Quiz: Ep3. When the King came round for tea

    This week you’re all cordially invited to join us for King Charles’ state visit to Donald Trump’s White House. Please dress to impress. We’ll also be digging into the state of the nation ahead of the upcoming elections on 7th May. Plus, what do we think about MPs drinking at work?

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Matt Hulme, Eleri Morgan, Joe Topping and Angela Channell Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: James Robinson Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    8 May 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 33 seconds
    The News Quiz: Ep1. Messiah or Doctor?

    After six weeks off air Andy Zaltzman is back. Helping him kick off the series are Andrew Maxwell, Zoe Lyons, Stephen Bush and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. They’ll be tackling the big questions - how is the country feeling ahead of the potentially seismic elections on 7th May? Why is Donald Trump feuding with the Pope and why are mini-gherkins now harder to find than ever?

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Ruth Husko, Dee Allum and Angela Channell Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    24 April 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes 13 seconds
    The News Quiz: Ep2. The art of vetting

    Some hot topics of conversation this week include the ever evolving Peter Mandelson vetting saga, phones being banned in schools and robots who can take over the world... sorry robots who can take over sports. Helping Andy make sense of it all are Daliso Chaponda, Catherine Bohart, Hugo Rifkind and Ria Lina.

    Written by Andy Zaltzman.

    With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Christina Riggs, Henry Whaley and Angela Channell Producer: Georgia Keating Executive Producer: Richard Morris Production Coordinators: Asha Osborne-Grinter & Caroline Barlow Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

    A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

    24 April 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 27 minutes 44 seconds
    The Naked Week: Ep6. Swearing, Steeplechase, and Strikes.

    Following Trump's tirade, The Naked Week team bleep the hell out of the bleeping news, swear at a steeplechase, and stage a walk out.

    From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray comes The Naked Week; a fresh way of dressing the week’s news in the altogether and parading it around for everyone to laugh at.

    With award-winning writers and a crack team of contemporary satirists - and recorded in front of a live audience - The Naked Week delivers a topical news-nude straight to your ears.

    Written by: Jon Holmes Katie Sayer Gareth Ceredig James Kettle Jason Hazeley

    Additional Material: Karl Minns Jane Fae Molly Punshon Darren Phillips Kevin Smith

    Investigation team: Cat Neilan Becky Pinnington

    Guest Correspondent: Katie Norris

    Production Team: Tony Churnside, Jerry Peal, David Riffkin.

    Production Coordinator: Molly Punshon Assistant Producer: Katie Sayer Executive Producer: Philip Abrams

    Produced and Directed by Jon Holmes

    An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

    17 April 2026, 6:00 pm
  • 28 minutes
    The Naked Week: Ep5. Jesus Christ Superstarmer, and Dark Satanic Mills

    The team pile in on Mills and the Moon. (Mills and Moon sounds like a series of romantic novels. Just to manage your expectations, that's not where we're going with this). Also, just in time for Easter, the world premiere of Jesus Christ Superstarmer. From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray comes The Naked Week; a fresh way of dressing the week’s news in the altogether and parading it around for everyone to laugh at. With award-winning writers and a crack team of contemporary satirists - and recorded in front of a live audience - The Naked Week delivers a topical news-nude straight to your ears. Written by: Jon Holmes Katie Sayer Gareth Ceredig James Kettle Jason Hazeley Additional Material: Karl Minns Helen Brooks Sophie Dickson Molly Punshon Cooper Mahwinny Sweryt Joe Topping Kevin Smith Investigation team: Cat Neilan Becky Pinnington Emily Channon Guests: Rosie Holt, Space Lawyer Heather Allansdottir. Production Team: Tony Churnside, Jerry Peal, David Riffkin. Production Coordinator: Molly Punshon Assistant Producer: Katie Sayer Executive Producer: Philip Abrams Produced and Directed by Jon Holmes An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

    10 April 2026, 6:00 pm
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