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Series 119
2. U-Turn, We Defect
Andy Zaltzman is back at the helm, ready to dive into the news.
16 Jan 2026,·28 mins
The News Quiz: Ep2. U-Turn, We Defect
Elections Aren't Won on Twitter (with Phil Wang and Marianna Spring)
If elections aren't 'won on Twitter', then what is happening on social media?
15 Jan 2026,·30 mins
James Haskell, Kath Merry, Martin Kelner, Susie McCabe
James Haskell, Kath Merry, Martin Kelner and Susie McCabe join Rick Edwards
17 Jan 2026,·64 mins
Christmas Specials 2025
A Very Kemi Christmas and a Lammy New Year
The Dead Ringers team are back to train their festive firepower on the week’s news.
19 Dec 2025,·28 mins
6. Tens, Hundreds, Thousands
Faithful castle retainer Old Thady recalls his service to big spender, Sir Condy Rackrent.
24 Apr 1989,·15 mins
Series 15
2. ICE, ICE, baby
Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical comedy album. America is on thin ICE...
14 Jan 2026,·14 mins
Series 2
Episode 3
More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.
02 Dec 2008,·30 mins
Series 1
Jampoa
Brian tells of a land where fame definitely equals fortune.
28 Mar 2011,·30 mins
Breaking the Year
Des Clarke is joined by Ashley Storrie, Amy Irons, Connor Burns and Rosco McClelland.
01 Jan 2026,·28 mins
8. So Long, and Thanks for all the Cash.
In the final episode, an illustrious career is coming to an end.
02 May 2025,·28 mins
Boxing Day Special
Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special.
26 Dec 2025,·28 mins
Series 3
Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition
The Naked Week tackles immigration, espionage and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition.
21 Nov 2025,·28 mins
Episode 5
Mrs Roberts experiences the poor local trains first-hand.
03 Aug 1990,·30 mins
10. Spiritual Enlightenment Down a Well
Celebrate spirituality, togetherness and government cover-ups in the well of wellbeing.
04 Jun 2025,·14 mins
6. Mushrooms
Ruth and Carla experiment with micro-dosing. Revelations and home truths abound…
04 Oct 2023,·14 mins
Series 4
Episode 6
From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives.
02 Jan 2014,·30 mins
Humanity
What does it mean to be human?
18 Jun 2025,·28 mins
Jeremy Bentham's 'Auto-Icon'
Subhadra Das debunks some myths about a curious object.
17 Feb 2023,·25 mins
5: Gallerina, Gallerina
Hayley Atwell reads the last in William Boyd's short story series skewering the art world.
26 Nov 2023,·14 mins
15. Cheesy Feet and Old Ibiza Ravers
Michelle's broken her laptop in a bizarre way and Laura's living her 'amish best life'.
21 Jun 2023,·37 mins
Glenn
Sam and Henry are trying to make a show about birds but Sam keeps being distracted
18 Jan 2017,·14 mins
Live Episode: How To Celebrate International Women's Day
Tom is joined by Shaun Keaveny for a live episode recorded on International Women's Day.
13 Mar 2020,·25 mins
Episode 4
Comic scenes from modern life.
04 Oct 2023,·28 mins
The deceptions unravel and 'Grexit' finally happens... but who were Greg's captors?
20 Feb 2020,·25 mins
6. Hang on - are there ghosts in this machine?
Hang on - are there ghosts in this machine?
30 Aug 2024,·28 mins
Series 16
Da and Uncle Andy dissect the week’s news with sketches, jokes and the occasional song.
23 Jun 2025,·29 mins
4. Nuns, Nightlife & Newcastle
A nocturnal special featuring all things nightlife!
05 Nov 2025,·14 mins
Rex and Ron
Ronald Reagan's dog Rex reveals that he shared his master's passion for acting.
01 Jan 2014,·15 mins
Care
Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
10 Nov 2017,·28 mins
