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Party. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Tom Basden), Phoebe (Katy Wix), Mel (Anna Crilly), Duncan (Tim Key), Jared (Jonny Sweet). Copyright: BBC

Radio 4 sitcom Party to return for one-off special

Friday 9th November 2018

Party, the Radio 4 sitcom about political students starring Tom Basden, Anna Crilly, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet and Katy Wix, is to return for a one-off special focusing on Donald Trump.

Miranda. Penny (Patricia Hodge). Copyright: BBC

Patricia Hodge to star in Mrs Hudson's Radio Show

Tuesday 6th November 2018

Patricia Hodge and Miriam Margolyes are amongst the stars taking on roles in Mrs Hudson's Radio Show, the Radio 4 comedy written by Barry Cryer and his son Bob.

TEZ Talks. Tez Ilyas. Copyright: BBC

BBC Sounds launch opens up Radio 4 comedy archive

Tuesday 30th October 2018

BBC Radio Player has been replaced with BBC Sounds. The website and app will offer over 80,000 hours of content, including the chance to re-listen to many comedy shows made by Radio 4.

The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: John Lloyd, Jo Brand, Sally Phillips, Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack. Copyright: BBC

Museum Of Curiosity to record all-star special edition

Friday 19th October 2018

To mark its 10th anniversary, Radio 4 panel show The Museum Of Curiosity is to record an episode featuring past curators.

Stephen Buchanan. Copyright: BBC

Stephen Buchanan wins BBC New Comedy Award 2018

Sunday 12th August 2018

Stephen Buchanan has won the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, in a final judged by Sioned Wiliam, Mark Steel and Rachel Parris.

Jo Bunting

Where's The F In News returns to Radio 4 for full series

Monday 25th June 2018

Where's The F In News, the female-focused panel show, is to return to Radio 4 for a full series following on from the success of the pilot.

Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC

Lost Voice Guy's Radio 4 sitcom Ability to return for Series 2

Wednesday 6th June 2018

Ability, the Radio 4 sitcom starring Lee Ridley - the comedian also known as Lost Voice Guy, who won Britain's Got Talent - is to return for a second series.

Just A Minute. Nicholas Parsons. Copyright: BBC

Nicholas Parsons misses first Just A Minute in 50 years

Monday 4th June 2018

Radio 4 has broadcast an episode of Just A Minute without Nicholas Parsons, the first time it has done so in the show's 50 year history. Gyles Brandreth acted as guest host.

Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Radio 4 to broadcast un-heard Victoria Wood material

Thursday 26th April 2018

Radio 4 is to broadcast never-heard-before material from Victoria Wood in a new two-part documentary series.

The Museum Of Curiosity. Image shows from L to R: Lee Mack, John Lloyd. Copyright: BBC

Lee Mack joins The Museum Of Curiosity

Thursday 12th April 2018

Lee Mack will act as John Lloyd's 'curator' co-host on Series 13 of Radio 4's The Museum Of Curiosity.

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