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Scott Bennett records Radio 4 special
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Scott Bennett has made a stand-up special for Radio 4. Stuff focuses on his two passions in life, comedy and product design.
Brian Cox returns as Bob Servant for two final Radio 4 specials
Wednesday 8th November 2023
Succession star Brian Cox is returning to play Dundee burger van owner Bob Servant for two specials in which the character announces his retirement from public life.
Missing Hancock's Half Hour with Harry Secombe discovered
Thursday 12th October 2023
The only episode of Hancock's Half Hour featuring both the eponymous star and Harry Secombe has been located by radio enthusiast Richard Harrison.
Rick Edwards to host Fighting Talk
Tuesday 8th August 2023
The BBC has announced that broadcaster Rick Edwards will take over as the new host of sports comedy show Fighting Talk.
Radio 4 announces six topical comedy specials
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.
Rachel Parris spoofs the news for Radio 4's The Newsmakers
Monday 3rd July 2023
Rachel Parris hosts The Newsmakers, a spoof news show for Radio 4, in which she delivers her views on the week's news stories and then talks to those at the centre of them, from journalists and MPs to yacht-attacking orcas, all of whom are played by comedians. Recording later this month, the pilot features Rosie Holt, Michael Spicer, Bilal Zafar, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Sam Pamphilon.
Ken Dodd Show with The Beatles recovered
Tuesday 30th May 2023
A lost episode of The Ken Dodd Show from 1963 has been rediscovered, featuring a guest appearance and performance from The Beatles.
Radio Wales to broadcast satirical panel show 'What Just Happened?'
Friday 26th May 2023
Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean will front What Just Happened?, a satirical panel show for BBC Radio Wales.
Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel to return for Series 2
Friday 19th May 2023
Radio 4 has recommissioned Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel for a second series.
Beyond The Fringe to be the focus of a Radio 4 drama
Saturday 13th May 2023
Radio 4 is to air a series of comedy dramas that explore turning points in history, including one that goes behind-the-scenes on satirical stage revue Beyond The Fringe.