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Mike Wozniak to host new improv show on Radio 4
Thursday 16th November 2023
Wing It, a new Radio 4 show hosted by Mike Wozniak, will see "improv legends compete alongside the form's modern all-stars".
Radio 4 to pilot sketch show You're Part Of The Problem
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Abi Clarke, Aurie Styla, Ed Jones, Lola-Rose Maxwell and Stephen Buchanan will star in character-driven Radio 4 sketch show pilot You're Part Of The Problem.
Crybabies to present their hit show Bagbeard on Radio 4
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Comedy group Crybabies are adapting their hit live show Bagbeard to become a Radio 4 programme.
Frank Skinner hosts Radio 4 panel show One Person Found This Helpful
Tuesday 14th November 2023
Frank Skinner is to host One Person Found This Helpful, a Radio 4 panel show about eccentric online reviews.
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.