Wednesday 5th July 2023
Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.
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.
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.
Friday 26th May 2023
Robin Morgan and Kiri Pritchard-McLean will front What Just Happened?, a satirical panel show for BBC Radio Wales.
Friday 19th May 2023
Radio 4 has recommissioned Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel for a second series.
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.
Tuesday 2nd May 2023
The Skewer has won two prizes at the ARIAS 2023, the Radio Academy's awards.
Thursday 30th March 2023
The nominees in the comedy category in the The Radio Academy Awards include Frank Skinner, Alan Partridge's podcast, Nature Table hosted by Sue Perkins, Robin Ince's Reality Tunnel and The Skewer.
Monday 20th March 2023
This year's comedy winners at the BBC Audio Drama Awards are Ken Cheng: Chinese Comedian and sketch show Please Use Other Door.
Monday 13th March 2023
Dawn French stars in Cornish sketch show Wosson Cornwall, coming to Radio 4 next month. French joins a cast that includes Edward Rowe, Joanna Neary and Tamsyn Kelly, with the writing team featuring Morwenna Banks, Paul Kerensa, James Henry and Max Davis.
