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Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel launches his own cryptocurrency as part of Radio 4 series

Friday 8th April 2022

To tie in with a forthcoming Radio 4 series, comedian Sunil Patel has launched his own cryptocurrency.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Image shows from L to R: Graeme Garden, William Rushton, Barry Cryer, Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke-Taylor. Copyright: BBC

BBC to mark 50th anniversary of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue

Friday 8th April 2022

Radio panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue turns 50 this Monday 11th April, and Radio 4 is set to mark 50 years of the format with a special on Saturday 16th April.

Jon Holmes

Jamali Maddix, Jon Holmes, Rhys James, Rosie Jones up for ARIAS award

Tuesday 5th April 2022

The nominations for ARIAS 2022, the Radio Academy awards which focus on audio shows and podcasts, features Cold Case Crime Cuts, Jamali Maddix: Spooky Sh*t, Rhys James: Rhysearch, Rockanory, Rosie Jones: Box Ticker Too and The Skewer in the Comedy Award category.

Jessica Fostekew

Jessica Fostekew snatches her first Radio 4 series, Sturdy Girl Club

Tuesday 29th March 2022

Jessica Fostekew has been awarded her own Radio 4 stand-up series. Airing early next year, Sturdy Girl Club will look at weightlifting, gender and big, strong women.

Parish Is Burning

Radio 4 orders surreal Irish sketch pilot Parish Is Burning

Friday 18th March 2022

Radio 4 are piloting a sketch showcase of upcoming Irish talent. Parish Is Burning has been created by former Radio 1 DJ Phil Taggart and musician Michael McCullagh.

Don Biswas

Don Biswas to record stand-up special about learning difficulties

Wednesday 16th March 2022

Stand-up comedian Don Biswas is to record a Radio 4 special. Neurotopical will focus on how having learning difficulties has shaped his worldview.

The Likely Dads. Tim Vincent. Copyright: Made In Manchester Productions

The Likely Dads to return to Radio 4 for Series 2

Tuesday 15th March 2022

A second series of Radio 4 show The Likely Dads has been recorded. Tim Vincent, Mick Ferry and Russell Kane will be joined by guests including Johnny Vegas, Nabil Abdulrashid, Alun Cochrane, Emmanuel Sonubi, Sanjeev Kohli, Dominic Holland, Pete Selwood and George Lewis.

Jamie MacDonald. Copyright: Mihaela Bodlovic

Jamie MacDonald gets second series of Radio 4 show Life On The Blink

Monday 7th March 2022

Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Life On The Blink, the stand-up show in which Jamie MacDonald talks about embraced his blindness.

Eleanor Morton. Copyright: Matt Stronge

Radio 4 announces sport and history stand-up specials

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

Radio 4 has announces two new stand-up specials, the sport-centric Sudden Death from Jon Harvey and history-focused The Rest Of Us, from a trio of female comics.

Stephen Bailey

Stephen Bailey to record Radio 4 stand-up special

Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Radio 4 is to broadcast Stephen Bailey: One Of Many, a stand-up special in which the comedian talks about contemplating changing his name.

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