The Newsmakers
- Radio comedy
- BBC Radio 4
- 2023
- 1 pilot
Topical satire with Rachel Parris. Also features Bilal Zafar, Emily Lloyd-Saini, Sam Pamphilon, Michael Spicer and Rosie Holt
Press clippings
Radio 4 announces six topical comedy specials
Radio 4 has announced six topical comedy specials to air in its Friday night slot this summer.
British Comedy Guide, 5th July 2023Rachel Parris spoofs the news for Radio 4's The Newsmakers
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.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd July 2023