Sam Delaney's News Thing
- TV comedy
- RT
- 2015 - 2018
- 123 episodes
Weekly comedy show on news channel Russia Today about politics, hosted by Sam Delaney.
Episode guide
1. A Nigel Farage Piñata
Saturday 7th January 2017
Sam asks if Russia really has hacked the whole of America, space expert Sarah Cruddas explains how scared we should be of the end of our world, and UKIP Deputy Leader Peter Whittle goes deep into Brexit negotiations while playing with his Nigel Farage birthday piñata.
2. Trump's Golden Era
Saturday 14th January 2017
Sam asks what else we could make up about Donald Trump - seeing as everyone else is - and has a few choice words for Jeremy Corbyn.
3. America's Last President
Saturday 21st January 2017
Sam celebrates the inauguration of Donald Trump and the coming end of days with an all-American panel. Peter Tatchell tells us why it's time for the special relationship to end, and Bobby Mair holds a funeral for the American dream.
4. Stop Talking Trump
Saturday 28th January 2017
Sam explains why taking the piss out of Donald Trump is playing right into his hands, while Trump's pastor Mark Burns tries to convince us that the president is not a racist.
5. An Idiot's Guide To Brexit
Saturday 4th February 2017
Sam gives us a simplified account of the Brexit vote, Conservative MP Kwasi Kwarteng gives a proper one, and the panel keep their eye on Donald Trump.
6. Shut It Bercow!
Saturday 11th February 2017
Sam asks if John Bercow has stepped out of line with his ban on Donald Trump, and former MP Jerry Hayes explains why the speaker may soon be out of a job. The panel also sift through David Beckham's e-mails and former Labour adviser John McTernan suggests it's time for Tony Blair to come back.
7. Keeping Up With The Kim-Jong-Ashians
Saturday 18th February 2017
Sam looks at the latest developments in the Kim Jong family, Ann Widdecombe weighs in on Brexit and prison reform, and the panel assess just how much of a dickhead Piers Morgan really is.
8. Wayne Shaw Saves Britain
Saturday 25th February 2017
Sam explains why Wayne 'Piegate' Shaw is the hero Britain needs; MP Simon Danczuk tries to answer questions about his constituency while being distracted by a belly dancer; and the panel discuss just how screwed Labour are. With Vanessa Feltz, Steve Furst and Fern Brady.
9. Nigel Farage's Knighthood
Saturday 4th March 2017
Sam explains why the House of Lords is the last bastion of progressive politics and Nigel Farage gets the knighthood he's always wanted. With Luisa Zissman, Iain Lee and Marlon Davis.
10. Shithouse Britain
Saturday 11th March 2017
Sam explains why the budget doesn't matter and Britain is already absolutely screwed, while Conservative MP David Davies solves some tricky immigration dilemmas. With Marek Larwood, London Hughes and Geoff Norcott.
11. England vs. Scotland
Saturday 18th March 2017
Sam asks how long it is before Nicola Sturgeon declares war on Theresa May, while SNP MP Angus MacNeil makes the case for Indyref2. With Bobby Mair, Felicity Ward and John Hastings.
12. Worst Terrorist Ever
Saturday 25th March 2017
Sam explains why the Westminster 'terrorist' was just a horrible dickhead, the panel talk over the demise of Neighbours and we try to get Leave.EU founder Richard Tice to put a ferret up his trousers. With Paul Danan, Holly Burn and Halina Watts.
13. Stick Special
Saturday 1st April 2017
Sam and the panel try to ignore Brexit in favour of talking about sticks and Michael Fabricant MP talks Article 50 and political hairdos. With Marek Larwood, Fern Brady and Rants N Bants.
14. The World At War
Saturday 8th April 2017
Sam shows off his war correspondent credentials, Ken Livingstone tries not to mention Hitler and Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson joins us to explain why it's time to declare war on Spain. With Susie Boniface, Andy Dawson and Sandi Bogle.
Highlights Special: Egg Festival Special
Saturday 15th April 2017
Sam celebrates Egg Festival weekend with a special compilation show featuring the bet moments of 2017 so far.
16. Theresa's Big News
Saturday 22nd April 2017
Sam considers whether anyone wants another general election, Nigel Evans reacts to Tim Farron's stance on gay sex, and Bobby Mair prepares for a nuclear apocalypse. With Iain Lee, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.
17. Screw It, Vote For Corbyn
Saturday 29th April 2017
Sam has an epiphany about Jeremy Corbyn, Donald Trump adviser Dr Jan Halper-Hayes defends his first 100 days in power, and we look back on an episode of News Thing from 1963. With Karen Danczuk, Janey Godley and Bobby Mair.
18. Let's Ave It!
Saturday 6th May 2017
Sam confronts the general election with all the vigour and zeal that OFCOM regulations will allow, we test Lord John Bird's knowledge of his more eccentric peers, and the panel looks back on Prince Philip's long and glittering and racist career. With Gráinne Maguire, Tez Ilyas and David Mills.
19. Avocado Special
Saturday 13th May 2017
Sam looks at the phenomenon of 'avocado hand' with the help of Antony Worrall Thompson and Wayne 'Piegate' Shaw. We also talk about the election or something. With Andrew Pierce, Fern Brady and Marek Larwood.
20. Delaney's Dojo
Saturday 20th May 2017
Sam teaches former UKIP MEP Steven Woolfe how to fight, and the panel try to clear up Piers Morgan's transgender confusion. With Germaine Greer, Iain Lee and Joel Williams.
21. Best James Bond Ever
Saturday 27th May 2017
Sam Delaney says farewell to the best James Bond, and man, of all time, Roger Moore. And Manchester icon Shaun Ryder shares his thoughts on the attack on his city. With Felicity Ward and Geoff Norcott.
Special: On The Road Election Special
Saturday 3rd June 2017
News Thing goes on the road as Sam takes the temperature of the nation, talking to pollsters, activists, and the fabled 'ordinary hard-working people'. We also explain how to vote and what a member of the public is. Featuring Bob Worcester, Andre Walker and London Hughes.
Special: Live Election Special
Friday 9th June 2017
Sam explains why the election results prove Jeremy Corbyn should be the next prime minister and Ken Livingstone explains where it all went right. With Susie Boniface, Geoff Norcott and David Mills.
24. Grenfell
Saturday 17th June 2017
Sam looks at the political culture that led to the fire in Grenfell Tower, and asks how long Theresa May can cling on to power. And American soul legend Alexander O'Neal drops in to share his thoughts on Donald Trump. With Zoe Lyons, Michael Legge, Evelyn Mok, Rants N Bants and Andrew Pierce.
Highlights Special: Best Of The Worst
Saturday 24th June 2017
Sam is on holiday, so time to look back on some of the best bits of the last months, including the worst election campaign of all time.
25. Death Trap Britain
Saturday 1st July 2017
Sam explains how years of cost-cutting has endangered everyone's lives, and talks to former NI secretary Shaun Woodward about Theresa May's DUP deal, while the panel discuss whether Morrisinghs Man is the hero Britain needs. With Iain Lee, Janey Godley and Marek Larwood.
26. Inter-Bantinental Missile
Saturday 8th July 2017
Sam explains why the world needs Kim Jong Un, the Viper gives his view on the DUP, and Kensington & Chelsea councillor Pat Mason tells us why the government should be held to account for Grenfell. With Scott Capurro, Karen Danczuk and Bobby Mair.
27. Racist In The Woodpile
Saturday 15th July 2017
Sam tries to figure out which ethnic slurs are still acceptable to use, and Alan Johnson explains why he will never support Jeremy Corbyn. Meanwhile the panel look at Donald Trump's disappointing son. With Simon Danczuk, Fern Brady and Geoff Norcott.
28. Lineker's Millions
Saturday 22nd July 2017
Sam looks at the BBC salary revelations, Conservative MP David Davies tries to defend his party's Brexit strategy, and the panel watch some sexist adverts. With Susie Boniface, Jon Clark, Holly Burn and Andrew Pierce.
29. Spexit
Saturday 29th July 2017
Sam looks at the unfolding spunk crisis, Labour's Rosie Duffield explains what it's like going from a normo to an MP, and the panel assess Donald Trump's military transgender ban. With Josie Gibson, David Mills and Felicity Ward.
30. Ann Widdecombe's News Thing
Saturday 5th August 2017
Guest host Ann Widdecombe tries to keep the panel in order on Brexit, the NHS and the pay gap. And Daily Mail journalist Andrew Pierce gets told off for jeopardising EU negotiations. With Iain Lee, Zoe Lyons, Janice Atkinson and Francis 'the Viper' Higgins.
Highlights Special: Sam's Summer Special
Saturday 12th August 2017
With Sam on holiday, it's time to look back at some of the best bits of the last few months, including the threat of a sperm crisis.
31. Lady In A Jar
Saturday 19th August 2017
Sam looks forwards to the North Korean cold war, Labour MP Chris Williamson discusses the Sarah Champion resignation and we bid a tearful farewell to the world's greatest Lady in a Jar. With Scott Capurro, Susie Boniface and Funmbi Omotayo.
32. Tories In Their Eyes
Saturday 26th August 2017
Sam pays tribute to Bruce Forsyth, Paul Danan launches his Conservative leadership bid and Marek Larwood investigates nuclear bunkers. With Marlon Davis, Juliana Olayinka and Andy Dawson.
33. Goodbye England's Rose
Saturday 2nd September 2017
The legendary Sir Elton John joins Sam to pay tribute to Princess Diana and George Galloway explains why Dennis Rodman is the man to stop nuclear war. With Germaine Greer, Michael Legge and Christian Wolmar.
34. How To Punch A Horse
Saturday 9th September 2017
Sam looks at the great British past-time of horse-punching and Kate Hoey explains why Jeremy Corbyn can't be trusted with Brexit. With Munroe Bergdorf, David Mills and Ken Cheng.
35. The Strike Strikes Back
Saturday 16th September 2017
Sam attempts to bring back the glory days of strikes and Brexit MP David Davies explains which immigrants need to be sent back on Sam's Millennium Falcon. With Susie Boniface, Bobby Mair and Zoe Lyons.
36. Old New Labour
Saturday 23rd September 2017
Sam persuades Alastair Campbell to launch a brand new Labour movement, and explains why Ryanair are the world's greatest airline. With Karen Danczuk, Andy Dawson and Andre Walker.
37. Capitalism RIP
Saturday 30th September 2017
Now that Jeremy Corbyn has announced the death of capitalism, Corbynista Chris Williamson explains how the socialist utopia will work, and we watch George Galloway and Ken Livingstone watch the Labour conference on their telly. With Andrew Pierce, London Hughes and Erich McElroy.
38. Poor Old Theresa
Saturday 7th October 2017
Sam asks why Theresa May should resign just because she has a cough, we try our best to stitch up new UKIP leader Henry Bolton, and the panel argue about guns. With Vanessa Feltz, Charlie Wolf and Athena Kugblenu.
39. Threat Level: Blobby
Saturday 14th October 2017
Sam looks at the Harvey Weinstein revelations, and SAS expert Chris Ryan meets his match in Mr Blobby. With Paul Danan, Iain Lee and Fern Brady.
40. Big Brother
Saturday 21st October 2017
Jeremy Corbyn's brother Piers on why climate change is b*llocks, Sam tells the Belgians to stop shoving Teresa May's face full of chips and mayonnaise, and is anyone remotely surprised Donald Trump has to have a fake wife? With Marek Larwood, Yetunde Oduwole, Bobby Mair and Alex Lowe.
41. FFS Jamie Oliver
Saturday 28th October 2017
Sam asks if Jamie Oliver has finally jumped the shark, Nigel Evans MP talks harassment culture in parliament and the panel have a pop at Dubai. With Danielle Ward, Janey Godley, Geoff Norcott and Dr Ahmed Kazmi.
42. Dirtyrottergate
Saturday 4th November 2017
Sam gets to the bottom of the Westminster sleaze scandal with help from Ann Widdecombe, Germaine Greer and 'gossip correspondent' Jacob Rees-Mogg. And the panel try to figure out what happened to fireworks night. With Susie Boniface, Grainne Maguire and Andre Walker.
43. Play Your Tax Right
Saturday 11th November 2017
Sam asks why Theresa May hasn't resigned yet, Neil Hamilton explains why tax avoidance is actually fine, and the panel work out the secret to happiness. With Zoe Lyons, David Mills, Stuart Mitchell and Andrew Pierce.
44. Putin's Lying Machine
Saturday 18th November 2017
Michael Fabricant MP tries to tell the fake news from the real news and the panel review the latest raft of Christmas ads. With Scott Capurro, Bobby Mair and Athena Kugblenu.
45. Philip 'Banter King' Hammond
Saturday 25th November 2017
Philip Hammond's fledgling comedy career, former mental health tsar Natasha Devon defends her comments on gender, and we look for a man called Richard Willycocks. With Christopher Biggins, Naz Osmanoglu and Halina Watts.
46. Burrell Lets It Go
Saturday 2nd December 2017
Sam explains the maths behind the Brexit divorce bill in terms us thickos can understand, and asks whether research into artificial intelligence is any more than an excuse to invent better sex dolls. Princess Di's former butler Paul Burrell talks princesses and sings everyone's favourite song from Frozen. With Paul Danan, Bella Younger & Andrew Pierce.
47. POO-GATE
Saturday 9th December 2017
Teresa May celebrates keeping the Brexit sh*t-show on the rails for the next couple of days at least, and we award a prestigious News Thing Pride of Britain Award to the teenager who may - or may not - have taken a dump on his seat at a Sunderland football game. Plus World News from The Viper. With Will Duggan, Marek Larwood and Yetunde Oduwole.
48. Star Wars, Cheggers, And A Bit Of Politics
Saturday 16th December 2017
Sam pays tribute to the awesome nature of humanity as embodied in Keith Chegwin, Star Wars, David Davies (yep the Brexit secretary), and our special guest, UKIP's Head of Calypso, Mike Read. With Vanessa Feltz, Laura Lexx and Marlon Davis.
Christmas Special: News Thing Christmas Panto
Saturday 23rd December 2017
It's a Christmas pantomime extravaganza, featuring Ken Livingstone, Christine Hamilton, Paul Danan, Karen Danczuk, Lembit Opik and Dirty Den himself! Plus a load of your favourite News Thing faces take a look at the highlights of the year.
Highlights Special: News Thing Hootenanny II
Saturday 30th December 2017
Sam ushers in the New Year with a look back on some of the best bits of 2017, including another chance to see the News Thing Christmas Pantomime.
Highlights Special: New Year Hangover Special
Saturday 6th January 2018
Sam starts off 2018 with a reminder of some of the best and worst bits from the end of 2017.