Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 587 - Current-ish Ep3. Exam results, early release, and the possible end of two marriages

Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday.

Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read.

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Episoade

14 aug. 2026

Host Lucy Porter and her panel share personal anecdotes regarding identity, historical eras, and the concept of UK staycations. The episode also covers a wide range of news, including wildfires in Europe, drought conditions in England, and political controversies involving Chris Philp, Zach Polanski, and Kemi Badenoch. The discussion extends to Andy Burnham's social care policies, the rise of 'NEETs' in the UK, and the Commonwealth Games. The episode concludes with various cultural tidbits, ranging from debates over film adaptations to international news snippets.

07 aug. 2026

This episode of Currentish features a panel of comedians discussing recent UK political shifts, focusing on the approachable style and policies of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The discussion covers the formation of his new cabinet and the return of familiar Labour figures. The episode also explores various global news stories, ranging from diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran to the arrest of Andrew Tate. The panel concludes with a series of lighthearted anecdotes involving a South Korean bank embezzlement scheme and a debate over the Bayeux Tapestry.

31 iul. 2026

Este episódio apresenta uma série de esquetes satíricas e paródias de programas da BBC, incluindo depoimentos de clientes da Shopify e discussões humorísticas sobre a política britânica com Andy Burnham e Michael Gove. O conteúdo explora também paródias de documentários de natureza envolvendo Cris Packham e David Attenborough. A programação continua com esquetes que satirizam o uso excessivo de adjetivos em documentários, a ascensão política fictícia de Count Binface e uma paródia de podcast de crime real ambientada na Terra Média, alternando entre notícias satíricas e estilos de rádio diversos.

24 iul. 2026