Episodes
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Donald Trump makes some surprising new additions to his team, there’s an unexpected guest at COP29, Nigel Farage accepts that climate change is real, and Justin Welby explains the real reason for his resignation.
This week's impressionists are Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson, Duncan Wisbey and Jason Forbes
The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Joe Topping, Christina Riggs, Pravanya Pillay with additional material by Lizzy Mansfield and Vicky Richards.
Executive Producer: Pete StraussProduced and created by Bill DareProduction Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
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What really swung it for Donald Trump and how did Joe Biden really react to the result? Kemi Badenoch’s first decision as Tory leader, and Nigel Farage’s Trump victory podcast.
This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Duncan Wisbey.
The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden and Tom Coles, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Cody Dahler, Joe Topping, Peter Tellouche, Duncan Wisbey with additional material by Jennifer Walker and Vicky Richards.
Song lyrics by Bill Dare and Duncan WisbeyMusic by Duncan WisbeyExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduced and created by Bill DareProduction Co-ordinator: Caroline Barlow
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What was Rachel Reeves’ real inspiration for her budget? What advice is Kamala Harris giving to Joe Biden, and what exactly is a ‘working person’? JD Vance and Tim Walz make their first appearances on the show and Rishi Sunak probably his last.
This week's impressionists are Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod, Jess Robinson and Jason Forbes.
The episode was written by: Tom Jamieson and Nev Fountain, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden and Tom Coles, Cody Dahler, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickson with additional material by Jennifer Walker.
Sound design: Rich EvansExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduced and created by Bill DareProduction Coordinator: Caroline Barlow
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This week on The News Quiz, join guest host Ian Smith, along with Geoff Norcott, Amy Hoggart, Alasdair Beckett-King and Susie McCabe, as they break down accusations of Labour door-knocking across international lines, Musk's super PAC and Trump's Big Mac, and the wild adventures of King Charles in the South Pacific.
Written by Ian Smith.
With additional material by: Alex Kealy, Cameron Loxdale, Christina Riggs and Laura Davis.Producer: Rajiv KariaExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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This week on The News Quiz, the panel assess the fall in inflation, Wes Streeting's latest bright idea.
Written by Lucy Porter, with additional material by: Mike Shephard, Tasha Dhanraj, Peter Tellouche and Alfie Packham.Producer: Rajiv KariaExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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This week on The News Quiz the panel unpack Sue Gray's cabinet exit, the arrival of man (and possible Irish Law firm) Morgan McSweeney and James Cleverly pipped at the post.
Written by Geoff Norcott
With additional material by: Cody Dahler, James Farmer, Tom Mayhew and Christina Riggs.Producer: Rajiv KariaExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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Alasdair Beckett-King, Zoe Lyons, Scott Bennett, and Cindy Yu join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
This week on The News Quiz the panel look for the solution to world peace, check in with the Conservative final four, and tackle Everest (not literally).
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Cody Dahler, Dee Allum, and Peter TelloucheProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser, and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
This week on The News Quiz the panel plough through Keir Starmer's first Labour conference as PM, analyse the effectiveness of the UN, and celebrate the coming of Earth's new moon... All hail Moon 2!
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Jade Gebbie, Mark Granger, Sharon Wanjohi, and Christina RiggsProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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Simon Evans, Ian Smith, Aditi Mittal and Anushka Asthana join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
This week on The News Quiz the panel go through the PM's wardrobe, take a splash into the Lib Dems' conference, and take on the year's greatest mystery... where are all the butterflies?
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Cameron Loxdale, Sarah Campbell, Owen Pullar and Peter TelloucheProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: Pete StraussProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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Simon Evans, Ria Lina, Glenn Moore, and Coco Khan join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
This week on The News Quiz the panel look towards a cold winter for pensioners, an early fall for prisoners, and try to figure out exactly what was being said during the US Presidential debate.
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Christiana Riggs, Rebecca Bain, Sam Lyden and Teresa BurnsProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Giles Aspen
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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Neil Delamere, Lucy Porter, Mark Steel and Marie Le Conte join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.
In this first episode of a brand-new series, Andy and the panel catch up on the events of Labour's first Brat Summer, take a look at a Tory leadership election, and have a brief check in on the rest of the world to make sure it's still there.
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Mike Shephard, Meryl O'Rourke, Sarah Dempster & Peter TelloucheProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: Richard MorrisProduction Coordinator: Jodie CharmanSound Editor: Marc Willcox
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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No time to read the news? Catherine Bohart does it for you in TL;DR. This week - Elon Musk thinks there should be regulation around AI. Is he right? Can AI really change the world, or are we just training our future robot overlords?
Times journalist Hugo Rifkind navigates the ethical minefield of artificial intelligence, while Professor Gina Neff breaks down how AI is already reshaping our lives - and the risks that come with it.
Meanwhile, in the TL;DR Sidebar, comedian Sunil Patel dives into the wild world of AI romance and discovers the perks and pitfalls of having an AI girlfriend. Will it be love at first byte?
Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell, and Pravanya Pillay
With Ellen Patterson as Flobot
Produced by Victoria Lloyd
Recorded and Edited by David Thomas
Production Coordinator - Beverly Tagg
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
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Confused by candidates? If you're feeling adrift ahead of the Conservative leadership election, TL;DR has done the reading for you.
Alex Kealy joins Catherine Bohart to look at the runners and riders. In the sidebar, Russian stand-up Olga Koch looks at why a strong opposition is politically useful, and Financial Times columnist Stephen Bush looks at what it takes for an opposition to get back in the driving seat.
Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell, and Georgie Flinn.
Produced by Victoria Lloyd
Recorded by Merlin Kerr at Monkey Barrel in Edinburgh
Edited by David Thomas
Production Coordinator - Beverly Tagg
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, with our usual nerd sidekick, guest expert and roving comedian correspondent.
This week: What's with all the riotous goings-on?
Writer Tom Neenan explores what's been happening on the streets, Professor Anand Menon explains how this fits into the context of the rise of the far right across Europe and Zoe Lyons wonders why British fascists don't seem to scrub up quite as well as their continental equivalents...
Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell, Georgie Flinn, Ellen Robertson and Pravanya Pillay.
Produced by Lyndsay Fenner & Ben Walker
Recorded and Edited by David Thomas
Production Coordinator - Beverly Tagg & Elise Bramich
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, alongside a guest journalist and roving correspondent Sunil Patel.
This week: what's Putin's endgame in Ukraine?
Topical comedy stalwart Gareth Gwynn is our guide through the detail, and historian Julia Leikin joins to explain how the region's past is affecting its present.
Meanwhile, in the TL;DR Sidebar, comedian Sunil Patel looks at the advantages of having a former comedian as your President when on a war-time footing.
Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell and Georgie Flinn.
Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Lyndsay Fenner
Recorded at the Museum of Comedy, and Edited by David Thomas
Production Coordinators - Beverly Tagg & Anna Madley
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
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Columns. Analysis. The Guardian's Long Read. Who has time? Catherine Bohart, that's who, and she's going beyond the headlines to give you the lowdown on one of the biggest stories this week, alongside a guest journalist and roving correspondent Sunil Patel.
This week: Biden steps down, Kamala steps up, but what's going to happen next? Puzzled by US politics? We've got you babes.
Katy Balls, political editor of The Spectator, and US politics junkie, is our guide through it all; and Professor Sarah Churchwell joins to look deeper into how a younger candidate might affect the vote.
Meanwhile, in the TL;DR Sidebar, comedian Sunil Patel throws his hat in the ring to be the Vice Presidential nominee. For both Trump and Harris.
Written by Catherine Bohart, with Madeleine Brettingham, Sarah Campbell and Ellen Robertson.
Produced by Victoria Lloyd & Lyndsay Fenner
Recorded at the Museum of Comedy, and Edited by David Thomas
Production Coordinators - Beverly Tagg & Katie Sayer
A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4
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Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
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Lucy Porter, Ria Lina, Simon Evans, and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news in this post-General Election special.
It's official: Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister of the UK. Join The News Quiz for this post-vote episode recorded on the Friday morning after the vote has come in. Covering the exit polls, results, the winners, the losers, the other losers, and the rest.
Written by Andy Zaltzman
With additional material by: Peter Tellouche, Alice Fraser, Cameron Loxdale, Stu Cooper and Christina RiggsProducer: Sam HolmesExecutive Producer: James RobinsonProduction Co-ordinator: Sarah NichollsSound Editor: Chris Maclean
A BBC Studios Audio Production for Radio 4An Eco-Audio certified Production
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