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Series 121
1. The Burnham bounce?
After a summer break we're back with a new series and a new PM.
04 Sep 2026,·28 mins
The News Quiz: Ep1. The Burnham bounce?
The Golden Pince-Nez - Part Three
We have reached the closing stages of our investigation...
04 Sep 2026,·32 mins
David Alorka, Dougie Anderson, Gail Emms, Ian Moore
David Alorka, Dougie Anderson, Gail Emms and Ian Moore join Rick Edwards.
05 Sep 2026,·62 mins
Your Next Listen: Unspeakable
Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests Armando Iannucci, Jessie Cave and Chloe Petts.
03 Sep 2026,·28 mins
2. The Magic Theatre
Can Margarita find her Master? What will happen when Woland appears at the theatre?
14 Nov 1992,·60 mins
British Maple Syrup
Ian Smith calls on Cody Dahler, Ayoade Bamgboye and the people to solve the UK's problems.
28 Aug 2026,·28 mins
Series 17
New series. New term. New prime minister
New series. New term. New prime minister.
02 Sep 2026,·14 mins
2. Edge of Blackness
Edward and Michael go undercover in duffle coats to a CND protest.
01 Sep 1993,·30 mins
Fighting for Freedom
This week's second helping from the Socially Distant Sports Bar
04 Sep 2026,·25 mins
Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah and Kemah Bob
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
21 Aug 2026,·28 mins
3. Looking at Linda and Where's the F in News
Sisters in Satire: a comedy journey exploring women in satire.
24 Mar 2021,·50 mins
1998
Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Jack Dee 'look back' at the decade yet to happen.
30 Jul 1993,·30 mins
Series 2
8. So Long, and Thanks for all the Cash.
In the final episode, an illustrious career is coming to an end.
02 May 2025,·28 mins
Television
Frank Muir explores the world of TV with the help of Alfred Marks.
22 Sep 1975,·30 mins
Series 4
Episode 6
From Ed Miliband to Lady Gaga, Jon Culshaw and gang explore bizarre private lives.
02 Jan 2014,·30 mins
Series 1
With job cuts predicted, who will survive the bloodbath?
10 Jul 2009,·30 mins
6. Something in My Eye
Brian asks Roger to sign an important form.
06 May 2026,·14 mins
Series 3
Immigration, Espionage, and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition
The Naked Week tackles immigration, espionage and a game of Guess Who? - Epstein Edition.
21 Nov 2025,·28 mins
10. Spiritual Enlightenment Down a Well
Celebrate spirituality, togetherness and government cover-ups in the well of wellbeing.
04 Jun 2025,·14 mins
Episode 4
Comic scenes from modern life.
04 Oct 2023,·28 mins
6. The Politics of the Ban
Politicians love a ban. But does banning anything ever actually work?
16 Apr 2026,·28 mins
6. Mushrooms
Ruth and Carla experiment with micro-dosing. Revelations and home truths abound…
04 Oct 2023,·14 mins
Humanity
What does it mean to be human?
18 Jun 2025,·28 mins
A Perforated Ulster Best Of
Da and Uncle Andy host the show that dissects the week’s news.
06 Jun 2026,·30 mins
Jeremy Bentham's 'Auto-Icon'
Subhadra Das debunks some myths about a curious object.
17 Feb 2023,·25 mins
15. Cheesy Feet and Old Ibiza Ravers
Michelle's broken her laptop in a bizarre way and Laura's living her 'amish best life'.
21 Jun 2023,·37 mins
Care
Who cares? Why do we care? If genes are selfish why is altruism attractive?
10 Nov 2017,·28 mins
5: Gallerina, Gallerina
Hayley Atwell reads the last in William Boyd's short story series skewering the art world.
26 Nov 2023,·14 mins
Amazon: Prime or Prime-evil?
Nearly award-winning investigator Amber Jolt's latest investigative investigation.
31 Aug 2023,·28 mins
