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1. News Quiz 7th January 2022

   7 januari 2022 · 28 min

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   Andy Zaltzman and the News Quiz return to satirise the weeks news from the UK and beyond. Lees meer

   This week Andy is joined by Alice Fraser, Chris McCausland, Katie Perrior and Ahir Shah. They look at the smallprint on Keir Starmer's 'contract with Britain', rate Boris Johnson's new look, and discuss Novak Djokovic's double fault.

   Chair's Script: Written by Andy Zaltzman
   Additional Material: Written by Simon Alcock, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Alice Fraser, Rajiv Karia and Hannah Platt
   Production Coordinator: Katie Baum
   Sound Editor: Marc Willcox
   Producer: Gwyn Rhys Davies

   A BBC Studios Production

2. News Quiz: Best of 2021

   31 december 2021 · 28 min

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   Andy Zaltzman raids the 2021 archive to remember amongst other things, a man in a horned helmet running around the Capitol Building, the leader of the opposition not being allowed into a pub and Britain's favourite alpaca. Lees meer

   Producer: Richard Morris
   Production co-ordinator: Katie Baum

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3. Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - The Multiverse Special

   24 december 2021 · 43 min

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   A "Today programme" special which takes a satirical look back at recent events in alternative earths around the multiverse. There are worlds in which England attempts to break free from the yoke of Scottish rule, the most serious pandemic is Man Flu, Love Island is an important world power, Ronnie Corbett is worshipped as a god and TV series Succession is also wildly popular - but not as you would know it. Lees meer

   Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.

   Written by Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickinson, Rob Darke, Dan Audritt and Kat Butterfield, Cody Dahler, and Duncan Wisbey.

   Producer... Bill Dare
   Production Coordinator... Caroline Barlow
   Sound Designer... Rich Evans
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4. Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - Episode 2

   17 december 2021 · 28 min

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   For the first time broadcast live, from the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Friday. This live show will feature Professor Sir Chris Whitty as you’ve never seen him before, Boris Johnson seeks the help of The Repair Shop, there's guidance on how to have fun without the office party and the epic quest to get a booster jab. Lees meer

   With, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.

   Written by: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Edward Tew, Sophie Dickson, Rob Darke, Cody Dahler and Rachel Ethorn.

   Producer: Bill Dare
   Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow
   A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.

5. Dead Ringers - Christmas Specials 2021 - Episode 1

   10 december 2021 · 25 min

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   The team delve into what really happened at Downing Street last Christmas, the real source of the Omicron variant, and follow Boris and Carrie’s baby’s first day at her new job. Lees meer

   Performed by Jon Culshaw, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens, Debra Stephenson and Duncan Wisbey.

   Written by
   Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Laurence Howarth, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Edward Tew, Rob Darke, Natasha Dhanraj and Cody Dahler.

   Producer: Bill Dare
   Production Coordinator: Caroline Barlow
   A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4

6. The Now Show - 3rd December - feat Janine Harouni, Jamie MacDonald, Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner

   3 december 2021 · 28 min

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   Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! Lees meer

   Joining them for the final episode of the series and all from a safe distance is Janine Harouni, Jamie MacDonald with music supplied by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.

   Voice Actors: Kieran Hodgson and Nimisha Odedra.

   Producer: Rajiv Karia
   Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe

   BBC Studios Production

7. The Now Show - 26th November - feat Athena Kugblenu, Geoff Norcott, and Huge Davies

   26 november 2021 · 28 min

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   Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in the BBC's Radio Theatre in front of a remote audience. Lees meer

   Joining them from a safe distance is Athena Kugblenu taking on MPs wages, and Geoff Norcott on must-see TV. This week's music is supplied by Huge Davies.

   Voice Actors: Emma Sidi and Jason Forbes

   Producer: Rajiv Karia
   Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe

   BBC Studios Production

8. The Now Show - 19th November ft Ria Lina, Josh Pugh and Beardyman

   19 november 2021 · 28 min

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   Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! Lees meer

   Joining them from a safe distance is Ria Lina taking on back-seat scientists, Josh Pugh pondering on dinosaur discoveries, and Beardyman playing us out with a jazzy ode to staying calm.

   Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Natasha Hodgson
   Producer: Rajiv Karia
   Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe

   BBC Studios Production

9. The Now Show - 12th November ft Gareth Gwynn, Michael Spicer, Priya Hall and Ignacio Lopez

   12 november 2021 · 28 min

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   Steve Punt and Gareth Gwynn present the week via topical stand-up and sketches in front of a remote audience - and all from their own home! Lees meer

   Joining them from a safe distance is Michael Spicer tackling non-sensical poiticians, Priya Hall wonders why we're experiencing shortages of pretty much everything and Igancio Lopez plays us out with a Bowie-inspired song about billionaires in space.

   Voice Actors: Luke Kempner and Karen Bartke.

   Producer: Pete Strauss & Rajiv Karia
   Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe

   BBC Studios Production

10. The Now Show - 29th October ft Felicity Ward, Aurie Styla and Jess Robinson

    29 oktober 2021 · 28 min

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    Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches and they're back in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a remote audience. Lees meer

    Joining them from a safe distance is Felicity Ward who has a foolproof plan for improving food in this country and Aurie Styla giving survival tips for the pandemic and the smug benefits of owning an electric car.

    We also get a sneak peek at Adele's 23rd album, 96, from Jess Robinson. Music composed by Alex Silverman.

    Voice Actors: Gemma Arrowsmith and Luke Kempner

    Producer: Pete Strauss
    Production Co-Ordinator: Sarah Sharpe

    BBC Studios Production