DMs Are Open. Image shows from L to R: Athena Kugblenu, Ali Shahalom
DMs Are Open

DMs Are Open

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • 2022 - 2023
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

A sketch show hosted by Athena Kugblenu and Ali Official that accepts submissions from the public. Also features Ali Shahalom.

DMs Are Open. Image shows from L to R: Ali Shahalom, Athena Kugblenu

Key details

Genre
Sketch Show
Broadcast
2022 - 2023
Channel
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Episodes
13 (2 series)
Stars
Athena Kugblenu and Ali Shahalom
Producers
Sadia Azmat and Rajiv Karia
Company

Building on the success of Newsjack, DMs Are Open provides opportunities for up-and-coming writers and performers to break into the industry, for example with a voice notes section of the show hearing directly from the public themselves. The satirical sketch show is loosely topical, reflecting online conversations and trends through a heady cocktail of comedy formats. This broader playing field is designed to attract a wide range of submissions and will reflect pop culture, hot takes and the political and social zeitgeist.

While the first series was topical, the second series follows a non-topical format and and will be recorded in front of an audience.

Catch-up

Website links

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 19th May 2022 at 10:30pm on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Most recent repeats

Recording details

  • Bush Hall, Freddie's Bar and BBC Cymru Wales - Series 2

Share this page