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Chris McCausland's You Heard It Here First returning to Radio 4
Friday 24th November 2023
Chris McCausland's Radio 4 panel show You Heard It Here First is returning for an expanded second series next year. The blind comic has also given a positive update on whether his Channel 4 travelogue, Wonders Of The World I Can't See, will also be back for a second run.
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz returns, as his book goes on sale
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz is returning for an end of year special on Radio 4, as a title and publication date has emerged for his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime: A Bengali Boy's Search For The Meaning Of Life.
The Ultimate Choice returns to Radio 4
Wednesday 25th October 2023
The Ultimate Choice is returning to Radio 4 next year, once again hosted by Steph McGovern and with guests including Russell Kane, Isy Suttie, Darren Harriott and Amy Gledhill.
Funny Women Awards celebrate 20 years with Radio 4 retrospective
Tuesday 5th September 2023
The Funny Women Awards celebrates its twentieth anniversary with a retrospective history on Radio 4, presented by Kerry Godliman. 20 Years Of Funny Women features archive performances and interviews with Jo Brand, Diane Morgan, Zoe Lyons, Rachel Parris, Sindhu Vee and more.
Laura Smyth to record Radio 4 stand-up special
Monday 28th August 2023
Laura Smyth is to record a Radio 4 stand-up special titled I Don't Know What To Say.
Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics renewed to Series 10
Monday 10th July 2023
Natalie Haynes has confirmed her Radio 4 format Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics will return for Series 9 in November, and that a tenth series will follow in 2024.
Jon Long's Carbon Lifeforms returns to Radio 4 for two specials
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Jon Long's environmental comedy Carbon Lifeforms is returning to Radio 4 for two specials, following a successful pilot last year. The first special records in London next month, while the second will air at Christmas.
Chortle Student Comedy Award 2023 final to air on Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 26th April 2023
Radio 4 Extra is to broadcast the 2023 final of the Chortle Student Comedy Award on Thursday 13th July.
Guests revealed for Radio 4's Best Medicine recordings
Thursday 20th April 2023
Kiri Pritchard-McLean is now preparing to record a full series of Best Medicine, the Radio 4 panel show that takes a deep dive into the science of healthcare. Sukh Ojla, Nabil Abdulrashid, Suzi Ruffell, Jordan Gray, Sarah Kendall and Ria Lina.
Fighting Talk not broadcast in support of Gary Lineker
Saturday 11th March 2023
BBC Radio 5 Live's sports-based panel game Fighting Talk was not aired today, seemingly in support of Gary Lineker following his suspension from Match Of The Day.