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The Penny Dreadfuls to present spy spoof on Radio 4
Tuesday 16th May 2017
Comedy group The Penny Dreadfuls are to perform Le Carré On Spying, a new special as part of their long-running collaboration with Radio 4.
Gein's Family Giftshop return to BBC Radio Wales
Thursday 11th May 2017
BBC Radio Wales has ordered a third series of the comedy show written by and starring sketch group Gein's Family Giftshop.
Radio 4 orders a second series of Women Talking About Cars
Friday 5th May 2017
Radio 4 has ordered another series of Women Talking About Cars, the light-hearted chat show hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell. Guests will include Sheila Hancock.
Radio 4 to broadcast John Cleese Presents
Thursday 20th April 2017
Radio 4 is to broadcast John Cleese Presents, a series which features extracts from the Fawlty Towers star's autobiography alongside new material.
Adil Ray to host topical radio show pilot
Saturday 15th April 2017
Citizen Khan star Adil Ray is to host That Was The Tweet That Was, a topical radio comedy show that looks at the past week of social media.
Beef And Dairy Network Podcast to be broadcast on Radio 4
Thursday 13th April 2017
The Beef And Dairy Network Podcast, a spoof show by Benjamin Partridge about "the production of beef animals and dairy herds", is to be broadcast on Radio 4.
Russell Brand to present show on Radio X
Thursday 30th March 2017
Russell Brand is returning to live radio, with a new show on Radio X on Sundays between 11am and 1pm.
Marcus Brigstocke and Josie Lawrence to star in Radio 4 panel show
Thursday 23rd March 2017
Marcus Brigstocke and Josie Lawrence are set to star in Crash Course, a Radio 4 panel show that challenges guests to learn everything about a subject in 24 hours.
Grant Stott to present comedy quiz show on BBC Radio Scotland
Monday 20th March 2017
Grant Stott is to present Stop The Press, a new comedy quiz show on BBC Radio Scotland.
Robin Morgan to make two shows for BBC Radio Wales
Saturday 4th March 2017
Stand-up comedian Robin Morgan is making two shows for BBC Radio Wales. A sitcom pilot called Relocation, and a radio version of his 2016 stand-up show.