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The Prince of Wales marks 50 years of Just A Minute
Friday 16th December 2016
HRH The Prince of Wales has recorded a special message to mark iconic Radio 4 comedy panel show Just A Minute entering its 50th anniversary year.
Angela Barnes to take over Newsjack
Monday 12th December 2016
Angela Barnes has been announced as the new host of Radio 4 Extra sketch show Newsjack.
Sue Perkins to host Radio 4 panel show about local newspapers
Thursday 8th December 2016
Sue Perkins is to host Hold The Front Page, a Radio 4 panel show about local news headlines.
Radio 4 to broadcast Ronnie Corbett tribute
Sunday 4th December 2016
Radio 4 is to broadcast a tribute programme to celebrate the career of Ronnie Corbett. Remembering Ronnie Corbett will be broadcast on New Year's Eve.
Harry Secombe's son to play his roles in The Missing Hancocks
Friday 2nd December 2016
Andrew Secombe, the son of the late Harry Secombe, has joined the cast of Radio 4's The Missing Hancocks. He will play roles his father played in the original shows.
Peter Kay to join Johnnie Walker for Radio 2 road trip special
Wednesday 30th November 2016
Peter Kay is to be the guest on a two hour Radio 2 special in which he and presenter Johnnie Walker go on a road trip.
Harry Hill to star in Radio 4 prison sitcom
Wednesday 30th November 2016
Harry Hill is to star in Life On Egg, a Radio 4 sitcom about a remote prison written by Dan Maier.
Radio 4 reveals Christmas comedy highlights
Tuesday 22nd November 2016
Radio 4 has revealed its Christmas comedy highlights for 2016. Listeners can look forward to specials starring Nicholas Parsons, Tim Vine, Lenny Henry, John Finnemore and more.
14 comedy shows up for BBC Audio Awards 2017
Tuesday 22nd November 2016
The shortlists for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2017 has been revealed, with 14 comedies in the running across the 'Best Scripted Comedy' and 'Best Comedy With A Live Audience' categories.
Radio 4 to record new sitcom Alone
Monday 21st November 2016
Radio 4 is working on Alone, a new sitcom by Moray Hunter about five single middle aged people living in a house together. Stars include Angus Deayton.