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Radio 4 reveals new comedy shows for 2019
Tuesday 13th November 2018
Rowan Atkinson, Harry Hill, Jack Dee, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel, Bridget Christie and Ellie Taylor will be amongst the many stars in Radio 4's 2019 comedy offerings.
Radio 4 sitcom Party to return for one-off special
Friday 9th November 2018
Party, the Radio 4 sitcom about political students starring Tom Basden, Anna Crilly, Tim Key, Jonny Sweet and Katy Wix, is to return for a one-off special focusing on Donald Trump.
Patricia Hodge to star in Mrs Hudson's Radio Show
Tuesday 6th November 2018
Patricia Hodge and Miriam Margolyes are amongst the stars taking on roles in Mrs Hudson's Radio Show, the Radio 4 comedy written by Barry Cryer and his son Bob.
BBC Sounds launch opens up Radio 4 comedy archive
Tuesday 30th October 2018
BBC Radio Player has been replaced with BBC Sounds. The website and app will offer over 80,000 hours of content, including the chance to re-listen to many comedy shows made by Radio 4.
Museum Of Curiosity to record all-star special edition
Friday 19th October 2018
To mark its 10th anniversary, Radio 4 panel show The Museum Of Curiosity is to record an episode featuring past curators.
Stephen Buchanan wins BBC New Comedy Award 2018
Sunday 12th August 2018
Stephen Buchanan has won the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, in a final judged by Sioned Wiliam, Mark Steel and Rachel Parris.
Where's The F In News returns to Radio 4 for full series
Monday 25th June 2018
Where's The F In News, the female-focused panel show, is to return to Radio 4 for a full series following on from the success of the pilot.
Lost Voice Guy's Radio 4 sitcom Ability to return for Series 2
Wednesday 6th June 2018
Ability, the Radio 4 sitcom starring Lee Ridley - the comedian also known as Lost Voice Guy, who won Britain's Got Talent - is to return for a second series.
Nicholas Parsons misses first Just A Minute in 50 years
Monday 4th June 2018
Radio 4 has broadcast an episode of Just A Minute without Nicholas Parsons, the first time it has done so in the show's 50 year history. Gyles Brandreth acted as guest host.
Radio 4 to broadcast un-heard Victoria Wood material
Thursday 26th April 2018
Radio 4 is to broadcast never-heard-before material from Victoria Wood in a new two-part documentary series.