Newsjack
- Radio sketch show
- BBC Radio 4 Extra / BBC Radio 7
- 2009 - 2021
- 143 episodes (24 series)
Topical satirical sketch show on Radio 4 Extra. The programme had an 'open door' policy allowing anyone to submit material. Stars Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Romesh Ranganathan, Justin Edwards and more.
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Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018 shortlist
The shortlisted TV and radio shows for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2018 have been announced. 60 programmes are now in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title.
British Comedy Guide, 21st January 2019Kiri Pritchard-McLean to host Newsjack
Kiri Pritchard-McLean has been announced as the new host of Newsjack, Radio 4 Extra's topical comedy show that has an open door submission policy.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2018Radio 4 comedies nominated in BBC Audio Awards 2019
A number of Radio 4 comedy series have been nominated in the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 21st November 2018Series 19, Episode 2 analysis
Part 2 of our series of articles exploring the sketches used on Series 19 of Newsjack...
Why Did The Chicken?, 22nd September 2018Newsjack sketch analysis
As a new series of Newsjack airs, we take a look at the key ingredients behind the sketches broadcast each episode...
Why Did The Chicken?, 15th September 2018Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 shortlist
The shortlisted TV and radio shows for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2017 have been announced. 60 programmes are in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title.
British Comedy Guide, 15th January 2018The Newsjack Writers' Room
Exclusive to BBC Radio 4 Extra, Newsjack showcases the week's news stories which have been lovingly bashed, mashed and moulded into sketches and one-liners. Anyone can submit material to go into the show alongside material from the show's core group of writers. Claire Wetton explains how she made the move from submitting material to being part of the show's Writers' Room...
Claire Wetton, BBC Writersroom, 8th February 2017Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 shortlists announced
The shortlists for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2016 have been revealed. 60 shows are in the running for the Comedy Of The Year title. Voting is now open.
British Comedy Guide, 16th January 2017Newsjack Addict goes to a Newsjack Writers Briefing
The first bit of advice I can pass on is, if you ever get an invite to a Newsjack Writers' Briefing, accept it immediately!
Simon Paul Miller, Comedy Crowd, 12th January 2017Angela Barnes to take over Newsjack
Angela Barnes has been announced as the new host of Radio 4 Extra sketch show Newsjack.
British Comedy Guide, 12th December 2016