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Newsjack

BBC Radio 4 Extra and BBC Radio 7 sketch show written by the public. 143 episodes (pilot + 24 series), 2009 - 2021. Stars Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Romesh Ranganathan and others.

Another series is in development.

See Also

Newsjack Unplugged. Copyright: BBC.

Newsjack Unplugged

Short-form spin-off from Newsjack, featuring a monologue, new sketches and archive material.

Tilt. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Simon Brodkin, Nick Mohammed, Oliver Maltman, Katy Wix, Isy Suttie. Copyright: BBC.

Tilt

A radio sketch show that takes the news of the week and looks at it from odd angles. Much of the material comes from new writers.

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show. Copyright: BBC.

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show

A comedy showcase from BBC Radio Norfolk, featuring the comedic talents of those who live in the area.

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself. Lewis Macleod. Copyright: BBC.

Lewis Macleod Is Not Himself

Impressions-based sketch show starring Lewis Macleod.

Damn The Torpedoes. Copyright: Kirrin Productions.

Damn The Torpedoes!

Military themed radio sketch show for the British Forces Broadcasting Service.

Lewis Macleod's Wired News. Lewis (Lewis Macleod). Copyright: The Comedy Unit.

Lewis Macleod's Wired News

Topical BBC Radio Scotland sketch show. Lewis Macleod hosts a mock drivetime news show satirising the rolling news agenda.

The Show What You Wrote. Image shows from L to R: Fiona Clarke, Gavin Webster. Copyright: BBC.

The Show What You Wrote

Radio 4 sketch show written by members of the public. Each episode covers a different theme.

Joe Lycett.

It's Not What You Know

Panel show testing the knowledge of panellists in regards to how well they know their own families and friends. Hosted by Joe Lycett.

The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed.

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Radio comedies in which sketch group The Penny Dreadfuls - aka Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck - present plays around historical subjects.

Radio 4.

Week Ending

A satirical sketch show that started many comedy careers and ran for more than 1,100 episodes, for nearly 30 years.

Spats. John-Luke Roberts. Copyright: BBC.

Spats

Radio sketch series by BBC New Comedy Award finalist John-Luke Roberts, in which sketches are used to determine which of two opposing sides is better.

Play And Record. Copyright: BBC.

Play And Record

A BBC Radio 7 sketch show that aims to showcase new comedy talent.

Recorded For Training Purposes. Copyright: BBC.

Recorded For Training Purposes

A fast-paced sketch show about modern communication. Much of the material comes from new writers.