Political Animal
Radio show featuring political stand-up and sketches, hosted by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman
- Genre
- Sketch Show
- Broadcast
- 2005 - 2008
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 11 (2 series)
- Starring
- John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman
- Producer
- Alison Carpenter
John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman host this late-night satirical show which mixes stand-up and sketches. The programme features a wide range of guests performing cutting-edge political satire. The series is based on the hit live stand-up shows of the same name.
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Wednesday 4th April 2007 on BBC Radio 4 at 11pm
- Last new broadcast
- Tuesday 15th July 2008 on BBC Radio 4 at 11pm
- Length of episodes
- 30 minutes
Website links
- BBC Homepage
Homepage for the show on the BBC Radio 4 website. - epguides.com
Brief guides to the episodes broadcast.

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