Political Animal
- Radio stand-up
- BBC Radio 4
- 2005 - 2008
- 11 episodes (2 series)
Radio show featuring political stand-up and sketches, hosted by John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman.
Episode menu
Series 2, Episode 2
Broadcast details
- Date
- Tuesday 17th June 2008
- Time
- 11pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Oliver | Host / Presenter |
| Andy Zaltzman | Host / Presenter |
| Frankie Boyle | Guest |
| Ian Stone | Guest |
| Stewart Lee | Guest |
| Alison Carpenter | Producer |
Press
R4 tightens leash on Political Animal
BBC Radio 4 is tightening up its editorial control of indie Avalon's output after the BBC Trust upheld a complaint about satirical comedy Political Animal. In an episode of the show broadcast in June last year, a Palestinian woman was referred to as "being punched to pieces by a very angry Jew". The Trust's investigation into the item was prompted by a listener complaint that the word Jew was used in an offensive way.
Robin Parker, Broadcast, 6th January 2009Another BBC clampdown
The BBC has promised to take tighter control of Radio 4 comedy Political Animal, following a complaint that a Frankie Boyle gag was anti-semitic. One listener complained that the programme used the word 'Jew' in an offensive way - and the BBC Trust agreed. Ironically, one of the show's hosts, stand-up John Oliver, is Jewish.
Chortle, 6th January 2009