Top 20 British Radio Sketch Shows
This page lists in alphabetical order the top 20 British radio sketch shows, as determined by a combination of the results of previous polls, award wins, and BCG's visitor data. We'll soon begin ordering this list with data from our new Like buttons, so get clicking the shows you love!
Armando Iannucci
A radio sketch show co-written and performed by Armando Iannucci before the height of his fame.
Ayres On The Air
Pam Ayres presents sketches, poetry and anecdotes. With Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
Blue Jam
Dark, disturbing and ambient Sony Award winning sketch show written by and starring Chris Morris. Broadcast on Radio 1 in the late 1990s.
Down The Line
Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as the clueless and tactless DJ Gary Bellamy.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
A long-running radio sketch show combining anarchic comedy with awful puns, silly songs and indulgent self-mocking.
Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking
Radio sketch show starring Perrier Award-winning comedian Laura Solon.
Look Away Now
Topical Radio 4 sports-based sketch show which presents hot-off-the-press sketches, spoof interviews and non-expert analysis.
Newsjack
Topical satirical sketch show on Radio 4 Extra. The programme has an 'open door' policy allowing anyone to submit material.
Round The Horne
Hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne and co, created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman.
Sketchorama
Radio 4's showcase of sketch acts. Featuring established and up-and-coming sketch groups performing in front of a live studio audience.
The Lee Mack Show
The quick-fire comic presents stand-up, sketches and music in his popular show for Radio 2.
