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Satirical take on the news from the all-star cast including Chris Morris and Steve Coogan

A satirical take on world news from the all-star cast including Chris Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Schneider and Rebecca Front

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Pre-natal beauty therapy hits the headlines. Chris Morris hosts the incisive news satire.

Pre-natal beauty therapy hits the headlines. Chris Morris hosts the incisive news satire. With Steve Coogan. From April 1992.

Pre-natal beauty therapy, DNA shocker – and a special report on sumo wrestlers.

All the news as it happens, if it happens from the BBC's urgent and incisive news overview.

Plus all the sport from Alan Partridge.

Savagely satirical award-winning comedy starring Chris Morris.

With:

Steve Coogan
David Schneider
Rebecca Front
Patrick Marber
Doon Mackichan

Written by Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Richard Herring, Steven Wells, Patrick Marber, Andrew Glover and Stewart Lee.

Producer: Armando lannucci

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992.

On the Hour: Series 2

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

A satirical take on the news from the all-star cast such as Chris Morris and Steve Coogan

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