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The Newsmakers with Rachel Parris

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BBC Radio 4 - The Newsmakers with Rachel Parris

Topical character comedy, hosted by Rachel Parris.

The first of our satirical specials this summer. The Newsmakers is an interview show where host Rachel Parris will deliver her views on the week's news and then talk to the people at the centre of those stories, from journalists to MPs to yacht-attacking orcas - all of whom are fictional, and played by comedians.

Presented by Rachel Parris

Guests: 
Rosie Holt
Nim Odedra
Sam Pamphilon
Michael Spicer
Bilal Zafar

Additional material: Erika Ehler, Gareth Gwynn & Robin Morgan

Recorded and edited by David Thomas

Producer: Ed Morrish

A Lead Mojo production for BBC Radio 4

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