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A Good Read

Ruby Tandoh and Jake Yapp

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Comedian Jake Yapp and The Great British Bake Off contestant Ruby Tandoh talk to presenter Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books. Nora Ephron and Ian McEwan feature. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Ruby Tandoh
Interviewed Guest:
Jake Yapp
Producer:
Beth O'Dea

The Now Show

Series 51

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis re-cap the week through topical stand-up and sketches with guests Darren Harriot, Sophie Willan, Jake Yapp, Gemma Arrowsmith and William Sitwell. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Darren Harriot
Performer:
Sophie Willan
Performer:
Jake Yapp
Performer:
William Sitwell

The Now Show

Series 47

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, John Finnemore, Jasper Rees, Jess Ransom, Jake Yapp and Harry the Piano. Show more

The Now Show

Series 48

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. They are joined by Mike Wilmot, Jake Yapp, Gemma Arrowsmith and Harry the Piano. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Charlie counts down to the 2015 general election and looks at reality show 10,000 BC, while Jake Yapp distils The One Show down to 84 seconds and Philomena Cunk ponders philosophy. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Russell Brand:
Morgana Robinson
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Writer:
Dan Maier
Executive Producer:
Annabel Jones
Executive Producer:
Nick Vaughan-Smith

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Charlie Brooker and guests take a satirical look at everything from Fifty Shades of Grey, Eat Well for Less and 4D cinemas to the economy, Greek austerity and the horror of ISIS. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Writer:
Dan Maier
Executive Producer:
Annabel Jones
Executive Producer:
Nick Vaughan-Smith

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Satire as Charlie Brooker runs through the chart climbers, fallers and new entries with a look at the top 40 things to be worried about, from artificial intelligence to fracking. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Executive Producer:
Annabel Jones
Executive Producer:
Nick Vaughan-Smith

Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe

Series 3

Episode 6: Extra

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Charlie is joined by a variety of great guests to point out the madness of our modern world. A look at the best bits of the latest series - with quite a lot of new bits too. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Participant:
Morgana Robinson
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Executive Producer:
Annabel Jones
Executive Producer:
Nick Vaughan-Smith

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland

Charlie Brooker points his finger at the week and laughs, with a satirical look at the last seven days, including Benefits Street, The Voice, snow in America and new technology. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Participant:
Doug Stanhope
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Participant:
Brian Limond
Interviewed Guest:
Chris Williams

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Charlie Brooker looks at political sex scandals on both sides of the English Channel, Doug Stanhope bemoans the youth of today and Philomena Cunk explains the theory of evolution. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Participant:
Doug Stanhope
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Participant:
Brian Limond
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Thomas

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Charlie Brooker and guests take a satirical look back at the week's news and telly, including Justin Bieber, winter sports reality series The Jump and Twitter 'trolls'. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Participant:
Doug Stanhope
Participant:
Jake Yapp
Interviewed Guest:
Sean Holden

The Vote Now Show

Series 3

28/05/2017

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of election news and comment from comedians, journalists and commentators. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Ensemble:
Jake Yapp
Ensemble:
Ellie Taylor
Ensemble:
Luke Kempner
Ensemble:
Emma Sidi
Interviewed Guest:
Thomas Kielinger
Writer:
Steve Punt
Writer:
Jake Yapp
Writer:
Emma Sidi
Writer:
Tom Neenan
Producer:
Adnan Ahmed

The Now Show

Series 46

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches along with Laura Shavin, Alice Lowe, David Quantick, Jake Yapp and Harry the Piano. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Laura Shavin
Performer:
Alice Lowe
Performer:
David Quantick
Performer:
Jake Yapp
Interviewed Guest:
Tom Peck

The Now Show

Series 51

Episode 7

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week in topical stand-up and sketches, with help from Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Ashley Blaker and Daliso Chaponda. Show more

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 1

History and the Role of the Entertainer

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Alexei on the role of the entertainer, why he’ll never go on Strictly and why Newsnight needs to be 11 hours long. From 2016. Show more

The Now Show

Series 50

17/03/2017

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Jack Carroll, Jake Yapp and Jess Robinson present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Jack Carroll
Performer:
Jake Yapp
Performer:
Jess Robinson
Producer:
Joe Nunnery

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

A few hours before the polls open, Charlie Brooker presents an irreverent look back at the 2015 election campaign, mixing the big stories with the funniest and strangest moments. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Charlie Brooker
Philomena Cunk:
Diane Morgan
Barry Shitpeas:
Al Campbell
Various Characters:
Morgana Robinson
Various Characters:
Jake Yapp
Various Characters:
Adam Curtis
Emily Surname:
Catriona Knox
Executive Producer:
Annabel Jones
Executive Producer:
Nick Vaughan-Smith

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The Now Show

Series 52

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and guests present the week's news via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jen Brister, Desiree Burch, Jake Yapp and Tanni Grey-Thompson. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Punt
Presenter:
Hugh Dennis
Performer:
Jen Brister
Performer:
Desiree Burch
Performer:
Jake Yapp
Interviewed Guest:
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Interviewed Guest:
Robin Ince
Producer:
Matt Stronge