Comedy of the Week
Comedy of the Week, published by BBC Radio 4, collects the station's latest comedy programmes, including panel shows, stand-up specials and sketch series. The feed holds 51 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a sponsor rate of about $90 to $630 per episode.
Long-running BBC Radio 4 comedy with a broad, established UK audience
- Published by BBC Radio 4 with a consistent weekly release of comedy programmes.
- 437 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.2 stars show an engaged listener base.
- Episodes run about 28 to 29 minutes, giving room for a host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel show, stand-up special, sketch series
- Tone
- witty, light
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 28 to 29 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles such as 'Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club' and 'Dead Ringers' indicate topical and political satire; the feed carries no explicit flag, and explicit is set to 0.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9x6 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id412151541 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p02pc9x6.rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Room 101 with Paul Merton | 2026-10-12 | 29 min |
| Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club | 2026-10-05 | 28 min |
| Your Mum | 2026-09-28 | 28 min |
| Omid Djalili: Namaste | 2026-09-21 | 28 min |
| Unspeakable | 2026-09-14 | 29 min |
| The Skewer | 2026-09-07 | 15 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.
About Comedy of the Week
Comedy of the Week is a BBC Radio 4 podcast that gathers the network's latest comedy programmes, including panel shows, stand-up specials and sketch series. The feed, published by BBC Radio 4 and hosted on files.bbci.co.uk, lists 51 episodes released on a weekly cadence, with a median length of about 29 minutes. The show's Apple Podcasts page shows 437 ratings averaging 4.2 stars since December 2010.
The audience is estimated rather than published, so these figures are estimates only. Based on the rating count and the show's age, the team estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United Kingdom. No sponsors appear in the feed, and the show's BBC origin may limit commercial integrations.
Brands with UK awareness goals or entertainment campaigns are the best fit. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $630 per episode, subject to BBC approval.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Comedy of the Week can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Comedy of the Week
How much does Comedy of the Week charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $90 to $630 per episode. Rates are estimates and may not apply to BBC programming.
What is Comedy of the Week about?
Comedy of the Week is a BBC Radio 4 podcast that collects the network's latest comedy programmes, including panel shows, stand-up and sketch series, released weekly.
How do I contact Comedy of the Week about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. BBC commercial rules may apply.
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