Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 is a weekly topical comedy compilation covering the week's news through satire. It bundles shows including The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, Current-ish and The People Have Spoken, with 260 episodes since October 2021 and typical episodes of about 28 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Weekly British topical comedy with a large Apple Podcasts rating base
- Ratings count of 1,891 on Apple Podcasts with a 4.4 average, of which 1,409 are five-star.
- Weekly episodes of about 28 minutes across 260 episodes, built around the week's news.
- Strong fit for UK-facing brands wanting a witty, politically aware context.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- panel show, sketch comedy, impressions
- Tone
- witty, satirical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 27 to 29 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- BBC Radio 4BBC Sounds
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description promotes only BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 4 programmes.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Political satire dominates titles such as 'Keir vs Kemi' and 'The President's For Overturning', with no explicit flags in the feed.
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/p02pc9pj |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id265307784 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p02pc9pj.rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.
Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The News Quiz: Ep6. The Iron Dome | 2026-10-16 | 28 min |
| The News Quiz: Ep5. 'Manchester Sausage' | 2026-10-09 | 28 min |
| The News Quiz: Ep4. 'Demonstrable lies' | 2026-10-02 | 28 min |
| The News Quiz: Ep3. The Robots Are/Aren't Coming | 2026-09-25 | 29 min |
| The News Quiz: Ep 2. Team Vibes vs Team Bribes | 2026-09-18 | 28 min |
| The News Quiz: Ep1. The Burnham bounce? | 2026-09-11 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Topical comedy from the sharpest satirical minds in the business. Listen first on BBC Sounds, every Friday. Is the news driving you up the wall? You’re not alone. Let the comedians take the strain and work out what’s been funny this week. Features BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn’t Read. Listen on BBC Sounds, seven days earlier than anywhere else, and…
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About Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 is a weekly topical comedy programme from the BBC, assembling satirical segments from The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, Current-ish and The People Have Spoken. According to the feed and the BBC programme page, the show has 260 episodes since October 2021, released every seven days, with episodes typically running about 28 minutes.
The show is published by BBC Radio 4 and distributed through BBC Sounds, which the feed promotes as the first place to hear episodes. Apple Podcasts lists 1,891 ratings with a 4.4 average, of which 1,409 are five-star. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to number roughly 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, skewing UK-based and spread across age groups.
The feed carries no sponsors, and the BBC does not run commercial advertising on this programme. Any brand approach would be handled through Starbooked contact details; estimated rates of $360 to $2,000 per episode apply to a host-read mid-roll, though BBC policy likely rules this out. Best suited to UK brands seeking broad, politically aware comedy adjacency.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
How much does Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads. The BBC does not carry commercial sponsorship on this programme, so actual availability is unlikely.
What is Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 about?
It is a weekly topical comedy programme that satirises the week's news through panel shows, sketches and impressions drawn from BBC Radio 4 series including The News Quiz and Dead Ringers.
How do I contact Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4 about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked, though the BBC's own policies on sponsorship should be checked first.