Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The Rwanda bill passes through parliament so will Rishi call an election? Who is really behind the rumours about Angela Rayner? Will Rylan and Stacey Solomon manage to say anything sensible? All questions answered.The series writers include: Nev Fountain & Tom Jamieson, Ed Amsden & Tom Coles, Laurence Howarth, Rob Darke, Edward Tew, Sophie Dixon, Sarah Campbell, Toussaint Douglass, Cody Dahler, Joe Topping, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Angela Channell, Lizzy Mansfield, Christina Riggs, Peter Tellouche, Rachel Thorne, and Sarah Dempster.Exec: James Robinson Sound Design: Rich Evans Prod Co-Ordinator: Dan Marchini Producer: Bill Dare

Guests Gemma Arrowsmith and Rory Bremner join the show to discuss the Beijing Half Marathon scandal and the law firm who accidentally divorced the wrong couple. The episode is filled with witty humor, political satire, and entertaining anecdotes about cheating in marathons and online dating.

Gareth Gwynn delves into internet archives, Laura Lexx discusses Russ Cook's Africa run, Jon Long performs an original song, and voices from Daniel Barker and Gemma Arrowsmith are featured. The podcast covers political and technological scandals, reflections on past predictions and AI, science and climate change focus, eclipses and Olympic preparations, and mental health reflections.

Jon Holmes discusses animals in the news while Angela Barnes covers theft on a comedy show. Topics include April Fool's pranks, water shortages, a satirical bill targeting homeless people, quirky news stories, health reporting accuracy, Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace, and a humorous song on overcoming challenges.

Stand-up comedian Geoff Norcott discusses cynical advertising strategies, comedian Rachel Fairburn talks about the nation's obsession with conspiracy theories, and musician Rachel Parris performs an original song on this comedy podcast episode.

Comedians discuss Laura Kenny's retirement, nation's health, and a singer-songwriter performs an original song. Topics include political satire, pothole problems, Dame Laura Kenny's legacy, generational health concerns, and humorous confessions.

Marcus Brigstocke discusses screen addiction while Ria Lina comments on the overlap between International Women's Day and the Oscars. The podcast also explores topics such as political uncertainty, phone bans in schools, social media addiction, happiness surveys, quirky national rankings, humor in feminism, and Hollywood choices.

Comedians Mark Steel, Marie Le Conte, Simon Evans, and Zoe Lyons discuss the budget chaos, Birmingham's financial struggles, RAF motto change, political shenanigans, Gen Z smoking habits, and a humorous rivalry between wedding photographers and Vickers in this entertaining podcast.

Hugo Rifkind, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie, and Stuart Mitchell join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the week's news from Aberdeen. They discuss Gordon Brown's vision for Aberdeen's Renaissance, Lee Anderson losing the Tory whip, and the difference between Mob Rule and Ja Rule.

The panel discusses a parliamentary debate turning into a conflict, Trump's bizarre encouragements, and Britannia 'nuking the waves'. Satirical takes on political chaos, failed missile test, Trump's gold shoes, oil company profits, declining church attendance, and Mars simulation recruitment.