Funny in Four Features
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Danny Robins' classic comedy mood boost
Comedian and writer Danny Robins on the comedy legends that'll give you a boost.
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“FOUL MOUTHED PARROT ON LOOSE†– Celebrating Local News Stories
A look at mildly mundane, highly niche, non-threatening regional reporting.
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Are these the funniest Halloween jokes ever told?
Why we love to laugh at the very things that scare us the most.
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The Joy Of Stupid Names
What is it about a good name that can really make us laugh?
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How many cops does it take to change a light bulb? Why we love laughing at the Police
An ex-policeman explains why cop jokes are so funny.
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Mark Watson's Tips for a Successful Life
Mark Watson has some thoughts about life, and how you can live it successfully
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Wizards of Oz – The Antipodean women taking comedy by storm
Here are just a few of the Antipodeans who are consistently bringing the funny
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Five weird celebrity obsessions discovered by Joe Lycett
Here are a few of the weirdest compulsions that we’ve collected and refused to throw away
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The big blockbuster trivia quiz: Are you a film buff?
You gotta ask yourself one question...
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Electoral Dysfunction – The Best Politically-Powered Comedies
What is it about your typical politician that makes them a perfect target for comedy?
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The seven funniest news stories of 2018 so far
We look back on some of the news stories that have made us laugh in 2018.
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Victoria Wood's rules of comedy
Songs, sketches, sit-coms: Victoria Wood had a unique and unmistakable genius for comedy.
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Bilal Zafar's dating app experiment
Comedian Bilal Zafar has been told he needs to find a wife. But how?
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Don’t I know you from somewhere? Familiar comedians on Radio 4
We explain where you recognise that face from, and why you should listen to their new show
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15 questions for Pippa Evans
The improvising comedian on singing hymns, picking her feet and winning an Olivier.
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12 questions for Daliso Chaponda
The comedian tells us about his proudest moment, worst gig and unexpected skills.
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13 questions for Tom Allen
The debonair stand up tells us about his first job, worst habit and who makes him laugh.
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Six Brexit sketches to help you see the funny side of it all
Dead Ringers imagines some of the voicemails being left for Brexit's key players.
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Six quirky science experiments you can do on yourself right now
Mind-bending experiments you can conduct without even getting up out of your chair.
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Seven weird things you’re eating without realising (and why)
How what you are putting in your mouth might contain the unexpected.
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Ten of the funniest jokes about love
Victoria Wood, Miranda Hart and The Two Ronnies with our favourite funnies about love.
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Bridget Christie: Why I'm looking for Utopia
In a new four-part series the comedian searches for her personal Shangri-La. Here's why.
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Eight of the funniest detectives
Eight detectives who always made us laugh, even if they didn't catch the criminals!
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Seven career highlights from Alexei Sayle
The comedy great marks his return to Radio 4 by surveying the peaks of a brilliant career.
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Susan Calman’s guide to keeping calm
Follow Susan’s tips to attain a level of Zen-like calm... If Calman can, anyone can.
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Seven life lessons learned by Sarah Millican
From her autobiography How to be a Champion.
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Nine things we learned from Claudia Winkleman’s driving history
The Strictly presenter and Victoria Coren Mitchell discuss old cars and driving test fails
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12 Swedish phrases that are well worth knowing
Swedish is a wonderful, melodic but often deeply odd language full of strange phrases.
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The five funniest interviews from the Fringe
After a month in Edinburgh, Phil Ellis is tired. Let's look back at his best bits
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It's a middle aged thing
Comedian Gary Slaymaker reflects on what he’s noticed since reaching the age of 50.
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Six weird things you never knew about Sweden
Swedes are terrified of badgers and children only eat sweets on Saturdays!
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The five funniest games from I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue
The most memorable moments from series 67 of the long-running Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 panel game show.
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Seven impressions of politicians that will make you laugh
The best political sketches from Dead Ringers, featuring Donald Trump and Theresa May.
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Five surprising moments from Just a Minute
Celebrating another series of amusing trips, slips and stutters from the panel show.
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How Miranda Are You?
We all have Miranda moments every now and then…
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What has John Cleese ever done for us?
A look back on the life and work of the man to whom we have given our comedic hearts.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 24 to 30 April, 2017.
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Seven ways to talk to children about beef
Benjamin Partridge is worried that children are turning their backs on beef.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 17 to 23 April, 2017.
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Seven old English words that deserve to make a comeback
Expergefactor, freck and Cuddle-Me-Buff - which old words should we bring back?
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The Funniest Five
Here are Radio 4's five funniest bits from 20 to 26 March 2017.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 13 to 19 March 2017.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 6 to 12 March 2017.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 27 February to 5 March 2017.
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Seven Welsh words that are well worth knowing
Words that should see you able to kick start a conversation somewhere in Wales.
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The Funniest Five
The five best Funny in Four clips from 20 - 26 February 2017.
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Are these the best Christmas jokes ever?
Our selection of some of the best (and worst) Christmas jokes ever…
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The best European jokes about the British
What it is about us Brits that makes our European neighbours laugh.