15 Best BBC Comedy Podcasts
BBC Comedy Podcasts
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The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. In each episode of You're Dead to Me from BBC Radio 4, Greg Jenner is joined by a comedian and an expert historian to learn and laugh about the past.History isn't just about dates and textbooks it's about extraordinary characters, amazing stories, and some very questionable fashion choices...MORE Host Greg Jenner
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@gregjenner.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 60.1KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 403K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 500k active Podcasts in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted podcast contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Radio 1's All Day Breakfast with Greg James
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This is the place to catch daily chat, extra fun and highlights from Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James - hit subscribe to stay up to date!
Host Greg James
Producer/Network BBC Radio 1
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.7KFacebook 3.6MTwitter 2.9MInstagram 2M Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
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Download the best satirical comedy from Radio 4, every Friday. Features The News Quiz, Dead Ringers, The Naked Week and Too Long; Didn't Read.
Hosts Angela Barnes, Andrew Hunter Murray, Andy Zaltzman
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@angelabarnescomedy.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 17.9KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 403K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
4. Comedy of the Week
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Brighten your week with the latest BBC Radio 4 comedy.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 4.6KFacebook 1.6MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 403K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
5. Breaking the News
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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 251Facebook 2.3MTwitter 90.9KInstagram 43.9K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
6. The Skewer
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A twisted comedy treat. Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before. The news remixed. Welcome to The Skewer. Headphones on.The multi-award winning, 'dizzying, dazzling, haunting and moving' satirical comedy returns to twist itself into these turbulent times.With contributions from brand new and diverse audio talent, The Skewer is the sound the abyss makes as it stares back at you through your ears.'A kind of concept album made of music and news. There's simply nothing else like it...MORE Host Jon Holmes
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 312Facebook 1.6MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 403K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
7. The Scott Mills Weekly
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All the best, and sometimes more questionable, bits from Scott's weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Including the Music Police, Birthday Game and anything else that makes the cut.
Host Scott Mills
Producer/Network BBC Radio 2
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.6KFacebook 461.6KInstagram 498K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Comedians vs. the News
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Comedians with the funny take on global headlines. NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you've never heard it before.
Hosts Eman El-Husseini, Jess Salomon
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 216Facebook 9.3MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 6.3M Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
9. Wheel of Misfortune
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Alison Spittle, co-hosts Kerry Katona and Fern Brady and listeners share their funniest, most embarrassing stories - the bad stuff that makes you feel good.All episodes available now! Featuring burning shame from a whole host of celebrity guests and comedians, and former co-host Fern Brady. Producer: Beth O'DeaArtwork: Sophie Rose BramptonSocial media: Harry RobinsonCommissioning Assistant Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Producer: Natasha JohanssonCommissioning Executive: Dylan HaskinsWheel of Misfortune is a BBC Audio Bristol Production for BBC Sounds.MORE Hosts Alison Spittle, Kerry Katona, Fern Brady
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 667Facebook 6.5KTwitter 26.5KInstagram 6.3M Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. The Likely Dads
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Former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy discussion series about being a dad in the 21st century, featuring regular panellists Russell Kane and Mick Ferry.
Hosts Tim Vincent, Russell Kane, Mick Ferry
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams
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Jayde Adams and guests dive into the feisty world of community apps and messageboards, sifting through the angry neighbourhood bins to find disgruntled comedy gold.
Host Jayde Adams
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@jaydeadams.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 244Facebook 1.6MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 403K Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
BBC Comedy shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Jenner | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p07mdbhg | Male | @greg_jenner | ||
| Greg James | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrw8h | Male | @gregjames | 1.5M | |
| Angela Barnes | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02pc9pj | Female | @angelabarnes | 60.7K | |
| Andrew Hunter Murray | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02pc9pj | Male | @andrewhunterm | 82.4K | |
| Andy Zaltzman | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p02pc9pj | Male | @zaltzcricket | 141.4K | |
| Jon Holmes | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m000czyb | Male | @jonholmes1 | 27K | |
| Scott Mills | Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p02nrv1j | Male | @scott_mills | ||
| Eman El-Husseini | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3jt8 | ||||
| Jess Salomon | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3jt8 | @jessjesssalomon | |||
| Alison Spittle | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08m3z73 | @alisonspittle | 26.5K | ||
| Kerry Katona | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08m3z73 | ||||
| Fern Brady | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p08m3z73 | ||||
| Tim Vincent | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nzr8/episodes/downloads | ||||
| Russell Kane | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nzr8/episodes/downloads | @russell_kane | 554.3K | ||
| Mick Ferry | Co Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nzr8/episodes/downloads | @mickferry | 12.9K | ||
| Jayde Adams | Host | bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0c58jnz/episodes/player | Female | @jaydeadams | ||
| BBC Radio Scotland | bbc.co.uk/programmes/b066zypj/episodes/player | @bbcradioscot | 90.9K |