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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · 20d

In Bradford today for Contains Strong Language Fest with fellow R4 Com Eds Alison (Drama) and Matthew (Arts). Pissing it down all day. Didn’t detract from great live edition of Loose Ends with Edith Bowman as host and a playback of Jeremy Dyson’s new drama with Q&A with Mark Gatiss

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · 21d

Really been enjoying the return of ⁦‪The News Quiz ‬⁩ this series - tonight was another cracker with @zaltzcricket.bsky.social @lucyportercomic.bsky.social ‬⁩ ⁦ @pierrenovellie.bsky.social ‬⁩and Sara Barron - very funny 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

The News Quiz - Series 118 - 3. Crossing the Pond, Crossing the Floor - BBC Sounds

Hugo Rifkind and Lucy Porter join for the panel quiz show, all about the news of the week.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social · 22d

Yes, alas Helen is detained in America. Not for criminal reasons but because her day-job at @theatlantic is currently full-on. You will hear from her in this week’s episode, though. Listen out …

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · 24d

Great to attend this Climate Assembly event hosted by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social with a cracking panel of @mikaelaloach.bsky.social @elpinchbeck.bsky.social and Zack Polanski with a blistering wrap up speech from Fergal Sharkey. Heartening to see so many others believe in facts, science and hope 🌈🤓

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · 24d

Looking forward to attending

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Apr 2

Brilliant to have this series back on 😃. Quality.

Jonathan Pie @jonathanpienews.bsky.social · Mar 28

The first 4 episodes of the new series of Call Jonathan Pie are available now on BBC sounds and drop weekly WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 5

He was funny and very dry in person, amusingly cynical when needed and always kept his satire spiky. I’ve known him and worked with him for 18 years and like many I can’t believe he has gone, he will leave a big hole in the comedy world and in our hearts. Love to his family and friends x

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 5

Dead Ringers was on air over many momentous political events, including several general elections and Brexit, and every time he nailed the comedy but also the emotional dimension which made a lot of his satire so powerful...

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 5

He was a comedy obsessive, and very instinctive about making the funniest choices when it came to writing, directing and editing…

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 5

I struggled to reproduce the BBC post from X yesterday, but wanted to get these words here about Bill.

Bill has been a huge part of Radio 4 comedy for decades, as a writer and producer, and listeners will have heard his legendary name at the end of many of their favourite shows…

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 4

Very well put. We’re all devastated at this news. He was such a talent and a brilliant character and mentor. He cared about such a wide range of issues and subjects. Huge loss, very cruelly taken. His influence remains.

Tom Jamieson @tomjam.bsky.social · Mar 3

Devastated. Worked with Bill pretty much since walking into the BBC in the mid 90s hoping to sell a joke. A genius producer and good friend. Love to Lucy &his family at his hideous time. Totally devastated.

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Mar 2

This is exactly what we need today - no better than @evanhd.bsky.social with his calm incisive approach. On BBC Radio 4 shortly and BBC Sounds live 5-6 special programme

Evan Davis @evanhd.bsky.social · Mar 2

With so much unfolding in London today, there'll be a special PM programme on Radio 4 this evening, at 5 pm.

If all goes to schedule, we expect to hear what has been happening inside the security summit when we go to air.

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Lead Mojo @leadmojo.bsky.social · Feb 27

This week, P.O.V. has Davina Bentley, Jake Bhardwaj, Kylie Brakeman, Emma Doran, The Exploding Heads, Rachel Fairburn, Matt Green, Charlene Kaye, Tom Lawrinson, and Ed Night & Paddy Young in it.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Lead Mojo @leadmojo.bsky.social · Feb 20

This week? Oh, just Davina Bentley, Jake Bhardwaj, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Foxx, Larry & Paul, Tom Lawrinson, Kathy Maniura, Jimmy Rees, Will Sebag-Montefiore, and The Squid.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Feb 15

New box set from Sunil Patel - hilarious quest to get rich with minimal effort. It played out across the week - brilliantly made by @benjcsutton.bsky.social 😁 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dara O Briain @daraobriain.bsky.social · Feb 11

This was loads of fun; and all/most episodes are available for download on @BBCsounds

B&W Thornton of Stratford-upon-Avon @bwthornton.bsky.social · Feb 11

#Radio What? Seriously??
7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
Saturday 23:00
BBC Radio 4
@daraobriain.bsky.social and Isy Suttie untangle when yoghurt met strippers with special guest Richard Herring @herring1967.bsky.social, the comedian and podcaster.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - What? Seriously??, 7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Richard Herring.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tom Jamieson @tomjam.bsky.social · Feb 1

Terrific episode. ‘Yes Minister’ one of my favourite shows. Great fun & very informative. wwwbbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

What's Funny About... - Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister - BBC Sounds

Jonathan Lynn tells she inside story of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 29

Been brilliant to hear the second series of Janey’s show again over this month. Felt like she had so much more to say. Two lovely series here - a masterclass in honest and hilarious storytelling. Also with Ashley - fellow comic and daughter - they are so funny together www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Janey Godley: The C Bomb - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Janey Godley: The C Bomb on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 29

Another brilliant standup series to share from the puppet community 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 26

Give thanks indeed, but which are the finger wagging shows? 🤔

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

This brilliant one-off deservedly won Gold Best Comedy at the Radio Oscars (The Arias) last year www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What to Say - BBC Sounds

Comedian Laura Smyth shares her cancer story and explores people’s responses to grief.

www.bbc.co.uk

Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

Critically acclaimed smash hit satirical sitcom series from @jonathanpienews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... - series 2 on its way this year!

BBC Sounds - Call Jonathan Pie - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Call Jonathan Pie on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

Sian Clifford stars in this parody comedy created by @lornarosetreen.bsky.social and @jonathanoldfield.bsky.social with a host of other great comic voices www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Time of the Week - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Time of the Week on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

Original comedy boxset here set in a radio station in a fictional Yorkshire town where no one’s quite right in the head written by and starring @chriscantrill.bsky.social and @amygledhill.bsky.social plus many other great comic actors www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Icklewick FM - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Icklewick FM on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

I’ve a great boxset to recommend - new comedy word play show on Radio 4 - came out of the blocks flying with Phil Wang and @susiedent.com love it www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - Unspeakable - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of Unspeakable on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

Julia McKenzie @juliaamckenzie.bsky.social · Jan 25

Morning! Comedy fans - this series taking a deep dive into TV comedy is back - last week Fry and Laurie and this morning @mrrickygervais.bsky.social
on After Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

BBC Sounds - What's Funny About... - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of What's Funny About... on BBC Sounds.

www.bbc.co.uk