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Jake Yapp Saves Humanity in 28 Minutes

Jake Yapp attempts to save humanity from its ills though stand-up and sketch comedy. In this pilot, Jake turns his attention to the pernicious evil of TV advertisements. From 2017.

Satirist Jake Yapp attempts to save humanity from its ills though the power of stand-up and sketch comedy.

In this pilot episode Jake turns his attention to the pernicious evil of TV advertisements, breaking down the five main formats used to peddle us products.

Performed by Jake Yapp, George Fouracres and Susan Wokoma

Written by Jake Yapp with additional material from Liam Beirne and Robin Morgan

Produced by Joe Nunnery
A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in 2017.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Sep 202022:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Jan 201722:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 7 Feb 201718:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 14 Feb 201707:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 14 Feb 201717:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 14 Feb 201722:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 15 Feb 201705:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 8 Apr 201923:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 17 Sep 202022:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra