Scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public. Hosted by Angela Barnes, with Kieran Hodgson, Freya Parker and Mike Wozniak. Episode 1 of 6.
BBC Radio 4 Extra's topical sketch show Newsjack returns for its 17th series with host Angela Barnes.
Irreverent and satirical, Newsjack is the scrapbook sketch show written entirely by the Great British public, and then bought to life by a revolving cast of sketch performers.
This week we visit a Catio, hear child rearing tips from Jacob Rees Mogg and undergo clown counselling.
Cast: Kieran Hodgson, Freya Parker and Mike Wozniak.
Producers: Adnan Ahmed and Suzy Grant
Script Editors: Ed Amsden and Tom Coles
Production Co-ordinator: Nick Coupe
The programme continues to be a showcase for new comedy writing: anyone can submit material (sketches and one-line jokes) -- these can be submitted every week of the six week run.
Details for submitting material can be found here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00kvs8r
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- Thu 14 Sep 201722:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 17 Sep 201723:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Newsjack
The week's news stories lovingly moulded into sketches and one-liners by the public.
