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5. The Politics of 'Stigma'

Top political comedian Matt Forde is joined by guests Anna Soubry, Hugo Rifkind and Zoe Lyons to chew the fat in front of a live theatre audience.

Can political discussion be funny? Er - yes!

Top political comedian Matt Forde convenes his focus group in front of a live theatre audience with guests comedian Zoe Lyons, former Conservative and Change UK MP Anna Soubry and journalist Hugo Rifkind.

Reducing 'stigma' is considered a good thing - but what happens when we succeed?

Written and performed by Matt Forde
Additional writing from Karl Minns, Katie Storey and Richard Garvin
Producer: Richard Garvin
Co Producers: Daisy Knight and Jules Lom
Broadcast Assistant: Jenny Recaldin
Sound Design and Editing: David Thomas
An Avalon production for BBC Radio 4

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