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Gastor Almonte and Sakdiyah Ma’ruf

Indonesian comedian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf and American stand-up Gastor Almonte join Jess and Eman to find the world's funniest headlines.

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini are joined by Indonesian comedian and interpreter Sakdiyah Ma’ruf and American stand-up, storyteller and writer Gastor Almonte for a funny look at the global news.

They’ll be finding out how an entrepreneurial Muslim cleric became an internet sensation in Indonesia, and why maths books are being banned for being too political in Florida.

Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

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35 minutes

Last on

Sun 1 May 202223:32GMT
BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean & UK DAB/Freeview only

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Broadcasts

  • Sat 30 Apr 202210:32GMT
    BBC World Service except Online & Australasia
  • Sun 1 May 202204:32GMT
    BBC World Service Australasia
  • Sun 1 May 202223:32GMT
    BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean & UK DAB/Freeview only

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