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The Matt Forde Focus Group

Comedian Matt Forde and guests chew over some of the UK's juiciest political subjects in front of a live audience.

Radio 4,7 episodes

Episodes

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Boxing Day Special
Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special.
26 Dec 2025,28 mins
6. The Politics of 'The End of the World'
Does the end of the series mean the end of the world? With Sir James Cleverly
26 Jun 2025,28 mins
5. The Politics of 'Stigma'
Is reducing 'stigma' a good thing?
19 Jun 2025,28 mins
4. Political Empathy
Is there not enough 'empathy' shown in politics - or maybe too much?
11 Jun 2025,28 mins
3. The Politics of 'Cancellation'
'Cancellation' - why are we more inclined to silence and shun rather than persuade?
05 Jun 2025,28 mins
2. The Political Silver Bullet
Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem?
29 May 2025,28 mins
1. Political Pandering
Politicians love to pander but how can you tell a pander from a passion?
22 May 2025,28 mins