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Ryan and Emily discuss Ryan responds to wild socialist conference, new documentary exposes Trump boat strikes in Caribbean.
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The prestigious Awards turns 46 this year and as always is recognising a Best Newcomer and a Best Comedy Show. In this gala, hosted by 2024 Best Show nominee Catherine Bohart, we hear from the nominees and winners to give listeners around the UK the chance to hear what's hot at the Fringe this year. The Gala was recorded at The Grand in the Pleasance Courtyard, one of the Edinburgh Fringe’s iconic comedy venues.
Audible Best Comedy Show winner is Chris Cantrill
Also nominated for Best Comedy Show are:
Also nominated for Best Newcomer are:
Host: Catherine Bohart
Recorded at The Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh.
The multi-award-winning satire returns, as Jon Holmes mashes up news with pop-culture into a current affairs comedy concept album. This week - Andy Burnham embarks on his Odyssey, and Harry and Meghan's dog barks at The Gentlemen on Netflix.
To hear more episode from this series, search "The Skewer" on BBC Sounds.
Producer: Jon Holmes
It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Cody Dahler and Ayoade Bamgboye, and together with the audience, they solve the biggest problems facing the world right now.
What party trick would you use to bring about world peace? How can we make Trump and Carney bury the hatchet? And can you do a Kermit impression?
Written by Ian Smith, Angela Channell, Mike Shephard and Ruth Husko
Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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We're back to discuss some of the news we missed. RIP to like half of the deaths we discussed.
It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Harriet Kemsley and Ashley Storrie to work out what is going on, and together with an Edinburgh Fringe audience, solve the biggest problem facing the world right now.
Which family member would you send to negotiate with Hamas? How should we help Trump meet his self-imposed deadlines? And how to we protect Andy Burnham from scam phone calls?
Written by Ian Smith, Angela Channell, Cameron Loxdale and Katie Storey
Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production
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Israel's Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman has defended the IDF probe into the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, which recently cleared soldiers of any criminal liability for the deadly 2024 strike on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy in Gaza. Newman's defence of the report prompted UN commissioner Chris Sidoti to call for him to be returned to Israel. David Marr discusses Newman's role with veteran Israel correspondent Irris Makler, plus they look ahead to the political challenges facing Benjamin Netanyahu as he heads into an election.
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