How Many Episodes Of Our Time Is There?

How Many Episodes Of Our Time Is There?

In Our Time is a live BBC radio discussion series and podcast exploring a wide variety of historical topics, presented by Melvyn Bragg, since 15 October 1998.

In Our Time (radio series)

Genre
Discussion
No. of episodes
908 (as of 19 May 2021)
Website
In Our Time Homepage
Podcast
In Our Time Podcast

Does Radio 4 Extra still exist?

On 26 May 2022, as part of planned cuts and streamlining with a greater focus on digital, the BBC announced plans to discontinue Radio 4 Extra as a broadcast station. It will be supplanted by BBC Sounds.

Who is on the news quiz?

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week’s more humorous news stories. Stars Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Simon Hoggart, Barry Took, Barry Norman and more.

Is the News Quiz scripted?

The participants frequently wander off topic. The host ends the discussion of each question with a summary of the events it refers to, usually with a scripted comic punchline, before asking the next question.

What time is the news quiz?

The News Quiz’s Tweets
Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz. It’s the final episode of this series, don’t miss it! – join us at 6:30pm!

When did the News Quiz start?

The first edition of the popular and influential Radio 4 game show, The News Quiz, was broadcast on 6 September 1977.

Who is the new host of The News Quiz?

Andy Zaltzman, chair of The News Quiz, host of the global hit satirical podcast The Bugle, and Test Match Special statistician, returns with his unparalleled interactive stand-up show, inviting audience members to send subjects in ahead of the show for bespoke on-demand satire, concocted and delivered by one of …

Who chaired Radio 4’s The News Quiz from 2015 2019?

Andy Zaltzman says: “It is a great delight and privilege to have been entrusted by Radio 4 with the keys to the illustrious News Quiz chair. “In an ideal world, of course, there would be no news worth satirising. Regrettably, that utopia seems not to be especially imminent right now, in the UK or elsewhere.

Who hosts The News Quiz on Radio 4?

The News Quiz

Genre
Panel game
Syndicates
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Hosted by
Barry Norman (Series 1–2) Barry Took (Series 3–5 & 13–35) Simon Hoggart (Series 5–13 & 36–59) Sandi Toksvig (Series 60–88) Miles Jupp (Series 89–99) Nish Kumar (Series 101) Angela Barnes (Series 102) Andy Zaltzman (Series 103–present)

Who is on The News Quiz?

After Norman, Barry Took presented, then Simon Hoggart. Then Took again, and Hoggart, who remained until 2006. Sandi Toksvig chaired for ten years before Miles Jupp took over the chair in 2016, and following a series of guest presenters in 2020, Andy Zaltzman was confirmed as host.

Who is on the news quiz?

A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week’s more humorous news stories. Stars Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig, Simon Hoggart, Barry Took, Barry Norman and more.

What time is the news quiz?

The News Quiz’s Tweets
Andy Zaltzman presents the last in the current series of the topical quiz. It’s the final episode of this series, don’t miss it! – join us at 6:30pm!

When did the News Quiz start?

The first edition of the popular and influential Radio 4 game show, The News Quiz, was broadcast on 6 September 1977.

What is the frequency for BBC Radio 4 Extra?

What frequency is BBC Radio 4 Extra on? In a world of multiplatform radio, with DAB, FM, HD Radio and radio online, there are many different ways to tune in, whether you want to listen in the car, on the bus or at home.

Other platforms.

Freeview (UK)
Channel 708
Radioplayer UK
Get the app

What’s happening to Radio 4 Extra?

CBBC, BBC Four and Radio 4 Extra will shut down and become online-only services, the corporation has said, as part of plans to close television and radio channels in order to focus on streaming services.

Can I listen to Radio 4 on catch up?

You can listen live online and also listen again to programmes broadcast on BBC Sounds. You listen live by accessing the link in the top banner or catch up on a past programme by finding a programme in the Schedule. Many Radio 4 programmes are available as podcasts or downloads which you can listen to on most devices.

How do you catch up on The Archers?

How to catch up on The Archers. The good news is that episodes of The Archers are made available to listen to on the BBC website.

What days are The Archers on Radio 4?

They’re broadcast on BBC Radio Four every day, Sunday to Friday at seven p.m. And they’re repeated the next day at two p.m. – except on Saturdays. Or if you want to catch a whole week’s worth in one go, there’s an omnibus edition, on Sunday morning at ten a.m.

Where can I listen to old episodes of The Archers?

The Archers Podcast | Free Listening on Podbean App.

Is the News Quiz scripted?

The participants frequently wander off topic. The host ends the discussion of each question with a summary of the events it refers to, usually with a scripted comic punchline, before asking the next question.

Who hosts the News Quiz on Radio 4?

The News Quiz

Genre
Panel game
Syndicates
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Hosted by
Barry Norman (Series 1–2) Barry Took (Series 3–5 & 13–35) Simon Hoggart (Series 5–13 & 36–59) Sandi Toksvig (Series 60–88) Miles Jupp (Series 89–99) Nish Kumar (Series 101) Angela Barnes (Series 102) Andy Zaltzman (Series 103–present)

Is Radio 4 Extra being axed?

The BBC is to close Radio 4 Extra, its home of archive audio comedy, ‘after the next few years’. Director-general Tim Davie announced the news this afternoon as he outlined plans to make £500million a year savings required by the government’s ongoing licence fee freeze.

Can I get Radio 4 Extra on my phone?

Here you can listen to BBC Radio 4 Extra online with your computer, tablet or even phone.

How do I get BBC Radio 4 Extra?

Receiving BBC Radio 4 Extra
BBC Radio 4 Extra is available on DAB Digital Radio, Freeview, Sky Digital, Freesat, Virgin Media and TalkTalk TV, as well as over the Internet via the BBC Radio 4 Extra site. This site provides help on getting access to all of these services – see the links on the left.