54. Politics
The political scene has never been more entertaining but the country has never been so divided. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Tez Ilyas.
The political scene has never been more entertaining but the country has never been so divided. Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Tez Ilyas to talk about the mess the country finds itself in and what might happen in the future. Sophie wonders whether funny politicians make good politicians, Heidi doubts everything ever thanks to malign algorithms, Ned invents his perfect country and Steve Ali solves a listener鈥檚 bedroom-related issue.
Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and 大象传媒 Radio 4.
Produced by Al Riddell.
Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.
Clips:
Beyond Today (25/07/2019)
The Political Butterfly Effect (06/09/2019)
In Defence of Politics (03/10/2011)
![]()
Beyond Today: Do we want funny politicians?
Comedian Matt Forde shows us the shady side of political comedy.
![]()
The Political Butterfly Effect: Did your holiday photos spread global chaos?
Jim Waterson explores a single moment that inadvertently shaped modern history.
![]()
In Defence of Politics
Matthew Flinders asks if politics is unfairly treated by the media, satire and fiction.
Five secrets to doing well in GrownUpLand
Here are a handful of top takeaways to help us all survive in GrownUpLand.
The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White and guests discuss topics 鈥渁ll 21st century feminists agree on鈥�.
Your GrownUpLand Guides
Heidi Regan, Sophie Duker, Ned Sedgwick and Steve Ali are your guides to GrownUpLand.
Life Lessons
Young UK talk about the issues that matter most to them
Podcast
-
![]()
GrownUpLand
If GrownUpLand is a place, then we got a bit lost along the way.
