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We'll meet again
In a star-studded finale, Sam celebrates marijuana, lying, and poisonous gases with help from snooker referee Michaela Tabb, Geoff from Byker Grove, and road-rage killer Tracie Andrews.
Jun 24, 2018 07:02
With a flimsy grasp of the facts, but an iron grip on the chat, News Thing brings you the news that matters and the opinions that don’t. Hosted by journalist and author Sam Delaney, each weekly episode features a panel of top comedians, a clever political guest dragged kicking and screaming from their proper job and a load of other stuff to keep you abreast of all the big issues.

We'll meet again
In a star-studded finale, Sam celebrates marijuana, lying, and poisonous gases with help from snooker referee Michaela Tabb, Geoff from Byker Grove, and road-rage killer Tracie Andrews.
Jun 24, 2018 07:02
The prince and the drill
Prince Charles sees a drill for the first time in his life, and there's a horse on cocaine. Plus, Chris Williamson MP defends Labour's Brexit policy. With London Hughes, Danielle Ward and Naz Osmanoglu.
Jun 17, 2018 09:14
Grandmaster Barnes
John Barnes proves he's still the king of British hip-hop, and Sam and the panel take a look at Morrissey's solo career as a racist. With Vanessa Feltz, David Mills and Maddy Anholt.
Jun 10, 2018 07:04
Creme de la stupid bollocks
Sam presents some of the best bits from the last few months, and looks back on some of News Thing's all-time greatest moments.
Jun 3, 2018 06:24
How to bants
Gina Miller drops in to talk Brexit, Bond, and singing for The Stylistics, and the panel discusses GDPR and when office banter goes too far. With Andrew Pierce, Susie Boniface and Jake Yapp.
May 27, 2018 09:07
Royal wedding special
Sam celebrates the happiest day in any Brit's life with a spot of cultural appropriation while Germaine Greer gives her thoughts on the ceremony. With Athena Kugblenu, Marek Larwood and Karen Danczuk.
May 20, 2018 13:04
Virender & Nitin's Excellent rice magnet
Sam celebrates the return of the best-ever film franchise, and reports on the best-ever Indian fake-NASA-rice-magnet swindle. Plus Lembit Opik shares his thoughts on the House of Lords. With David Mills, Vanessa Feltz and Scott Capurro.
May 15, 2018 08:24
Keep calm and vote Tory
Ken Livingstone explains how the worst Tory government ever still managed to hold on to their council seats, and the panel assesses Kanye West's sanity. With Rants N Bants, India Willoughby and Andy Dawson.
May 6, 2018 06:56
Andrew Morton sings the Jungle Book
Amber Rudd, or Amber Ruddn’t? Why Bristol is the racist capital of Britain, and Emmanuel Macron tries to get Donald Trump into bed. With Bobby Mair, Naz Osmanoglu, Rustie Lee, and Diana-biographer Andrew Morton.
Apr 29, 2018 06:14