Julia McKenzie
@juliaamckenzie.bsky.social
Comedy and Entertainment Commissioner for BBC Radio 4. Instagram julia_a_mckenzie
In Bradford today for Contains Strong Language Fest with fellow R4 Com Eds Alison (Drama) and Matthew (Arts). Pissing it down all day. Didn’t detract from great live edition of Loose Ends with Edith Bowman as host and a playback of Jeremy Dyson’s new drama with Q&A with Mark Gatiss
September 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In Bradford today for Contains Strong Language Fest with fellow R4 Com Eds Alison (Drama) and Matthew (Arts). Pissing it down all day. Didn’t detract from great live edition of Loose Ends with Edith Bowman as host and a playback of Jeremy Dyson’s new drama with Q&A with Mark Gatiss
Really been enjoying the return of The News Quiz this series - tonight was another cracker with @zaltzcricket.bsky.social @lucyportercomic.bsky.social @pierrenovellie.bsky.social and Sara Barron - very funny 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The News Quiz - Series 118 - 3. Crossing the Pond, Crossing the Floor - BBC Sounds
Hugo Rifkind and Lucy Porter join for the panel quiz show, all about the news of the week.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Really been enjoying the return of The News Quiz this series - tonight was another cracker with @zaltzcricket.bsky.social @lucyportercomic.bsky.social @pierrenovellie.bsky.social and Sara Barron - very funny 👏 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Yes, alas Helen is detained in America. Not for criminal reasons but because her day-job at @theatlantic is currently full-on. You will hear from her in this week’s episode, though. Listen out …
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Yes, alas Helen is detained in America. Not for criminal reasons but because her day-job at @theatlantic is currently full-on. You will hear from her in this week’s episode, though. Listen out …
Great to attend this Climate Assembly event hosted by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social with a cracking panel of @mikaelaloach.bsky.social @elpinchbeck.bsky.social and Zack Polanski with a blistering wrap up speech from Fergal Sharkey. Heartening to see so many others believe in facts, science and hope 🌈🤓
September 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Great to attend this Climate Assembly event hosted by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social with a cracking panel of @mikaelaloach.bsky.social @elpinchbeck.bsky.social and Zack Polanski with a blistering wrap up speech from Fergal Sharkey. Heartening to see so many others believe in facts, science and hope 🌈🤓
Brilliant to have this series back on 😃. Quality.
The first 4 episodes of the new series of Call Jonathan Pie are available now on BBC sounds and drop weekly WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
April 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Brilliant to have this series back on 😃. Quality.
I struggled to reproduce the BBC post from X yesterday, but wanted to get these words here about Bill.
Bill has been a huge part of Radio 4 comedy for decades, as a writer and producer, and listeners will have heard his legendary name at the end of many of their favourite shows…
Bill has been a huge part of Radio 4 comedy for decades, as a writer and producer, and listeners will have heard his legendary name at the end of many of their favourite shows…
March 5, 2025 at 9:24 AM
I struggled to reproduce the BBC post from X yesterday, but wanted to get these words here about Bill.
Bill has been a huge part of Radio 4 comedy for decades, as a writer and producer, and listeners will have heard his legendary name at the end of many of their favourite shows…
Bill has been a huge part of Radio 4 comedy for decades, as a writer and producer, and listeners will have heard his legendary name at the end of many of their favourite shows…
Very well put. We’re all devastated at this news. He was such a talent and a brilliant character and mentor. He cared about such a wide range of issues and subjects. Huge loss, very cruelly taken. His influence remains.
Devastated. Worked with Bill pretty much since walking into the BBC in the mid 90s hoping to sell a joke. A genius producer and good friend. Love to Lucy &his family at his hideous time. Totally devastated.
March 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Very well put. We’re all devastated at this news. He was such a talent and a brilliant character and mentor. He cared about such a wide range of issues and subjects. Huge loss, very cruelly taken. His influence remains.
This is exactly what we need today - no better than @evanhd.bsky.social with his calm incisive approach. On BBC Radio 4 shortly and BBC Sounds live 5-6 special programme
With so much unfolding in London today, there'll be a special PM programme on Radio 4 this evening, at 5 pm.
If all goes to schedule, we expect to hear what has been happening inside the security summit when we go to air.
If all goes to schedule, we expect to hear what has been happening inside the security summit when we go to air.
March 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is exactly what we need today - no better than @evanhd.bsky.social with his calm incisive approach. On BBC Radio 4 shortly and BBC Sounds live 5-6 special programme
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This week, P.O.V. has Davina Bentley, Jake Bhardwaj, Kylie Brakeman, Emma Doran, The Exploding Heads, Rachel Fairburn, Matt Green, Charlene Kaye, Tom Lawrinson, and Ed Night & Paddy Young in it.
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This week? Oh, just Davina Bentley, Jake Bhardwaj, Rachel Fairburn, Daniel Foxx, Larry & Paul, Tom Lawrinson, Kathy Maniura, Jimmy Rees, Will Sebag-Montefiore, and The Squid.
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February 27, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This week, P.O.V. has Davina Bentley, Jake Bhardwaj, Kylie Brakeman, Emma Doran, The Exploding Heads, Rachel Fairburn, Matt Green, Charlene Kaye, Tom Lawrinson, and Ed Night & Paddy Young in it.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
New box set from Sunil Patel - hilarious quest to get rich with minimal effort. It played out across the week - brilliantly made by @benjcsutton.bsky.social 😁 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To on BBC Sounds.
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February 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
New box set from Sunil Patel - hilarious quest to get rich with minimal effort. It played out across the week - brilliantly made by @benjcsutton.bsky.social 😁 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
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This was loads of fun; and all/most episodes are available for download on @BBCsounds
#Radio What? Seriously??
7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
Saturday 23:00
BBC Radio 4
@daraobriain.bsky.social and Isy Suttie untangle when yoghurt met strippers with special guest Richard Herring @herring1967.bsky.social, the comedian and podcaster.
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7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
Saturday 23:00
BBC Radio 4
@daraobriain.bsky.social and Isy Suttie untangle when yoghurt met strippers with special guest Richard Herring @herring1967.bsky.social, the comedian and podcaster.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - What? Seriously??, 7. When Yoghurt Met Strippers
Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Richard Herring.
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February 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This was loads of fun; and all/most episodes are available for download on @BBCsounds
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Terrific episode. ‘Yes Minister’ one of my favourite shows. Great fun & very informative. wwwbbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
What's Funny About... - Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister - BBC Sounds
Jonathan Lynn tells she inside story of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Terrific episode. ‘Yes Minister’ one of my favourite shows. Great fun & very informative. wwwbbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Been brilliant to hear the second series of Janey’s show again over this month. Felt like she had so much more to say. Two lovely series here - a masterclass in honest and hilarious storytelling. Also with Ashley - fellow comic and daughter - they are so funny together www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Janey Godley: The C Bomb - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Janey Godley: The C Bomb on BBC Sounds.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Been brilliant to hear the second series of Janey’s show again over this month. Felt like she had so much more to say. Two lovely series here - a masterclass in honest and hilarious storytelling. Also with Ashley - fellow comic and daughter - they are so funny together www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Another brilliant standup series to share from the puppet community 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual on BBC Sounds.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Another brilliant standup series to share from the puppet community 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
This brilliant one-off deservedly won Gold Best Comedy at the Radio Oscars (The Arias) last year www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Laura Smyth: I Don't Know What to Say - BBC Sounds
Comedian Laura Smyth shares her cancer story and explores people’s responses to grief.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
This brilliant one-off deservedly won Gold Best Comedy at the Radio Oscars (The Arias) last year www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Critically acclaimed smash hit satirical sitcom series from @jonathanpienews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... - series 2 on its way this year!
BBC Sounds - Call Jonathan Pie - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Call Jonathan Pie on BBC Sounds.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Critically acclaimed smash hit satirical sitcom series from @jonathanpienews.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... - series 2 on its way this year!
Sian Clifford stars in this parody comedy created by @lornarosetreen.bsky.social and @jonathanoldfield.bsky.social with a host of other great comic voices www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Time of the Week - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Time of the Week on BBC Sounds.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Sian Clifford stars in this parody comedy created by @lornarosetreen.bsky.social and @jonathanoldfield.bsky.social with a host of other great comic voices www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Original comedy boxset here set in a radio station in a fictional Yorkshire town where no one’s quite right in the head written by and starring @chriscantrill.bsky.social and @amygledhill.bsky.social plus many other great comic actors www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Icklewick FM - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Icklewick FM on BBC Sounds.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Original comedy boxset here set in a radio station in a fictional Yorkshire town where no one’s quite right in the head written by and starring @chriscantrill.bsky.social and @amygledhill.bsky.social plus many other great comic actors www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
I’ve a great boxset to recommend - new comedy word play show on Radio 4 - came out of the blocks flying with Phil Wang and @susiedent.com love it www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - Unspeakable - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Unspeakable on BBC Sounds.
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January 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I’ve a great boxset to recommend - new comedy word play show on Radio 4 - came out of the blocks flying with Phil Wang and @susiedent.com love it www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
Morning! Comedy fans - this series taking a deep dive into TV comedy is back - last week Fry and Laurie and this morning @mrrickygervais.bsky.social
on After Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
on After Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
BBC Sounds - What's Funny About... - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of What's Funny About... on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Morning! Comedy fans - this series taking a deep dive into TV comedy is back - last week Fry and Laurie and this morning @mrrickygervais.bsky.social
on After Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...
on After Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...