The Matt Forde Focus Group

Comedy of the Week

BBC

Comedy

4 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Can political discussion be funny? Er - yes!

Top political comedian Matt Forde convenes his focus group in front of a live theatre audience with guests comedian Pierre Novellie, Baroness Ayesha Hazarika and former Director of Communications at Number 10, Guto Harri - to see if a few sparks fly as they examine different ways people are pandered to and whether they have ever done any pandering themselves.

Written and performed by Matt Forde Additional writing from Karl Minns, Katie Storey and Richard Garvin Producer: Richard Garvin Co Producers: Daisy Knight and Jules Lom Broadcast Assistant: Jenny Recaldin Sound Design and Editing: David Thomas An Avalon production for BBC Radio 4

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0:00.0	Right, Ryland, we're listing the top 10 reasons to listen to Pop Top 10.
0:05.0	Let's go.
0:06.0	Well, one, it's got Ryland.
0:07.0	Two, it's got Scott Mills.
0:09.0	And we've got some brilliant guests lined up for the new series.
0:11.0	It's a goldmime for glorious nostalgia and unforgettable pop culture moments.
0:16.0	There's passionate debate, and we're not afraid to tackle the big topics.
0:19.0	Like who's the best soap star to earn a singer?
0:21.5	And of course, there's absolutely iconic music.
0:25.0	There's 10.
0:26.1	All right, nine, reasons to listen.
0:28.1	Oh, who said being able to count was a required skill for presenting these days?
0:31.7	Pop Top 10.
0:32.8	Listen only on BBC Sounds.
0:36.1	BBC Sounds.
0:39.5	Music, radio, podcasts.
0:48.7	Hello and welcome to the Matt Ford Focus Group,
0:51.7	the new weekly show where we examine the political landscape through one particular theme or concept to help make sense of it.
0:56.1	It's a topical discussion show featuring politicians and comedians.
1:00.5	That's right.
1:01.4	We've thrown together well-informed people who are across the latest international and national issues
1:06.2	and added some politicians.
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