Show Notes
It's time for the people to speak. Taking on the headlines, Ian Smith is joined by Cody Dahler and Ayoade Bamgboye, and together with the audience, they solve the biggest problems facing the world right now. What party trick would you use to bring about world peace? How can we make Trump and Carney bury the hatchet? And can you do a Kermit impression? Written by Ian Smith, Angela Channell, Mike Shephard and Ruth Husko Production Coordinator: Asha Osborne-Grinter and Giulia Mazzu Sound Editing: David Thomas Executive Producer: Richard Morris Recorded at the Backyard Comedy Club Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies. A BBC Studios Production for Radio 4.
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