Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Food Industry | 20131014 | 20131015 (BBC7) 20160202 (BBC7) 20171014 (BBC7) 20190616 (BBC7) 20201211 (BBC7) 20220530 (BBC7) 20220604 (BBC7) 20220605 (BBC7) 20240330 (BBC7) 20131114 (R4) | In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clich退s and assumptions about four possible threats to British society: food, the internet, drugs and Nationalism. Andrew kicks off with a look at the food industry. From horseburgers right up to snail ice-cream, it seems like there's something wrong with every rung of the food ladder. But given that food is essential to survival, shouldn't we be clearer about what it is we want from the industry that provides it? A series showcasing a comedian at the top of his abilities tackling difficult and important 'slow news' topics with a depth and perceptiveness that remains outside the remit of mainstream 'topical' comedy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2013. Probing into lazy assumptions about threats to society, starting with the food industry. In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clichés and assumptions about four possible threats to British society: food, the internet, drugs and Nationalism. The food industry kicks off Andrew's probe behind lazy assumptions about four possible threats to British society. From 2013. |
| 02 | The Internet | 20131021 | 20131022 (BBC7) 20160209 (BBC7) 20171021 (BBC7) 20190623 (BBC7) 20201218 (BBC7) 20220606 (BBC7) 20240406 (BBC7) 20131121 (R4) | Andrew tackles the internet. Whether it's online pornography twisting our children's minds or GCHQ reading our emails, it seems only right to have a healthy distrust of the internet. But surely, to paraphrase a former Prime Minister, there's no such thing as the Internet - there are men, and women, and lolcats. What is it about the internet that makes people on it so scary? In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clichés and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. A series showcasing a comedian at the top of his abilities tackling difficult and important 'slow news' topics with a depth and perceptiveness that remains outside the remit of mainstream 'topical' comedy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013. What is it about the internet that people find threatening? The internet is the focus for Andrew's probe behind the lazy assumptions about threats to British society. From 2013. In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clich退s and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. |
| 03 | Drugs Trade | 20131028 | 20131029 (BBC7) 20160216 (BBC7) 20171028 (BBC7) 20190630 (BBC7) 20201225 (BBC7) 20220613 (BBC7) 20240413 (BBC7) 20131128 (R4) | The drugs trade is one of our few booming industries. Andrew looks at the facts behind both the illegal and legal drugs. What are the risks? What are the problems? And what can we do about either? In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clichés and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. A series showcasing a comedian at the top of his abilities tackling difficult and important 'slow news' topics with a depth and perceptiveness that remains outside the remit of mainstream 'topical' comedy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013. Andrew Maxwell's probe into the assumed threats of the drugs trade to British society. The drugs trade is the focus for Andrew's probe behind the lazy assumptions about threats to British society. From October 2013. In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clich退s and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. |
| 04 LAST | Nationalism | 20131104 | 20131105 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20171104 (BBC7) 20190707 (BBC7) 20210101 (BBC7) 20220620 (BBC7) 20240420 (BBC7) 20140107 (R4) | Andrew looks at Nationalists, from a variety of movements, who are easy to demonise. So very, very easy. But rather than do that - and it really is very easy - Andrew will explore the reasons for joining such organisations and the logical outcomes of their policies. Andrew Maxwell is one of the UK's most informed and fearless stand ups. In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clich退s and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. Series showcasing a comedian at the top of his abilities tackling difficult and important 'slow news' topics with a depth and perceptiveness that remains outside the remit of mainstream 'topical' comedy. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2013. Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations. Andrew Maxwell is one of the UK's most informed and fearless stand ups. In this series of one-off stand up shows, he uses his trademark intelligence and political incisiveness to dig behind the clichés and assumptions about four possible threats to British society. Nationalism is the focus for Andrew's probe behind the lazy assumptions about threats to British society. From 2013. |