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May 2022
30m 59s

Sharul Channa and Bronwyn Sweeney

Bbc World Service
About this episode

Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini investigate funny and curious headlines from around the world. They’re joined by Singaporean comedian Sharul Channa and London-based globetrotting Bronwyn Sweeney to see the funny side of the news.

This week they find out what happens when you steal pebbles from Greek beaches and why nightclubbers will be keeping their distance on dancefloors in Singapore.

Join #Comediansvsthenews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.

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