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Oct 2024
28m 40s

Olga Koch: OK Computer

Bbc Radio 4
About this episode

Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch tries to explain beliefs and superstitions to her sassy and ultra-rational digital assistant Algo. Can you ever truly “get” Madonna? (The pop icon or the mother of Jesus).

Performed by Olga Koch Written by Olga Koch and Charlie Dinkin

Featuring Rajiv Karia as Algo

Additional material from Rajiv Karia, Peter Tellouche and Christina Riggs

Produced by Benjamin Sutton A BBC Studios Audio Production for BBC Radio 4

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