Agendum (radio series)

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Agendum
GenreSitcom
Running time30 minutes
Country of origin United Kingdom
Language(s) English
Starring Jess Robinson, Justin Edwards, Carrie Quinlan
Written by Joel Morris, Jason Hazeley
Produced by David Tyler
Original releaseAugust 2018 [1] – September 2019 [2]
No. of series2
No. of episodes8

Agendum is a fictional topical news show and current affairs parody by Joel Morris and Jason Hazeley. The first series was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2018, and within half an hour of airing had been recommissioned for a second series, [3] which was broadcast in February 2019. Both series were produced by Pozzitive Television.

Contents

Episode list

Original Air DateEpisode Title
Series 1
21 August 2018Breakthrough
28 August 2018Crisis
4 September 2018Shock
11 September 2018Threat
Original Air DateEpisode Title
Series 2
26 September 2019Stalemate
3 October 2019Timebomb
10 October 2019Meltdown
17 October 2019Good Luck Everybody

Critical reception

Agendum was received positively in The Guardian, with Miranda Sawyer writing that "it really made me laugh", [4] and independent blogger The Cambridge Geek also praised the show, writing "this is a bloody funny programme". [5] In 2019, Agendum was shortlisted for the BBC's Audio Drama Awards for 'Best Scripted Comedy (Sketch Show)'. [6] In 2020, Agendum was nominated for a Rose D'Or Award [7]

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References

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  2. Guide, British Comedy. "Agendum Series 2 episode guide". British Comedy Guide.
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