Viral satirist Jonathan Pie, known for his popular online rants on the world of politics, is to host a new podcast.
Commissioned by BBC Radio 4, the angry news reporter finds himself confronted with the views of the general public as he takes to the airwaves for a brand-new late-night phone-in show, with unexpected results.
Behind the scenes clashes with his production team and BBC senior management will be included, as will insights into his personal life such as battles with his ex-wife and his agent.
This is a new thing for Pie as he attempts to deal with the general public and their opinions, which they’re all too willing to share with him.
The character was created by writer and comedian Tom Walker in 2016 and has become a huge online success with millions of fans across Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.
Across the ten-part series, Pie will direct his anger towards everything from women’s issues to cancel culture, the NHS, identity politics and the BBC itself.
Tom Walker says: “It’s really exciting to see Pie interact with such an array of other characters for the first time, in his new podcast for the BBC. It brings him to life in a way that fans will not have seen before. For others, this part sitcom, part spoof phone-in show, will be a perfect introduction into Pie’s world.”
Julia McKenzie, Comedy and Entertainment Commissioner, BBC Radio 4 added: “I’ve long been a fan of Tom’s acerbic creation Jonathan Pie, and I’m excited to bring his distinctive satirical flavour to BBC Radio 4.
“Tom’s writing is crisp, sharp and deliciously coruscating of anyone and everyone, and the characters around him are equally canny. You’ll find yourself asking: did he really say that?”
The series will be available from Friday 9 June on BBC Sounds and will also be aired on Radio 4 this summer.
