The Matt Forde Focus Group

Comedian Matt Forde and guests chew over some of the UK's juiciest political subjects in front of a live audience.

Radio 4,13 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
1. The Politics of Boredom
Is boredom the secret driving force behind our politics?
12 Mar 2026,28 mins
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The Politics of Incentives
Good intentions, bad incentives and the politics that result.
19 Mar 2026,28 mins
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The Politics of The Tribe
Is tribalism the most powerful - and dangerous - force in modern politics?
26 Mar 2026,28 mins
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4. The Politics of Utopia
Is the dream of a perfect society the most dangerous idea in politics?
02 Apr 2026,28 mins
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5. The Politics of Denial
Is denial the default setting of British politics?
09 Apr 2026,28 mins
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6. The Politics of the Ban
Politicians love a ban. But does banning anything ever actually work?
16 Apr 2026,28 mins
Boxing Day Special
Comedian Matt Forde reconvenes his very own Focus Group for a one-off Boxing Day special.
26 Dec 2025,28 mins
6. The Politics of 'The End of the World'
Does the end of the series mean the end of the world? With Sir James Cleverly
26 Jun 2025,28 mins
5. The Politics of 'Stigma'
Is reducing 'stigma' a good thing?
19 Jun 2025,28 mins
4. Political Empathy
Is there not enough 'empathy' shown in politics - or maybe too much?
11 Jun 2025,28 mins
3. The Politics of 'Cancellation'
'Cancellation' - why are we more inclined to silence and shun rather than persuade?
05 Jun 2025,28 mins
2. The Political Silver Bullet
Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem?
29 May 2025,28 mins
1. Political Pandering
Politicians love to pander but how can you tell a pander from a passion?
22 May 2025,28 mins