The Political Party with Matt Forde and Special Guest Douglas Alexander

Running Time: 2 hours approx with an interval

This Week’s guest: Shadow Foreign Secretary Douglas Alexander

Matt Forde (as seen on Jon Richardson Grows Up, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats & This Week) hosts a comedy night combining topical stand-up and a big interview with a political heavyweight. A celebration of politics with “a first-class comic” (The Guardian).

An unashamed political fan, Matt had a career in politics before becoming a stand-up comedian, radio presenter and writer. As well as hosting his own show on talkSPORT he has appeared on The Now Show and The News Quiz. He also writes for 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, Stand Up For The Week and Russell Howard’s Good News.

The Political Party podcast is regularly in the Top 10 comedy podcasts on iTunes with over 30,000 subscribers.

‘Perfectly timed’ Metro

‘Good solid gags and a great deal of charm’ Time Out

‘A class act… you definitely won’t be disappointed’ George Galloway

‘Certain to ruffle the feathers of the right-on brigade’ The Guardian