The best new podcasts 2018
We love podcasts. They're something to listen to when your stuck on a dark train, something to fall asleep to when you need a screen break, a murder investigation to haunt you when you need a thrill, and a whole series of intelligent people talking to each other in your ear.
Make room on your phone: we've found the latest series you should be listening to. After some searching, we've found a few promising new podcasts like Serial, and the latest British comedy to replace My Dad Wrote A Porno. Add the latter to your list of 'things you try not to laugh at while commuting on a silent train'. Plug in and enjoy.
Listen if: You loved The Thick Of It and Fresh Meat.
What is it: Uncannily accurate fiction inspired by Brexit. In spoof series Capital, the UK has just voted 'yes' to bringing back capital punishment: 'humane, state-sponsored passing’. Because no one wants to do the job in government, a group of unqualified millennials are put in charge. Fresh Meat's Charlotte Ritchie leads the team. What you get is a very funny BBC comedy that is mostly improvised by the actors.
Sample quote: 'The yes campaign was a positive campaign, it was a cheerful campaign, it was a jolly campaign…' '- You voted no, didn't you, minister?'
