The News Quiz
- Radio panel show
- BBC Radio 4
- 1977 - 2024
- 1092 episodes (115 series)
A long-running satirical Radio 4 panel show that takes a look at the week's more humorous news stories. Stars Andy Zaltzman, Angela Barnes, Nish Kumar, Miles Jupp, Sandi Toksvig and more.
- Continues on Friday 4th October on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 115, Episode 5
- Catch-up on Series 115, Episode 4
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Series 18 - The News Quiz of the Year
Ian Hislop and Willie Rushton face Gillian Reynolds and Alan Coren in a clash to find out which team knows more about the news of 1987. Charlotte Green reads out the cuttings.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 25th December 1987
- Time
- 1:10pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Barry Took | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Ian Hislop | Guest |
| Gillian Reynolds | Guest |
| William Rushton (as Willie Rushton) | Guest |
| Charlotte Green | Narrator |
| John Langdon | Writer |
| Dan Patterson | Producer |