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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

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.

  • Due to return for Series 116

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Series 35, Episode 1

Barry Took is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Jeremy Hardy, Andrew Rawnsley and Andy Hamilton for a satirical look at the week's news, with Peter Donaldson reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 16th March 1996
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Andrew Rawnsley Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Adam Bostock-Smith Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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