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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 39, Episode 7

Simon Hoggart is in the chair and Charlotte Green reads out cuttings as panellists Alan Coren, Steve Richards, Andy Hamilton and Alistair Beaton take a satirical look at the week's news.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd April 1998
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Steve Richards Guest
Alistair Beaton Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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