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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

The News Quiz

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1977 - 2025
  • 1100 episodes (116 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.

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Series 101, Episode 1

The first episode of the Series 101 begins with new host Nish Kumar, and guests Alun Cochrane, Mark Steel, Helen Lewis and Lucy Porter.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 10th January 2020
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes
Recorded
  • Thursday 9th January 2020, 19:30 at BBC Radio Theatre

Cast & crew

Cast
Nish Kumar Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Mark Steel Guest
Lucy Porter Guest
Helen Lewis Guest
Alun Cochrane Guest
Neil Sleat Narrator
Writing team
Tom Neenan Writer
Robin Morgan Writer
Jenny Laville Writer
Simon Alcock Writer (Additional Material)
Charlie Dinkin Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Sam Michell Producer

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