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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 16 - News Quiz of the Year (Part 1)

The first of a two-part special in which Richard Ingrams and David Taylor are joined by John Wells and Bill Tidy to mull over 12 months that shook the world.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 20th December 1986
Time
11pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Richard Ingrams Guest
John Wells Guest
Bill Tidy Guest
David Taylor Guest
Bryan Martin Narrator
Writing team
John Langdon Writer
Production team
Harry Thompson Producer

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