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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 17, Episode 9

Panellists Alan Coren, Richard Ingrams, Bill Deedes and Roy Hattersley join chairman Barry Took in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Peter Donaldson.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 21st March 1987
Time
12:27pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Richard Ingrams Guest
Roy Hattersley Guest
Bill Deedes Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
John Langdon Writer
Production team
Harry Thompson Producer

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