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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 18 - The News Quiz of the Year

Ian Hislop and Willie Rushton face Gillian Reynolds and Alan Coren in a clash to find out which team knows more about the news of 1987. Charlotte Green reads out the cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 25th December 1987
Time
1:10pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Ian Hislop Guest
Gillian Reynolds Guest
William Rushton (as Willie Rushton) Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
John Langdon Writer
Production team
Dan Patterson Producer

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