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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 23, Episode 9

Barry Took is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Kirsty Wark, Richard Ingrams and John Wells for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 7th July 1990
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Richard Ingrams Guest
Kirsty Wark Guest
John Wells Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
John Langdon Writer
Production team
Diane Messias Producer

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