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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 24, Episode 1

The topical quiz returns with Barry Took in the chair, team captains Alan Coren and Richard Ingrams and guests Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 15th September 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
Ian Hislop Guest
Paul Merton Guest
Simon Vance Narrator
Writing team
John Langdon Writer
Production team
Diane Messias Producer

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