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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 28, Episode 8

In the chair is Barry Took, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Roy Hattersley, Richard Ingrams and John Wells, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Peter Donaldson reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 17th October 1992
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
Roy Hattersley Guest
John Wells Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Fraser Steele (as Robert Fraser-Steele) Writer
Production team
Colin Swash Producer

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