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.
- Returns on Friday 3rd January on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Highlights Special
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Series 32, Episode 1
Barry Took is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Roy Hattersley, Francis Wheen and Craig Ferguson for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 20th August 1994
- Time
- 12:25pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Barry Took | Host / Presenter |
Alan Coren | Guest |
Francis Wheen | Guest |
Roy Hattersley | Guest |
Craig Ferguson | Guest |
Charlotte Green | Narrator |
Iain Pattinson | Writer |
Fraser Steele (as Robert Fraser-Steele) | Writer |
Aled Evans | Producer |