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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 34, Episode 1

Barry Took is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Tony Hawks, Francis Wheen and Mark Steel for a satirical look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 19th August 1995
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Mark Steel Guest
Tony Hawks Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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