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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 35, Episode 4

Barry Took is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Nick Clarke, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 6th April 1996
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Barry Took Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Nick Clarke Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Adam Bostock-Smith Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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