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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 37, Episode 11

Simon Hoggart and panellists Alan Coren, Clive Anderson, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy take a sideways look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading out the cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 24th May 1997
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Clive Anderson Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
David Spicer Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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