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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 37, Episode 6

Panellists Alan Coren, Sandi Toksvig, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 19th April 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
Sandi Toksvig Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
David Spicer Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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