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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 38, Episode 1

Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Alan Coren, Steve Punt, Francis Wheen and Fred MacAulay for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 23rd August 1997
Time
12:25pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Fred MacAulay Guest
Steve Punt Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
David Spicer Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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