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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 38, Episode 10

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Nick Clarke, Francis Wheen and Tony Hawks join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green.

Broadcast details

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

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Nick Clarke Guest
Tony Hawks Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Production team
Aled Evans Producer

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