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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.

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Series 39, Episode 10

Panellists Alan Coren, Francis Wheen, Jeremy Hardy and Fred MacAulay join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Peter Donaldson.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 24th April 1998
Time
6:30pm
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
Fred MacAulay Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Felix Riley Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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