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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 11

Simon Hoggart and panellists Alan Coren, Clive Anderson, Andy Hamilton and Maureen Lipman take a sideways look at the week's news, with Charlotte Green reading out the cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 1st May 1998
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Clive Anderson Guest
Maureen Lipman Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Felix Riley Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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