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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 12

Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Nick Clarke, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Peter Donaldson reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 8th May 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
Nick Clarke Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Felix Riley Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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