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.
- Returns on Friday 3rd January on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Highlights Special
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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
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Jeremy Hardy | Guest |
| Francis Wheen | Guest |
| Nick Clarke | Guest |
| Peter Donaldson | Narrator |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Felix Riley | Writer |
| Jon Rolph | Producer |