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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

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.

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Series 39, Episode 2

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Peter Bradshaw, Francis Wheen and Roy Hattersley join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Charlotte Green.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 28th February 1998
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
Roy Hattersley Guest
Peter Bradshaw Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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