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.
- Continues on Friday on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Episode 3
- Catch-up on Series 116, Episode 2
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Series 39, Episode 4
Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Andy Hamilton and Oliver Pritchard examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Peter Donaldson reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 14th March 1998
- Time
- 12:25pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Andy Hamilton | Guest |
| Linda Smith | Guest |
| Oliver Pritchett | Guest |
| Peter Donaldson | Narrator |
| Iain Pattinson | Writer |
| Hugh Rycroft | Writer |
| Jon Rolph | Producer |