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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.

  • Due to return for Series 116

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Series 39, Episode 5

Simon Hoggart questions panellists Alan Coren, Steve Punt, Francis Wheen and Jeremy Hardy about this week's news while Brian Perkins reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 21st March 1998
Time
12:25pm
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
Steve Punt Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
Iain Pattinson Writer
Hugh Rycroft Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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