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 9
Simon Hoggart is joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Linda Smith, Francis Wheen and Steve Punt for a satirical look at the week's news, with Brian Perkins reading cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th April 1998
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Jeremy Hardy | Guest |
| Francis Wheen | Guest |
| Linda Smith | Guest |
| Steve Punt | Guest |
| Brian Perkins | Narrator |
| George Poles | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Felix Riley | Writer |
| Jon Rolph | Producer |