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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 40, Episode 2

Panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Francis Wheen and John Bird join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Brian Perkins.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 4th September 1998
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
John Bird Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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