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.
- Returns on Friday 3rd January on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Highlights Special
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Series 41, Episode 12
Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Roy Hattersley, Francis Wheen and Andy Hamilton examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 4th June 1999
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Andy Hamilton | Guest |
| Francis Wheen | Guest |
| Roy Hattersley | Guest |
| Charlotte Green | Narrator |
| George Poles | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Jon Rolph | Producer |