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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 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

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Alan Coren Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Roy Hattersley Guest
Charlotte Green Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Jon Rolph Producer

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