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
- Catch-up on Series 115, Episode 8
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Series 41, Episode 4
John Sergeant is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Tony Hawks, Francis Wheen and Boris Johnson examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 9th April 1999
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| John Sergeant | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Francis Wheen | Guest |
| Boris Johnson | Guest |
| Tony Hawks | Guest |
| Charlotte Green | Narrator |
| George Poles | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Jon Rolph | Producer |