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.
- Continues on Friday on Radio 4 at 6:30pm with Series 116, Episode 3
- Catch-up on Series 116, Episode 2
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Series 42, Episode 4
Simon Hoggart is in the chair as panellists Alan Coren, Roy Hattersley, Andy Hamilton and Hattie Hayridge examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 17th September 1999
- Time
- 6:30pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Simon Hoggart | Host / Presenter |
| Alan Coren | Guest |
| Andy Hamilton | Guest |
| Hattie Hayridge | Guest |
| Roy Hattersley | Guest |
| Charlotte Green | Narrator |
| George Poles | Writer |
| Dave Cohen | Writer |
| Tom Jamieson | Writer |
| Lucy Armitage | Producer |