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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 43, Episode 11

Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Maria Mcerlane, Linda Smith and Mark Steel join chairman Simon Hoggart in a satirical look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Peter Donaldson.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 26th May 2000
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Francis Wheen Guest
Linda Smith Guest
Clive Anderson Guest
John O'Farrell Guest
Corrie Corfield Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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