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The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman
The News Quiz

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.

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Series 43, Episode 8

In the chair is Simon Hoggart, joined by panellists Alan Coren, Linda Smith, Andy Hamilton and John Nicolson , for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Peter Donaldson reads out a selection of cuttings.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 5th May 2000
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
Linda Smith Guest
John Nicholson Guest
Peter Donaldson Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Dave Cohen Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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