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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.

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Series 44, Episode 5

Simon Hoggart questions panellists Francis Wheen, Tony Hawks, Andy Hamilton and Jeremy Hardy about this week's news while Corrie Corfield reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 20th October 2000
Time
6:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Simon Hoggart Host / Presenter
Guest cast
Jeremy Hardy Guest
Andy Hamilton Guest
Francis Wheen Guest
Tony Hawks Guest
Corrie Corfield Narrator
Writing team
Simon Littlefield Writer
George Poles Writer
Debbie Barham Writer
Nev Fountain Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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