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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 44, Episode 6

Panellists Alan Coren, Edwina Currie, Andy Hamilton and Linda Smith help chairman Simon Hoggart take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Brian Perkins.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 27th October 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
Edwina Currie Guest
Brian Perkins Narrator
Writing team
George Poles Writer
Tom Jamieson Writer
Nev Fountain Writer
Production team
Lucy Armitage Producer

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